What makes Burning Like the Midnight Sun by The Choir notable?

Burning Like the Midnight Sun received critical acclaim for its mature songwriting and musicality, earning positive reviews from various music publications. It further solidified The Choir's status as influential figures in the alternative rock genre, particularly within the Christian music community, demonstrating their ability to adapt and resonate with new audiences. Released in 2010, Burning Like the Midnight Sun marked The Choir's return after a six-year hiatus following their album O How the Mighty Have Fallen. This period represented a revitalization for the band, as they embraced both new sonic textures and deeper lyrical themes while continuing to build upon their legacy in the alternative Christian rock scene.

Who is Burning Like the Midnight Sun for?

Burning Like the Midnight Sun works well if you're into introspective reflections on life, melancholic undertones throughout tracks and rich harmonies for quiet moments.

How many songs are on Burning Like the Midnight Sun?

Burning Like the Midnight Sun has 11 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Burning Like the Midnight Sun

The Choir · 2010

49 min · 11 tracks

Ethereal harmonies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that evokes both nostalgia and yearning.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Midnight Sun — Opening with shimmering guitars and haunting vocals, this track sets the introspective tone of the album while exploring themes of longing and reflection.
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That Melancholy Ghost — This song captures a sense of bittersweet nostalgia through its poignant lyrics and rich instrumental layers, illustrating the band's depth in storytelling.
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Say Goodbye to Neverland — The closing track crafts an emotional farewell to innocence with evocative imagery and an ethereal soundscape that lingers long after it ends.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

introspective reflections on life
melancholic undertones throughout tracks
rich harmonies for quiet moments
late-night listening with friends
thoughtful lyrics for deep thinking

Maybe skip if you

seeking upbeat party vibes
prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2010, Burning Like the Midnight Sun marked The Choir's return after a six-year hiatus following their album O How the Mighty Have Fallen. This period represented a revitalization for the band, as they embraced both new sonic textures and deeper lyrical themes while continuing to build upon their legacy in the alternative Christian rock scene.
Stylistic neighbors: The Ocean Blue· Lush· Ride

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Midnight Sun 4:06
2 That Melancholy Ghost 4:44
3 Mr. Chandler 5:40
4 Between Bare Trees 4:15
5 A Friend So Kind 6:18
6 Legend of Old Man Byrd 5:03
7 I'm Sorry I Laughed 3:26
8 The Word Inside the Word 3:49
9 It Should Have Been Obvious 4:17
10 Invisible 3:08
11 Say Goodbye to Neverland 4:45

What to play next

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De-plumed

2010

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O How the Mighty Have Fallen

2005

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