Kevin Rancik

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Originally intended for release in the mid to early summer of 2003, The Reign was delayed a number of times for any number of reasons - including but not limited to Rancik's determination in perfecting this album to the best of his ability. Work on this release began even before the debut album Lost was released. From the start, Rancik knew he wanted an album that differed from Lost yet still held elements of the style he'd set forth on that album. The first material that was written, however, while slightly different from that on Lost, essentially sounded like tracks from an album that could have been called Lost, Volume II. It was clear that this second album would take much more time and effort than expected. Nearly a year after the original planned release of May 2003, The Reign was released in mid-April 2004. The wait for it was well worth it though. Featuring a clear theme, much improved continuity, and much stronger compositions overall, The Reign could easily prove to be one of Rancik's best works over time. The album is definitely a step in a different direction from the one taken on Lost. The first single from the album, Courtyard, was released on March 19, 2004 - and quickly drew praise. The second single, The Visions, reached top 100 positions on many online classical charts in its first week of release and helped push the album into top 20 positions as well.