Until We Have Faces

Until We Have Faces is the third full-length studio album from American Christian rock band Red. It was released on February 1, 2011 by Sony Records and is the first album the band released with four members, due to the absence of Jasen Rauch (although Rauch still contributes song-writing).
The band released a teaser video on Facebook via YouTube which featured the band name on a sheet of parchment, which burned away, revealing the album title. Unfortunately the music in this teaser video was not in any song on the album. Vocalist Michael Barnes stated on his Facebook page that the new album will be produced by Rob Graves, who also produced the first two albums. A picture was posted on producer Rob Graves Twitter account showing three guitars with tape on them showing tunings of A#, A, and G#, which hints that this record may be heavier than the previous two.
On December 9, 2010 the song "Feed the Machine" was sent to all fans who submitted their face as part of the hype for the new album. On December 20, RED posted a download to the radio edit of "Faceless" for a limited time. "Faceless" was released to radio on December 31, 2010 as the first single from the album. The band released a promotional mosaic for the album, made-up of the fan-submitted pictures.
Until We Have Faces debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart at No. 2, with first week sales of around 43,000. Additionally, Red debuted at No. 1 on the following Nielsen SoundScan charts: Current Hard Music, Current Rock Music, Current Alternative, Christian Rock, Current Contemporary Christian Album and Record Label Independent charts. Further, Until We Have Faces remained in the Top 5 on both iTunes' Overall Album and Rock Album charts its entire first week.
A European edition titled, "Until We Have Faces [World Edition]" was released on July 5, 2011.

Lineup

Michael Barnes - Lead Vocals
Anthony Armstrong - Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Randy Armstrong - Bass/Piano/Backing Vocals
Joe Rickard - Drums/Percussion

Guests

Mark Holman - Background Vocals
Kerrie Roberts - Background Vocals
Mike Seminari - Background Vocals
William Tant - Choir
Margaret Tant - Choir
Chandler Hart - Choir
Sarah ValleyRose - Choir
Kira Hinchey - Choir
Lori Casteel - Choir
David Davidson - Violin
David Angell - Violin
Karen Winkelmann - Violin
Pamela Sixfin - Violin
Jim Grosjean - Viola
Monisa Angell - Viola
Kristin Wilkinson - Viola
Bruce Christensen - Viola
Elizabeth Lamb - Viola
Anthony Lamarchina - Cello
John Catchings - Cello
Sarighani Reist - Cello
Jack Jezioro - String Bass