Amaryllis (Shinedown album)

Amaryllis
A circle combined with a mirror of two hands holding something together, creatures, a dollar wheel, and a casino sign.
Studio album by
Shinedown
ReleasedMarch 27, 2012
Recorded2011–12
Studio
Genre
Length44:10
Label
ProducerRob Cavallo
Shinedown chronology
The Sound of Madness
(2008) 		Amaryllis
(2012) 		Threat to Survival
(2015)
Singles from Amaryllis
  1. "Bully"
    Released: January 3, 2012
  2. "Unity"
    Released: March 13, 2012
  3. "Enemies"
    Released: July 17, 2012
  4. "I'll Follow You"
    Released: February 5, 2013
  5. "Adrenaline"
    Released: August 13, 2013
  6. "Through the Ghost"
    Released: March 27, 2014
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic47/100[4]
Review scores
SourceRating
About[5]
AllMusic[6]
Loudwire[7]
Metal Hammer Germany6/7[8]
Mind Equals Blown[9]
Powermetal[10]
Rolling Stone[11]
Sputnikmusic2.5/5[12]

Amaryllis is the fourth studio album by American rock band Shinedown. It was announced on January 3, 2012, the same day as the first single, "Bully," was released, for release by Atlantic on March 27, with pre-orders opening on January 17.[13] A music video for the song "Unity" was released on March 12.[14] An e-book about the making of Amaryllis, titled For Your Sake: Inside the Making of Amaryllis, was released concurrently with the album.[15]

The album was recorded at Lightning Sound Studios, Ocean Way Recording, No Excuses Studios and Capitol Studios, and was produced by Rob Cavallo, who also produced the band's previous album, The Sound of Madness.[13] Amaryllis was released on Atlantic Records in the United States[16] and via Roadrunner elsewhere.[17]

Speaking about the album, Shinedown singer Brent Smith said that "During the recording [of Amaryllis], the vision of what Shinedown is and where it's going became completely clear. Amaryllis is the manifestation of that vision, the centerpiece of what Shinedown is. It reflects on everything we've done and where we're heading. It's a message of empowerment, perseverance, and inspiration that I think speaks to fans that have been with us since the beginning as well as those who are just learning about who we are and what we're about."[13] "Adrenaline" served as the official theme song to WWE's Extreme Rules (2012).[18] The album's second single, "Unity", was released on May 15.[19] The album's third single, "Enemies" was used as the theme song to WWE Raw from July 25, 2016, to January 22, 2018.[20]

The album was certified Gold by both the RIAA and Music Canada, and Silver by the British Phonographic Industry.

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  4. ^ "Amaryllis by Shinedown". Metacritic.
  5. ^ Grierson, Tim. "Shinedown – Amaryllis Review". About.com. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  6. ^ Heaney, Gregory. Shinedown: Amaryllis Review at AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  7. ^ Erickson, Anne. "Shinedown, 'Amaryllis' – Album Review". Loudwire.com. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  8. ^ Weckmann, Matthias. "2012 Review on Shinedown's "Amaryllis" – METAL HAMMER". Metal Hammer. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  9. ^ Dodderidge, Tim. "Shinedown: Amaryllis | Mind Equals Blown". Mindequalsblown.net. Archived from the original on August 23, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  10. ^ Kubaschk, Peter. "Shinedown / Amaryllis – Review". Powermetal.de. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
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  12. ^ SowingSeason. ""Amaryllis" Review | Sputnikmusic". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
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  14. ^ "SHINEDOWN: 'Unity' Video Released". Blabbermouth.net. March 12, 2012. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  15. ^ "SHINEDOWN Creates E-Book To Accompany New Album". Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original (March 15, 2012) on July 10, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
  16. ^ "Shinedown Unveil "AMARYLLIS"; Multi-Platinum Rock Band Announce March 27th Release of Hugely Anticipated Follow-Up to "THE SOUND Of MADNESS"; Grammy-Winning Producer Rob Cavallo Behind the Board Once Again; First Single, "Bully," Available on January 3rd" (Press release). MarketWire. January 3, 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
  17. ^ "ROADRUNNER RECORDS WELCOME FLORIDA ROCKERS SHINEDOWN + NEW ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 26!". Roadrunnerrecords.co.uk. January 4, 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
  18. ^ "Extreme Rules' Official Theme". WWE. Archived from the original on April 11, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2012. FUELED BY 'ADRENALINE' Shinedown's "Adrenaline" is the official theme of WWE's Extreme Rules 2012. The song is off the band's brand new album, "Amaryllis," which is available everywhere now!
  19. ^ "Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations, Independent Artist Song Releases - ..." Allaccess.com.
  20. ^ "New RAW theme". Twitter. Retrieved July 26, 2016.