The Turn is the eighth studio album by the American rock band Live, released on October 28, 2014. It is their only release with lead singer Chris ShinnChilders, Chad "Live Make The Turn With New Vocalist Chris Shinn". Loudwire, August 28, 2014. and is their final LP to feature guitarist Chad Taylor, bassist Patrick Dahlheimer, and drummer Chad Gracey, who were all fired from the band in 2022.
History The band announced that they would be taking a two-year hiatus in June 2009, but in November, guitarist Chad Taylor revealed that lead singer Ed Kowalczyk had left the band.Chad, "Live Breakup Imminent?". Alternative Addiction, December 1, 2009. Kowalczyk (who has since rejoined Live) released a solo album Alive in June 2010, while the remaining three members of Live formed a new band, The Gracious Few, with singer Kevin Martin and guitarist Sean Hennesy, both of Candlebox. Their self-titled album was released in September 2010.
On March 12, 2012 Chris Shinn, former lead singer of the band Unified Theory, was revealed to have joined Live when he played with them at a show at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center in York.McCracken, Erin. "Live debuts new lead singer Chris Shinn, formerly of Unified Theory" . York Daily Record, March 14, 2012. Live's first major tour with Shinn was as part of the Summerland Tour 2013, playing 35 shows across the US.Greene, Andy (Rolling Stone)"2013 Summerland Tour unites Everclear, Live, Filter". USA Today, March 25, 2013.
The first single from The Turn, "The Way Around Is Through" was released on September 16, 2014.Bower, Chad "Live Unleash New Song The Way Around Is Through From Upcoming The Turn Album". Loudwire, September 11, 2014. Live have also released full versions of the tracks "Siren's Call", "We Open the Door", "Natural Born Killers" and "Don't Run to Wait" via YouTube, each with an introduction by Chad Taylor.
The music on The Turn is jointly credited to all four members of Live, however none of the three remaining original band members receives a lyric writing credit. Shinn is credited as lyricist on all songs, with producer Jerry Harrison receiving a co-writing credit on seven tracks, his daughter Aishlin on three and songwriter Bruce Wallace on five.
As of Ed Kowalczyk's return to the band in 2016, The Turn has been removed from all streaming services and is no longer mentioned on the band's official website.
Track listing
Personnel Live Chris Shinn – vocals, rhythm guitar Chad Taylor – lead guitar Patrick Dahlheimer – bass Chad Gracey – drums
Additional personnel Dana Alexandra – backing vocals Aishlin Harrison – backing vocals Jerry Harrison – production Alexander LeFever – backing vocals
Charts
Album Chart Peak Belgium (Flanders) Albums Chart"Live – The Turn". Ultratop. 139 US Billboard 200"Live>Chart History>Billboard 200". Billboard. 133
Singles Song Peak chart positions US Main."The Way Around Is Through"Billboard "LIVE Chart History – Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard, October 24, 2014. 30
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