Of Beauty and Rage

According to one of the twins, Anthony Armstrong, Red's guitarist, the song, "Darkest Part", is "simply about being vulnerable. When you trust someone and show the demons you have hidden away in your life, there is a fear and likelihood of scaring someone away." The story depicted in the music video ties in with past songs "Feed the Machine", "Release the Panic" and "Perfect Life". Together they form a larger storyline.{{Cite web |title= Red - Darkest Part |access-date= November 28, 2018 |url= http://www.rockeramagazine.com/mag/index.php/articles/music-reviews/music/item/1151-red-darkest-part }}{{Cite AV media |title= Red - Darkest Part (Official Music Video) |access-date= November 28, 2018 |time= 481 seconds |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzK-1M3QjE}} At 60 minutes, it is the band's longest album to date.

{{Album ratings

| rev1 = AllMusic

| rev1Score = Positive{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/of-beauty-and-rage-mw0002812032|title=Of Beauty and Rage - RED|first=Timothy|last=Monger|website=AllMusic }}

| rev2 = Indie Vision Music

| rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2015/02/22/red-of-beauty-and-rage/ |title=Red – Of Beauty and Rage |last=Brown |first=Lee |date=February 22, 2015 |publisher=Indie Vision Music |access-date=February 24, 2015 }}

| rev3 = Jesus Freak Hideout

| rev3score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/OfBeautyandRage.asp |title=Red, "Of Beauty and Rage" Review |last=Weaver |first=Michael |date=February 22, 2015 |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |access-date=February 24, 2015 }}
{{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/OfBeautyandRage.asp |title=Red, "Of Beauty and Rage" Review: Second Staff Opinion |last=Hoskins |first=Kevin |date=February 1, 2015 |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |access-date=February 24, 2015 }}

| rev4 = New Release Tuesday

| rev4Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=22816&user_id=36708|title=From Furious Darkness to Beautiful Light|work=newreleasetuesday.com|author=Mary Nikkel|date=January 16, 2015|access-date=February 3, 2015}}

| rev5 = Sputnikmusic

| rev5Score = {{Rating|3.7|5}}{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/65904/Red-Of-Beauty-and-Rage/|title=Red - Of Beauty and Rage (album review), Sputnikmusic|work=Sputnikmusic.com|author=Jared Ponton|date=February 4, 2015}}
{{Rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/81109/Red-USA-Of-Beauty-and-Rage/|title=Red (USA) - Of Beauty and Rage (album review 2)|author=Mateo Ottie|date=April 2, 2020}}

| rev6 = Christian Review

| rev6Score = {{Rating|5|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.christianreview.com/music-review-of-beauty-and-rage-by-red/|title=Music Review: "Of Beauty and Rage" by Red|work=christianreview.com.com|author=Christian St. John|date=March 5, 2015|access-date=March 9, 2015}}

| rev7 = Cryptic Rock

| rev7score = {{Rating|5|5}}{{cite web|url=https://crypticrock.com/red-of-beauty-and-rage-album-review/|title=Red - of Beauty and Rage (Album Review)|first=Sascha|last=Becker|date=February 24, 2015|access-date=March 16, 2024}}

| rev8 = Front Row Report

| rev8score = 9/10{{cite web|url=https://www.thefrontrowreport.com/red-beauty-rage-review/|title=Red: Of Beauty and Rage review|first=Reggie|last=Edwards|access-date=March 24, 2024}}

| rev9 = CCM Magazine

| rev9score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite journal |first=Matt |last=Conner |title=Red: Of Beauty & Rage |url=http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/mediavault/digital/ccmmagazine/2015/mar/ |journal=CCM Magazine |access-date=February 28, 2015 |date=March 1, 2015}}

| aggregate1 = Album of The Year

| aggregate1score = 74/100{{cite web|url=https://www.albumoftheyear.org/album/27371-red-of-beauty-and-rage.php|title=Red - Of Beauty and Rage - Reviews|access-date=March 24, 2024}}

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Of Beauty and Rage received widespread acclaim; many critics have described it as the band's best album to date.

Lee Brown of Indie Vision Music praised the album, rating it four out of five stars, saying: "Red brings to the table their best album so far. of Beauty and Rage is subtle, yet powerful. It is heavy, yet tender. It weaves an eternal story of darkness to light that perfectly encapsulates both beauty and brutality. And, as with all of their work, the level of polish, skill, and craftsmanship is undeniable. Although I do not think it has quite overtaken Lil’ Dre’s amazing and personal Homework as best album so far this year… of Beauty and Rage is an album that will hold firm as one of the best albums of 2015."{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Lee |date=2015-02-22 |title=Red - Of Beauty and Rage - Reviews |url=https://www.indievisionmusic.com/reviews/red-of-beauty-and-rage/ |access-date=2024-03-16 |website=Indie Vision Music |language=en-US}}

Some critics believed the formulaic production would only be able to satisfy the band's fans, rather than being an innovative release. Writing for Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver also gave the album four out of five stars, although he claimed the album to be "formulaic", he concluded: "On the upside, some of the hardest music RED have written to date is present on this album. Also, Michael Barnes' screams are more on point, and more fully featured, than ever before. Sonically, of Beauty and Rage could be the band's finest work, but it seems the band needs to get away from the "go to" tracks to create some truly creative art. Long time RED listeners will likely fall in love with this one, but it's doubtful to sway anyone who has disregarded them in the past. It's a mixed bag of good music and frustration, but from the low start of "Descent" to the high of "Ascent," the story and concept here is worth at least one listen."{{Cite web |title=Jesusfreakhideout.com: RED, "Of Beauty and Rage" Review |url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/OfBeautyandRage.asp |access-date=2024-03-16 |website=www.jesusfreakhideout.com}}

{{track listing

| title1 = Descent

| writer1 = Rob Graves

| length1 = {{Duration||1|11}}

| title2 = Impostor

| writer2 = A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, Blue Stahli

| length2 = {{Duration||4|18}}

| title3 = Shadow and Soul

| writer3 = A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves

| length3 = {{Duration||5|44}}

| title4 = Darkest Part

| writer4 = A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, J. Baker, Mark Holman

| length4 = {{Duration||4|02}}

| title5 = Fight to Forget

| writer5 = A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, McArthur

| length5 = {{Duration||3|28}}

| title6 = Of These Chains

| writer6 = A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves

| length6 = {{Duration||3|53}}

| title7 = Falling Sky

| writer7 = A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, J. Baker, Holman

| length7 = {{Duration||5|26}}

| title8 = The Forest

| writer8 = Graves

| length8 = {{Duration||0|55}}

| title9 = Yours Again

| writer9 = A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, McArthur, C. Flury, A. Niceforo

| length9 = {{Duration||4|49}}

| title10 = What You Keep Alive

| writer10 = A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, Stahli

| length10 = {{Duration||5|22}}

| title11 = Gravity Lies

| writer11 = A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves

| length11 = {{Duration||4|33}}

| title12 = Take Me Over

| writer12 = A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, McArthur, Baker, Johnny Andrews

| length12 = {{Duration||3|51}}

| title13 = The Ever

| writer13 = A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, McArthur, Baker

| length13 = {{Duration||4|10}}

| title14 = Part That's Holding On

| writer14 = A. Armstrong, R. Armstrong, Barnes, Graves, Baker

| length14 = {{Duration||4|45}}

| title15 = Ascent

| writer15 = Graves

| length15 = {{Duration||3|58}}

| total_length = {{Duration||60|34}}

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Red

• Michael Barnes – vocals
• Anthony Armstrong – guitars, programming
• Randy Armstrong – bass, piano, vocals{{cite web |url=http://www.jesuswired.com/red-explores-beauty-rage-new-album/#axzz3SfkCzeMp |title= Red Explores Beauty and Rage on New Album - JesusWired.com |work=JesusWired.com |author=Chris "Topher" Parks |date= February 10, 2015}}

Additional musicians

• Dan Johnson – drums{{cite web |url= http://heavymetal.about.com/od/interviews/fl/Red-Interview.htm |title=Red Interview |author= Chad Bowar |work= About.com Entertainment |date= February 20, 2015 }}
• David Davidson – violins
• David Angell – violins
• Conni Ellisor – violins
• Karen Winkelmann – violins
• Janet Darnall – violins
• Alicia Enstrom – violins
• Monisa Angell – violas
• Elizabeth Lamb – violas
• Seanad Dunigan Chang – violas
• Anthony LaMarchina – cellos
• Sarighani Reist – cellos
• Carole Rabinowitz – cellos
• Julie Tanner – cellos

Additional personnel

• Rob Graves – producer, piano, programming
• Jason McArthur – executive producer
• Jason Root – A&R Production
• Ben Grosse – mixing
• Paul Pavao – mix assistant
• Tom Baker at Baker Mastering – mastering
• Justin Spotswood – engineering
• Cason Pratt – engineering
• Bret Autrey (as Blue Stahli){{cite web|url=http://www.fixtonline.com/blue-stahli-production-on-reds-upcoming-album-of-beauty-and-rage/#axzz3SfkCzeMp|title= Blue Stahli Production On Red's Upcoming Album "Of Beauty And Rage"!|work=fixtonline.com|author=CookieMonster|date=February 24, 2015}} – programming
• Josh Baker – programming
• Bobby "Baeho" Shin – orchestral engineer

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of Beauty and Rage debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart at No. 14 with first week sales of over 34,000.{{cite web|last=Cantor |first=Brian |url=http://headlineplanet.com/home/2015/03/03/big-sean-kid-rock-sales/ |title=Big Sean Wins Album Sales Race with 139K; Kid Rock Follows (Updated) |date=March 3, 2015 |publisher=Headlineplanet.com |access-date=March 5, 2015}}

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