Family Reunion (Saliva song)
| "Family Reunion" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Saliva | ||||
| from the album Cinco Diablo | ||||
| Released | November 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | Island Records | |||
| Songwriters |
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| Producer | Marlette | |||
| Saliva singles chronology | ||||
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"Family Reunion" is a song by American nu metal band Saliva, released in November 2008 as the lead single from their sixth studio album, Cinco Diablo.
Composition and style
Musically, "Family Reunion" is a nu metal and rap rock song that also incorporates a "down home southern rock feel," according to Melodic.net reviewer Troy Kramm.[2] Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic noted the band "dabble(s) in a little bit of awkward rap-rock" on the track.[1]
Reception
The song received significant airplay on mainstream rock radio formats. Kramm noted its ubiquitous radio presence was "for good reason," praising its anthemic quality.[2]
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[3] | 14 |
Use in media
In a 2009 interview with WWE.com, lead singer Josey Scott described "Family Reunion" as "an open letter to our fans -- giving them some love and appreciation for all the years they supported us."[4]
Credits and personnel
Credits are adapted from the Cinco Diablo liner notes.[5]
- Josey Scott – lead vocals, songwriting
- Wayne Swinny – guitar, songwriting
- Jonathan Montoya – guitar, songwriting
- Dave Novotny – bass guitar, songwriting
- Paul Crosby – drums, songwriting
- Bob Marlette – production, songwriting, mixing
References
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Saliva - Cinco Diablo Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ a b c Kramm, Troy (January 18, 2009). "Saliva - Cinco Diablo". Melodic.net. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ "Mainstream Rock Airplay". Billboard. December 6, 2008. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ "Saliva returns". WWE.com. February 12, 2009. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ Cinco Diablo (Media notes). Saliva. Island Records. 2008.
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External links
- "Family Reunion" on Spotify