{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}} {{Infobox album | name = World We View | type = studio | artist = Nine Lashes | cover = NL_worldweview.JPG | alt = | released = {{Start date|2012|02|14}} | recorded = 2011 | venue = | studio = | genre = Christian metal, nu metal, alternative metal, post-grunge | length = {{Duration|m=38|s=40}} | label = Tooth & Nail | producer = Aaron Sprinkle, Trevor McNevan | prev_title = Escape | prev_year = 2009 | next_title = From Water to War | next_year = 2014 | misc = {{Singles | name = World We View | type = studio | single1 = Anthem of the Lonely | single1date = July 12, 2011 | single2 = Get Back | single2date = January 11, 2012 | single3 = Adrenaline | single3date = February 7, 2012 (Promotional Single) | single4 = Write It Down | single4date = May 7, 2012 }} }}
'''''World We View''''' is the second studio album by the American Christian rock band Nine Lashes, released on February 14, 2012, through Tooth & Nail Records. It is the follow-up to their independent debut album ''Escape'' and was co-produced by Aaron Sprinkle and Trevor McNevan, the latter of whom was instrumental in getting the group signed and contributes guest vocals to the song "Adrenaline".
Upon release, ''World We View'' entered ''Billboard'''s Top Heatseekers chart at number 5 and received much critical acclaim for its diverse sound. Lead single "Anthem of the Lonely" also saw much success, peaking at number one on SoundScan's Christian Rock charts.
== Background == {{Main|Nine Lashes#Signing to Tooth & Nail and World We View (2009-2012)}} After the release of ''Escape'', Nine Lashes was signed to Tooth & Nail Records at the recommendation of musician and producer Trevor McNevan, who had been given a copy of their album by a friend. McNevan was also heavily involved in the creation of ''World We View'', contributing to the production, songwriting, and even providing guest vocals on the song "Adrenaline".
== Production, recording, and songwriting == In interviews, lead vocalist Jeremy Dunn noted the difference of approach between ''Escape'' producer Travis Wyrick and the team of McNevan and Aaron Sprinkle: Wyrick was "very high-strung. I mean, you'll get there at eight in the morning and think you're ready to work and he's already played racket ball for two hours and he's like, 'Are you guys sleeping in today; what's up?'...where Aaron is more relaxed. He's just, 'Let's work in our own time. Let's not push things. Let's just let it happen.' So it was just a very different dynamic."<ref name="JFH interview">{{cite web|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/interviews/NineLashes2012.asp |title=The World According to Nine Lashes|last=Weaver|first=Michael|date=February 26, 2012|publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout|accessdate=April 5, 2013}}</ref>
Songs on the album were written as melodies before lyrics were added: "I will have a vocal melody before we even have the lyrics," said Dunn. "Then we'll go and listen and have the melody as a guideline and fill in the words with how the song makes me feel and think about."<ref name="NC">{{cite web |url=http://www.noisecreep.com/2011/07/18/nine-lashes-let-the-music-guide-them-on-anthem-for-the-lonely/|title=Nine Lashes Let the Music Guide Them on 'Anthem for the Lonely'|last=Sciarretto|first=Amy|date=July 18, 2011|publisher=Noisecreep|accessdate=April 5, 2013}}</ref>
== Musical style == ''World We View'' differs from ''Escape'' significantly, with the latter having a darker tone and having less production.<ref name=JFH>{{cite web|title=World We View|url=http://jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/WorldWeView.asp|last1=Weaver|first1=Michael|last2=Hoskins|first2=Kevin|publisher=John DiBiase|accessdate=April 5, 2013|work=Jesus Freak Hideout|date=January 2012}}</ref> In addition, ''World We View'' has been noted for its diverse sound, with individual tracks borrowing elements from nu metal ("Adrenaline" and "Anthem of the Lonely"), emo ("The Intervention" and "The Void"), screamo ("Our Darkest Day"), electronic rock ("Get Back"), a stadium rock ballad ("Afterglow"), post-grunge ("Believe Your Eyes"), funk rock ("Memo"), techno-metal ("Write It Down"), and an acoustic song ("My Friend").<ref name="NC" /><ref name=AMG>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/world-we-view-mw0002288760|title=''World We View'' – Nine Lashes|last=O'Brien|first=Jon|date=February 14, 2012|publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=April 5, 2013}}</ref>
== Release and promotion == ''World We View'' was released on February 14, 2012. It was promoted with the singles "Anthem of the Lonely" and "Get Back", both of which received music videos.
== Reception == {{Music ratings | rev1 = AllMusic | rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=AMG /> | rev2 = ''CCM Magazine'' | rev2score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=CCM>{{cite web |url=http://www.ccmmagazine.com/magazine/2012/feb/42.htm |title=Nine Lashes: ''World We View'' (Tooth & Nail) |last=Greer |first=Andrew |author-link=Andrew Greer |date=February 1, 2012 |work=CCM Magazine |accessdate=December 25, 2013 |page=42 |archive-date=December 26, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226053757/http://www.ccmmagazine.com/magazine/2012/feb/42.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> | rev3 = Christian Music Zine | rev3score = 3.67/5<ref name=CMZ>{{cite web |url=http://christianmusiczine.com/nine-lashes-world-we-view-review/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303205233/http://christianmusiczine.com/nine-lashes-world-we-view-review/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=March 3, 2012 |title=Nine Lashes – "World We View" Review |last=Conaster |first=Jared |date=February 13, 2012 |publisher=Christian Music Zine |accessdate=December 25, 2013 }}</ref> | rev4 = ''Christianity Today'' | rev4Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=CT>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2012/februaryweb-only/worldweview-mini.html|title=''Nine Lashes:'' World We View|last=Argyrakis|first=Andy|date=February 14, 2012|work=Christianity Today|accessdate=April 5, 2013}}</ref> | rev5 = Cross Rhythms | rev5Score = {{Rating|9|10}}<ref name=CR>{{cite web|url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Nine_Lashes/World_We_View/123793/|title=Review: World We View - Nine Lashes|last=Bridge|first=Steven|date=July 17, 2012|publisher=Cross Rhythms|accessdate=April 5, 2013}}</ref> | rev6 = ''HM'' | rev6score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=HM>{{cite web |url=http://issuu.com/hmmagazine/docs/feb-2012 |title=Nine Lashes – ''World We View'' |last=Conner |first=Matt |date=February 1, 2012 |work=HM |accessdate=December 25, 2013 |page=38 }}</ref> | rev7 = Indie Vision Music | rev7score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref name=IVM>{{cite web |url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2012/02/18/nine-lashes-world-we-view/ |title=Nine Lashes – World We View | Reviews |last=Walz |first=Sara |date=February 18, 2012 |publisher=Indie Vision Music |accessdate=December 25, 2013 }}</ref> | rev8 = Jesus Freak Hideout | rev8Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=JFHone>{{cite web|url=http://jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/WorldWeView.asp|title=Nine Lashes, "World We View" Review|last=Weaver|first=Michael|date=January 11, 2012|publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout|accessdate=April 5, 2013}}</ref><br />{{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name=JFHtwo>{{cite web|url=http://jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/WorldWeView.asp|title=Nine Lashes, "World We View" Review: Second Staff Opinion|last=Hoskins|first=Kevin|date=January 24, 2012|publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout|accessdate=April 5, 2013}}</ref> | rev9 = Louder Than the Music | rev9score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name=LTTM>{{cite web |url=http://www.louderthanthemusic.com/document.php?id=2914 |title=Reviews - Nine Lashes - World We View |last=Davies |first=Jono |date=February 29, 2012 |publisher=Louder Than the Music |accessdate=December 25, 2013 }}</ref> | rev10 = New Release Tuesday | rev10score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=NRT>{{cite web |url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=19654&user_id=36708 |title=Nine Lashes Standing Tall |last=Nikkel (nee Burklin) |first=Mary |date=January 16, 2012 |publisher=New Release Tuesday |accessdate=December 25, 2013 }}</ref> }}
The album received a largely positive critical reaction from music critics. At ''CCM Magazine'', Andrew Greer affirmed that the release "exhibit[s] an expansive sound, but every ounce is intended for mass appeal."<ref name=CCM /> Andy Argyrakis of ''Christianity Today'' called the album "full of boundless energy and musical maturity".<ref name=CT /> At Cross Rhythms, Steven Bridge praised the "clever and inspiring" lyrics and stated that the band "have brought a fresh twist to the ever burgeoning Christian rock scene."<ref name=CR /> Jon O'Brien of Allmusic described the album as "bursting with emotion and intensity" and proclaimed that "if they can continue to pursue the record's more genre-hopping approach with future material, then Nine Lashes could well find themselves crossing over to a mainstream audience."<ref name=AMG />
At New Release Tuesday, Mary Nikkel called the work "ambitious" that was "one of the most solid rock debuts of the year."<ref name=NRT /> Michael Weaver of Jesus Freak Hideout said that "while this Birmingham band has not broken molds in a very stagnant genre of music, they have done enough to give some slight hope. They have taken a popular sound and attempted to make it their own using subtle variations here and there for an enjoyable listening experience."<ref name=JFHone /> Also Jesus Freak Hideout's, Kevin Hoskins noted that "The ambient/experimental rock sound goes well with Jeremy Dunn's vocals and fans of your typical T&N bands will definitely be excited for what Nine Lashes have produced."<ref name=JFHtwo /> Jono Davies of Louder Than the Music said that because the band is trying to appease fans some of it does not work well, but noted at other times the album comes across as "great hard rock".<ref name=LTTM />
At ''HM'', Matt Conner felt that because of the album and the people surrounding the band they are "made for modern rock success", however some of their material was not unique.<ref name=HM /> Sara Walz of Indie Vision Music seconds Conner on their musicality that comes across like we "have heard it before."<ref name=IVM /> Yet, Walz noted that in terms of lyricism they hit the nail on the head on a "strong debut".<ref name=IVM /> At Christian Music Zine, Jared Conaster stated that this was just a "stepping-stone" type of an album.<ref name=CMZ />
A more negative review came from Joe Williams of the ''Seattle Weekly''. While he praised the ballad "Afterglow" as a "beautiful, slower track with sincerity and hope" and noted that the band had "potential for depth and musicality", he savaged the rest of the album: "''World We View'' offers up ample palm-muted, distorted guitars and a steady stream of repetitive chords, but what's best: it's economical and practical. Forget purchasing the whole album, the first three songs are practically {{sic|one in}} the same...It's nice to hear a song and think, "Oh! This reminds me of so-and-so." ''World We View'' takes it a step further and plays like a mashup of Story of the Year meets Breaking Benjamin meets Chevelle meets Three Days Grace meets ... you get the point. "<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seattleweekly.com/reverb/2012/01/nine_lashes_world_we_view_album_review.php|title=Screw Originality, Nine Lashes Banks on The Success of Every Angry Band Before Them|last=Williams|first=Joe|date=January 20, 2012|work=Seattle Weekly|accessdate=April 5, 2013}}</ref>
==Track listing== {{track listing | headline = Album release | all_writing = Trevor McNevan, Jeremy Dunn, Jared Lankford, Jonathan Jefferson, Thomas Terrell and Jerry Jefferson, except where noted | title1 = Anthem of the Lonely | length1 = 4:01 | title2 = The Intervention | length2 = 3:35 | title3 = Get Back | writer3 = Aaron Sprinkle, McNevan, Dunn, Lankford, Jefferson, Terrell, Jefferson | length3 = 3:05 | title4 = Afterglow | length4 = 4:26 | title5 = Adrenaline | note5 = featuring Trevor McNevan | length5 = 3:22 | title6 = Believe Your Eyes | length6 = 3:39 | title7 = Our Darkest Day | note7 = featuring Ryan Clark | length7 = 3:31 | title8 = Memo | length8 = 3:37 | title9 = Write It Down | length9 = 2:49 | title10 = The Void | length10 = 2:51 | title11 = My Friend | length11 = 3:44 | total_length = 38:40 }} ;Notes *"Afterglow" originally appeared on ''Escape''; the version here is a re-recording with a slightly different song structure.<ref name="JFH interview" />
==Chart performance== ===Album=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Chart (2012) ! Peak<br>position |- {{album chart|BillboardChristian|17|artist=Nine Lashes|accessdate=December 29, 2013}} |- {{album chart|BillboardHardRock|13|artist=Nine Lashes|accessdate=December 29, 2013}} |- {{album chart|BillboardHeatseekers|5|artist=Nine Lashes|accessdate=December 29, 2013}} |- {{album chart|BillboardRock|43|artist=Nine Lashes|accessdate=December 29, 2013}} |}
=== Singles === {| class="wikitable" ! rowspan="2"| Year ! rowspan="2"| Single ! colspan="1"| Chart Peak |- !<small>Christian Rock</small> |- | 2011 || "Anthem of the Lonely"<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Christian Rock: Nov 05, 2011|magazine=Billboard |url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2011-11-05/christian-rock|accessdate=April 5, 2013}}</ref> || style="text-align:center;"|1 |- | rowspan="2"|2012 || "Get Back"<ref>{{cite web|title=Christian Rock: May 12, 2012|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2012-05-12/christian-rock|publisher=Billboard.com|accessdate=April 5, 2013}}</ref> || style="text-align:center;"|3 |- | "Write It Down"<ref>{{cite web|title=Nine Lashes - Chart history - Christian Rock|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=nine lashes|chart=Christian Rock}}|publisher=Billboard.com|accessdate=April 5, 2013}}</ref> || style="text-align:center;"|8 |}
== Personnel == Credits for ''World We View'' adapted from AllMusic. ;Nine Lashes *Jeremy Michael Dunn — vocals *Adam "Tank" Jefferson — guitar *Jonathan Jefferson — guitar *Jared "Gus" Lankford — bass *Thomas Noah Terrell — drums
;Additional personnel *Aaron Sprinkle — producer, engineer, guitar, keyboards, percussion, programming *Trevor McNevan — producer, guest vocals on "Adrenaline" *Matt Carter — bass guitar, engineer *Chris Carmichael — engineer, string arrangements *Ryan Clark — design, guest vocals on "Our Darkest Day" *Caleb Kuhl — photography *Troy Glessner — mastering *J.R. McNeely — mixing *Adam Hull — mixing assistant
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