Apoptosis (album)
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| Released | April 19, 2019 | |||
| Studio | Flatline Audio in Fort Collins, CO | |||
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| Length | 56:25 | |||
| Label | Metal Blade | |||
| Producer | Dave Otero | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Distorted Sound | 10/10[1] |
| Ghost Cult | 9/10[2] |
Apoptosis is the fifth studio album by American death metal band Allegaeon. Produced by the band's longtime producer Dave Otero, the album was released on April 23, 2019 through Metal Blade Records. This is the first Allegaeon record to feature bassist Brandon Michael and the last to feature drummer Brandon Park.
Loudwire named it one of the 50 best metal albums of 2019.[3]
Musical style
[edit]Describing the album, vocalist Riley McShane stated "'Thematically, this record is all about contrast, and the music reflects that perfectly. The vocals are heavier than ever, but there are also more clean sections. The drums are faster than ever but also more dynamic, and the guitar playing is lower and slower than on most previous albums, but also provides long, melodic and beautiful sections throughout.'"[4]
The song "Colors of the Currents" is an instrumental track featuring guitarist Greg Burgess playing classical guitar alongside Christina Sandsengen.[5]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Allegaeon, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Parthenogenesis" (instrumental) | 2:15 | |
| 2. | "Interphase // Meiosis" | 5:09 | |
| 3. | "Extremophiles (B)" | 5:54 | |
| 4. | "The Secular Age" | 4:37 | |
| 5. | "Exothermic Chemical Combustion" | 4:43 | |
| 6. | "Extremophiles (A)" | 4:03 | |
| 7. | "Metaphobia" | 4:14 | |
| 8. | "Tsunami and Submergence" | 6:26 | |
| 9. | "Colors of the Currents" (instrumental; feat. Christina Sandsengen) | Greg Burgess, Christina Sandsengen | 2:39 |
| 10. | "Stellar Tidal Disruption" | 6:07 | |
| 11. | "Apoptosis" | 10:19 | |
| Total length: | 56:25 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Concerto in Dm (BWV 1052)" | Johann Sebastian Bach | 7:21 |
| Total length: | 63:41 | ||
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Top Album Sales (Billboard)[6] | 66 |
| Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[7] | 2 |
| Independent Albums (Billboard)[8] | 13 |
Personnel
[edit]- Allegaeon
- Riley McShane – vocals
- Greg Burgess – electric guitar, classical guitar
- Michael Stancel – electric guitar
- Brandon Michael – bass
- Brandon Park – drums
References
[edit]- ^ Weaver, James (April 16, 2019). "ALBUM REVIEW: Apoptosis - Allegaeon". Distorted Sound. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ Gill, Kim (April 17, 2019). "ALBUM REVIEW: Allegaeon - Apoptosis". Ghost Cult. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ "The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. December 3, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ^ Hartmann, Graham (January 31, 2019). "Allegaeon Revel Blissfully Brutal Track, Announce New Album". Loudwire. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ "ALLEGAEON|Apoptosis". Metal Blade Records. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- ^ "Allegaeon Chart History: Top Album Sales". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on May 9, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ "Allegaeon Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on May 9, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
- ^ "Allegaeon Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Archived from the original on May 9, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
