Prayers for the Damned
Prayers for the Damned, Vol. 1 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | ||||
Studio album by Sixx:A.M. | ||||
Released | April 29, 2016[1] | |||
Genre | Hard rock, alternative metal | |||
Length | 49:30[1] | |||
Label | Eleven Seven Music | |||
Producer | James Michael[2] | |||
Sixx:A.M. chronology | ||||
| ||||
Singles from Prayers for the Damned | ||||
| ||||
Prayers for the Damned (referred to as Prayers for the Damned, Vol. 1 on its album cover) is the fourth studio album by American rock band Sixx:A.M. It is the first half of the Prayers for the Damned/Blessed double album. It was followed by the second half, Prayers for the Blessed seven months later.
Release
In July 2015, Nikki Sixx announced that they would release two albums in 2016.[4] On March 1, 2016, the band announced that the title of the first of these two albums would be "Prayers for the Damned" and released its lead single, "Rise". The first album was released on April 29, 2016.[5]
Reception
Aggregate scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 71/100[6] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Classic Rock | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sputnikmusic | 3/5[8] |
Prayers for the Damned received mixed to positive reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the album holds a score of 71/100 based on 4 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[6]
Track listing
All tracks are written by DJ Ashba, James Michael and Nikki Sixx
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "Rise" | 3:54 |
2. | "You Have Come to the Right Place" | 4:29 |
3. | "I'm Sick" | 4:13 |
4. | "Prayers for the Damned" | 4:40 |
5. | "Better Man" | 4:58 |
6. | "Can't Stop" | 3:34 |
7. | "When We Were Gods" | 5:24 |
8. | "Belly of the Beast" | 3:49 |
9. | "Everything Went to Hell" | 4:40 |
10. | "The Last Time (My Heart Will Hit the Ground)" | 3:45 |
11. | "Rise of the Melancholy Empire" | 6:04 |
Total length: | 49:30 |
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
12. | "Prayers for the Damned (Acoustic)" | 4:24 |
13. | "Rise (Acoustic)" | 3:44 |
Total length: | 57:38 |
Credits
- Nikki Sixx – bass guitar, composer, backing vocals
- DJ Ashba – lead guitar, composer, backing vocals
- James Michael – lead vocals, keyboards, composer
- Dustin Steinke – drums
- Melissa Harding – backing vocals
- Amber Vanbuskirk – backing vocals
- Dave Donnelly – mastering
- Joel Ferber – assistant engineer, music editor
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
---|---|
Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] | 9 |
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[12] | 70 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[13] | 60 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[14] | 98 |
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[15] | 12 |
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI)[16] | 48 |
French Albums (SNEP)[17] | 84 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[18] | 55 |
Italian Albums (FIMI)[19] | 70 |
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[20] | 46 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[21] | 39 |
Scottish Albums (OCC)[22] | 22 |
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[23] | 4 |
Swedish Hard Rock Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[24] | 2 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[25] | 26 |
Swiss Albums (Romandie)[26] | 15 |
UK Albums (OCC)[27] | 30 |
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[28] | 4 |
US Billboard 200[29] | 19 |
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[30] | 2 |
References
- ^ a b c Thomas Erlewine, Stephen. "Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-05-07.
- ^ Thomas Erlewine, Stephen. "Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-05-07.
- ^ "Rock Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on July 10, 2016.
- ^ "Sixx: A.M. to Release Two New Full-Length Albums in 2016". Blabbermouth.net. July 16, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
- ^ Childers, Chad (March 1, 2016). "Sixx: A.M. Announce 'Prayers for the Damned, Vol. 1′ Album, 'Rise' Single + 2016 Tour Dates". Loudwire.com. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
- ^ a b "Prayers for the Damned by Sixx: A.M. Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- ^ "Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned album review". Classic Rock. 15 April 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- ^ "Review: Sixx:A.M. – Prayers For The Damned (Vol. 1)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- ^ "Sixx:A.M. – Prayers For The Damned (Vol. 1) (2016, CD)". Discogs.com. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ "Acoustic Sessions: Prayers for the Damned / Rise". Open.spotify.com. 19 August 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
- ^ "Sixx: A.M. Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- ^ "Czech Albums – Top 100". ČNS IFPI. Note: On the chart page, select 18.Týden 2016 on the field besides the words "CZ – ALBUMS – TOP 100" to retrieve the correct chart. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
- ^ "Italiancharts.com – Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Sixx:A.M." Oricon. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned". Hung Medien. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
- ^ "Veckolista Hårdrock, vecka 18" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
- ^ "Lescharts.ch – Sixx:A.M. – Prayers for the Damned" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Sixx: A.M. Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- ^ "Sixx: A.M. Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- v
- t
- e
- The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack
- This Is Gonna Hurt
- Modern Vintage
- Prayers for the Damned
- Prayers for the Blessed
- "Life Is Beautiful"
- "Pray for Me"
- "Tomorrow"
- "Accidents Can Happen"
- "Lies of the Beautiful People"
- "This Is Gonna Hurt"
- "Are You with Me"
- "Gotta Get It Right"
- "Stars"
- The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star
- Mötley Crüe
- Brides of Destruction
- 58
- Beautiful Creatures