In this interplanetary adventure, a space shuttle embarks on the first mission to colonize Mars, only to discover after takeoff that one of the astronauts is pregnant. Shortly after landing, she dies from complications while giving birth to the first human born on the red planet - never revealing who the father is. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Gardner Elliot - an inquisitive, highly intelligent boy who reaches the age of 16 having only met 14 people in his very unconventional upbringing. While searching for clues about his father, and the home planet he's never known, Gardner begins an online friendship with a street smart girl in Colorado named Tulsa. When he finally gets a chance to go to Earth, he's eager to experience all of the wonders he could only read about on Mars - from the most simple to the extraordinary. But once his explorations begin, scientists discover that Gardner's organs can't withstand Earth's atmosphere.
Eager to find his father, Gardner escapes the team. Quotes first lines: speaking from the podiumI wanted to go to Mars.
BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS, Roger Corman's 'take' of the STAR WARS saga, is a film justly recognized as a cult classic. Shot in his new studio ('The paint was still wet,' Corman has joked), in just five weeks, on a budget that would have paid for one of George Lucas' effects, the end result is proof that with the right talent, anything is possible! Between the Stars is the fourth full-length studio album by American rock band Flyleaf.The album was released on September 16, 2014 through Loud & Proud Records. The group funded the album through PledgeMusic. It marks the group's first and only record to feature Kristen May on vocals, who replaced original vocalist Lacey Sturm who exited the band in 2012.
Not just a visit, I want to live there. Because then I'd be living truth that life on Mars Is possible. Proof that if we had to, Mankind can make a fresh start. We're in trouble and it's our fault, and we're running out of time, and mother nature doesn't negotiate. We can't give up, not now.
Mars is a planet, ripe and ready for life. Earth's resources might be depleted but there is one resource we must never neglect.
It's the most.».
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| Released | September 16, 2014 | ||
| Recorded | Los Angeles | ||
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| Length | 41:35 | ||
| Label | Loud & Proud, RED | ||
| Producer | Don Gilmore | ||
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | (76/100)[10] |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | [1] |
| CCM Magazine | [11] |
| Cross Rhythms | [12] |
| HM Magazine | [13] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [6] |
| New Release Tuesday | [14] |
Between the Stars is the fourth full-length studio album by American rock band Flyleaf. The album was released on September 16, 2014 through Loud & Proud Records.[15] The group funded the album through PledgeMusic.[16] It marks the group's first and only record to feature Kristen May on vocals, who replaced original vocalist Lacey Sturm who exited the band in 2012.[15] May exited the band in 2016. It is the group's first album to be recorded by producer Don Gilmore.[15] Studio recording was completed in Los Angeles.[17] The album's lead single 'Set Me on Fire' debuted on July 1, 2014 at Revolver.[18]
The album sold over 8,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 33 on the Billboard 200 chart.[19]
Battleheart guide. The album title is derived from a lyric in the song, 'Magnetic'.[citation needed]
Background[edit]
Kristen May stated about making the record: 'When we started writing this record, we had a common hardship. Their singer had quit, and my previous band had broken up. As writers, we weren't really sure how to move forward. At the same time, we all had this shared feeling of hope and a second chance. Music came out of those experiences from coming together and persevering through whatever doubts and trials we faced in our lives. It felt like home once we began making music.' She also stated: 'I hope it's an album people can listen to for years to come. We put our hearts and souls into it, and I want them to hear that.'[20]
Track listing[edit]
All music is composed by Flyleaf, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | 'Set Me on Fire' | Johnny Andrews, Flyleaf | 3:37 |
| 2. | 'Magnetic' | Dave Bassett, Flyleaf | 3:41 |
| 3. | 'Traitor' | 2:59 | |
| 4. | 'Platonic' (featuring Bec Hollcraft) | 3:30 | |
| 5. | 'Head Underwater' | 2:50 | |
| 6. | 'Sober Serenade' | 3:46 | |
| 7. | 'Thread' | Don Gilmore, Flyleaf | 2:50 |
| 8. | 'Marionette' | Dave Bassett, Flyleaf | 3:47 |
| 9. | 'Well of Lies' | 4:33 | |
| 10. | 'City Kids' | 3:52 | |
| 11. | 'Blue Roses' | 3:17 | |
| 12. | 'Home' | 2:50 | |
| Total length: | 41:35 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | 'Avalanche' | 3:30 |
| 14. | 'Ship of Fools' | 3:07 |
| 15. | 'Tied to the Broken' (demo) | 3:43 |
| 16. | 'City Kids' (live) | 3:46 |
| Total length: | 55:41 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 17. | 'The Hunted' (bonus) | 2:47 |
| 18. | 'The Wedding' (bonus) | 4:11 |
| Total length: | 62:44 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 17. | 'The Wedding' | 4:11 |
| Total length: | 59:57 | |
Personnel[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ abcdJames Christopher Monger (September 16, 2014). 'Between the Stars - Flyleaf'. Allmusic. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
- ^'Flyleaf - Between the Stars (album review ) - Sputnikmusic'. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^'Flyleaf Between The Stars (Loud & Proud Records)'. The Advocate. Archived from the original on October 29, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^'Flyleaf – Between the Stars'. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^'Flyleaf - Between the Stars (album review 2) - Sputnikmusic'. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
- ^ abMichael Weaver (September 10, 2014). 'Flyleaf, 'Between the Stars' Review'. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
- ^'Flyleaf - Between the Stars Review - Inyourspeakers Media'. Inyourspeakers Media. Archived from the original on October 24, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ ab'Flyleaf - Between The Stars'. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^'Flyleaf: Between The Stars - Mind Equals Blown'. Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^'Between the Stars by Flyleaf Reviews and Tracks'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^'Flyleaf: Between the Stars'. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
- ^Birtley, Rob (September 26, 2015). 'Review: Between The Stars Deluxe – Flyleaf'. Cross Rhythms. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^'Flyleaf - Between the Stars'. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
- ^'Holding Their Own'. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
- ^ abcGary Graff (July 29, 2014). 'Exclusive Video Premiere: Watch Flyleaf's 'Set Me on Fire''. Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^Chad Childers (May 19, 2014). 'Flyleaf to Release Fourth Studio Album This Fall After Signing Label Deal'. Loudwire. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
- ^'FLYLEAF Signs With LOUD & PROUD RECORDS; Fourth Album Due In September'. Blabbermouth.net. May 19, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
- ^'Flyleaf Premiere New Song, 'Set Me on Fire''. Revolver. July 1, 2014. Archived from the original on August 3, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^'Flyleaf's 'Between The Stars' Cracks U.S. Top 40 - Blabbermouth.net'. BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
- ^'Flyleaf's Kristen May: 'We Put Our Hearts And Souls' Into New Album 'Between The Stars' - Blabbermouth.net'. BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
- ^'Flyleaf Between The Stars'. Amazon. Retrieved January 1, 2015.