"Oh Lord" is a song by American rock band In This Moment. It is the first single taken from the band's sixth album Ritual.
| "Oh Lord" | ||||
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| Single by In This Moment | ||||
| from the album Ritual | ||||
| Released | May 12, 2017 | |||
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| Length | 4:07 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | In This Moment | |||
| Producer(s) | Kevin Churko | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Oh Lord" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editIn This Moment announced on May 12, 2017, the release date, album title, and "Oh Lord" on their social media.[4] Guitarist Chris Howorth has described the sound on the upcoming album as "stripped down" and "raw".[5] The blusey rock song is about lead vocalist, Maria Brink's struggle in her upbringing and her relationship of what she perceives as God. She says, "For me, it’s this strength and light. When I was younger, I felt guilty for thinking of these things. I’m not supposed to touch an oracle card, a tarot card, or these beautiful things, because they’re ‘bad.’ I had these fears in me for a long time like, ‘Is this wrong?’ I realized I don't have to be afraid anymore. There's a lot of learning and an awakening in that one.”[6]
Release
editThe song was first premiered live as part of In This Moment's setlist on the "Half God, Half Devil" Tour.[7] The album version premiered on May 10, 2017 on Sirius Octane[8] and released digitally the following day. The music video premiered on the band's YouTube channel on May 12, 2017 and was directed by Brink and Robert Kley.[9] The video features Brink in various costumes and religious imagery. Brink and the blood girls are donned in white gowns are seen performing the song with glowing orbs, which is recreated for the live shows. A live video featuring footage from their performance at the 2017 music festival Carolina Rebellion was released on June 2, 2017. As of the 29th of September 2017 the song has peaked at number 6 on the American Top Mainstream Rock Songs chart. Their highest charting single to date.[10]
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Maria Brink; all music is composed by Chris Howorth, Brink, and Kevin Churko
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oh Lord" | 4:07 |
References
edit- ^ "25 Best Hard Rock Songs of 2017". Loudwire. December 5, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ "In This Moment Unveil Bluesy New Song "Oh, Lord," Announce New Album, Ritual". Metal Injection. May 12, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- ^ Rosenberg, Axl (May 12, 2017). "In This Moment Announce New Album, Release New Song "Oh Lord"". MetalSucks. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ Wendowski, Andrew. "In This Moment Announce New Album, Ritual". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
- ^ Blabbermouth. "IN THIS MOMENT To Release 'More Raw' And 'Stripped Down' New Album In The Summer". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
- ^ "In This Moment Official Bio 2017". Atlantic Records Press. Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "In This Moment Performing Their New Song 'Oh Lord' And Announce July Release Of Their New Album". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
- ^ L, Haley. "In This Moment Share What Seems To Be New Album Artwork And Title". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
- ^ Wendowski, Andrew. "In This Moment Announce New Album, Ritual". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
- ^ Trapp, Philip. "In This Moment drop live video for "Oh Lord"—watch". Alternative Press. Retrieved 4 June 2017.