The Reckoning (Pillar album)
The Reckoning is the fourth album from Christian rock group Pillar. It was released on October 3, 2006. Included on the new release are displays of the softer side of Pillar (with songs like "Angel In Disguise" and "Wherever the Wind Blows"), the pop side ("Sometimes") and the much heavier/screaming side ("Crossfire" and "Tragedy"). The album debuted at No. 70 on the Billboard 200.[1]
The Reckoning
The Reckoning received a Grammy Award nomination December 6, 2007 for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album. This was the first Grammy nomination that Pillar has ever received.[2]
The Reckoning: Special Edition CD and DVD[edit]
This album was also released as a special edition with a bonus live concert DVD. The DVD also has band member interviews, behind the scenes footage, and more.
Commercial success[edit]
Best Buy reported that the CD sold 182% of its target in its first week out.
Music videos[edit]
The band's only music video from this CD was for the song Everything.
The video opens with lead singer Rob Beckly driving an old tractor down a dirt road. Shortly after he is shown the tractor stops working. Disgusted Rob walks around the machine trying to fix it; but while he is doing this, guitarist Noah Henson drives up in an old car. Rob joins him in the car and they drive off, only to have the car break down also. Instead of trying to fix the car, they pick up two barrels and start walking away. While they are walking Kalel and Lester drive to them in an old monster truck. Rob and Noah hop in the back and the whole band ride off together. Then the third crash occurs and all four members start walking off in a line. It is then revealed that they were going to a show, the band enters the stage and they all play their instruments to finish the song.