Temptation Come My Way

Temptation Come My Way
Studio album by The Showdown
Released	February 20, 2007
Recorded	Seven Four Seven Studios, Memphis, Tennessee
Genre	Southern metal, heavy metal, Christian metal, groove metal
Length	47:52
Label	Mono Vs Stereo Records
Producer	Paul Ebersold
The Showdown chronology
A Chorus of Obliteration (2004) Temptation Come My Way (2007) Feel Like Hell EP (2007)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
HM	3/5[1]
Metal Hammer

Temptation Come My Way is The Showdown's second album. It features a more focused sound than their previous album, which was a fusion of various heavy metal genres. The sound of Temptation Come My Way is southern rock combined with more traditional heavy metal.^[1] It is also the last album to feature Andrew Hall, before being replaced by former Still Remains drummer AJ Barrette.

Track listing

1. "Fanatics & Whores" (3:18)
2. "Head Down" (4:19)
3. "Six Feet Under" (4:04)
4. "We Die Young" (4:18)
5. "Breath Of The Swamp" (3:16)
6. "It Drinks From Me" (4:36)
7. "Temptation Come My Way" (4:12)
8. "Forget My Name" (4:22)
9. "Spitting In The Wind" (3:15)
10. "I, Victim (Here's To The Year)" (3:43)
11. "Carry On Wayward Son" (Kansas Cover) (4:21)
12. "Death Finds Us Breathing" (4:11)

Alt. Tracks Version

1. "Head Down" (4:19)
2. "Six Feet Under" (4:04)
3. "We Die Young" (4:18)
4. "Breath of the Swamp" (3:16)
5. "It Drinks From Me" (4:36)
6. "Temptation Come My Way" (4:12)
7. "Forget My Name" (4:22)
8. "Spitting In The Wind" (3:15)
9. "I, Victim (Here's To The Year)" (3:43)
10. "Carry On Wayward Son" (4:21)
11. "Death Finds Us Breathing" (4:11)

Bonus tracks

• Best Buy - "Snake in the Grass" (2:39)
• iTunes and Century Media European version - "Feel Like Hell" (4:03)

Trivia

• The track "Fanatics & Whores" is not included on the album sold in Family Christian Stores or Lifeway stores. It also does not appear on the album sold by online distributor Zambooie, even though it is listed as being on the CD in their product description.

Credits

^[2]

The Showdown

• David Bunton - Vocals
• Josh Childers - Guitar
• Travis Bailey - Guitar
• A.J. Barrette - Drums
• Eric Korshack - Bass

Production

• Adam Deane - Assistant
• Scott Hardin - Engineer, Backing Vocals
• Paul Ebersold - Engineer, Producer
• J.R. McNeely - Mixing
• Brad Moist - A&R
• Clark Orr - Design
• Dan Shike - Mastering
• Steve Blackmon - Assistant

References

1. Stagg, David (January–February 2007). "The Showdown Temptation Come My Way". HM Magazine (123): 61–62. ISSN 1066-6923.
2. "Temptation Come My Way Credits on AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 6, 2015.

External links

• Album site