Soulforce Revolution
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{{Infobox album
| name = Soulforce Revolution
| type = Album
| artist = 7 Seconds
| cover = Soulforce Revolution.jpg
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| released = 1989
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| genre = Melodic hardcore
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| label = Restless
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| prev_title = Ourselves
| prev_year = 1988
| next_title = alt.music.hardcore
| next_year = 1995
}}
Soulforce Revolution is an album by hardcore punk band 7 Seconds.{{Cite web|url=http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=7seconds|title=TrouserPress.com :: 7Seconds|website=www.trouserpress.com}}{{cite journal |title=Albums: 7 Seconds |journal=Melody Maker |date=Dec 16, 1989 |volume=65 |issue=50 |page=30}} It was released by Restless Records in 1989, and peaked at No. 153 on the Billboard charts.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/soulforce-revolution-mw0000206255/releases|title=Soulforce Revolution - 7 Seconds | Releases|website=AllMusic}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/7-seconds|title=7 Seconds Soulforce Revolution Chart History|website=Billboard}} The band supported the album with a North American tour.{{cite news |title=What's On |work=Orlando Sentinel |date=15 Dec 1989 |department=Calendar |page=27}}
The album featured a slower, more melodic punk sound.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/kevin-seconds-on-4am-in-texas-and-breaking-punk-rocks-rules-7074361|title=Kevin Seconds on "4am In Texas" and Breaking Punk Rock's Rules|first=Darryl|last=Smyers|date=March 4, 2014|website=Dallas Observer}}
Critical reception
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch praised "Seconds' powerful vocals, Steve Youth's rapid-fire bass lines, the excellent use of additional percussion by drummer Troy Mowatt, and Chris Carnahan's impressive debut on guitar."{{cite news |last1=King |first1=Louise |title=7 Seconds Adds Melody to Hard-Driving Punk |work=St. Louis Post-Dispatch |date=November 4, 1989 |page=7D}} The State noted the "ferocious power tunes with loud, layered guitars and rapid-fire drumming" and the "thoughtful melodious rockers."{{cite news |last1=Miller |first1=Michael |title=Here's a look at two new releases the PMRC probably aren't that crazy about... |work=The State |date=December 8, 1989 |page=11D}}
Track listing
All songs written by Kevin Seconds.
- "Satyagraha" - 3:09
- "Busy Little People" - 3:27
- "I Can Sympathize" - 2:45
- "It All Makes Less Sense Now" - 3:24
- "Mother's Day" - 4:15
- "Tribute Freedom Landscape" - 2:52
- "Copper Ledge" - 2:08
- "Tickets to a Better Place" - 2:23
- "4 A.M. in Texas" - 3:18
- "Soul to Keep (For Phillis)" - 3:34
- "Swansong" - 1:53
Personnel
- Kevin Seconds: Lead Vocals
- Chris Carnahan: Guitar, Vocals
- Troy Mowat: Drums
- Steve Youth: Bass, Piano