Flawed Design (album)
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| Flawed Design | ||||
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| Released | October 25, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | Early 2019 | |||
| Studio | Powerstation NE | |||
| Length | 43:32 | |||
| Label | Spinefarm[1] | |||
| Producer | Brian Sperber | |||
| Saint Asonia chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Flawed Design | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Sputnikmusic | 3.0/5[2] |
Flawed Design is the second studio album by rock supergroup Saint Asonia. The first single from the album, "The Hunted" was released on July 24, 2019. The second single from the album, "Beast" was released on September 20, 2019. The final pre-release single, "This August Day", was released on October 18, 2019. Flawed Design is the band's first album in four years and follows their 2015 self-titled album Saint Asonia. The band had brought in Cale Gontier to replace former bass player Corey Lowery, they also brought in drummer Sal Giancarelli, of Staind to replace former drummer Rich Beddoe.[3] For this effort, the band collaborated with other musicians including Breaking Benjamin's Keith Wallen on "Beast", Godsmack's Sully Erna on lead single "The Hunted", Within Temptation lead singer Sharon den Adel lending her voice on the second track "Sirens", and Starset singer Dustin Bates sharing his writing skills on the song "Ghost".[4] Two bonus tracks, "Say Goodbye" and "Weak & Tired", were released as exclusives for specific Walmart-purchased copies in the US and as standard built-in tracks for all copies in Europe. On December 13, 2019, Flawed Design was released on vinyl for purchase.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Blind" |
| 4:09 |
| 2. | "Sirens" (featuring Sharon den Adel) | 3:49 | |
| 3. | "This August Day" |
| 4:00 |
| 4. | "The Hunted" (featuring Sully Erna) |
| 3:43 |
| 5. | "Ghost" |
| 4:32 |
| 6. | "Beast" |
| 3:26 |
| 7. | "The Fallen" | Gontier | 3:59 |
| 8. | "Another Fight" |
| 3:47 |
| 9. | "Flawed Design" |
| 3:47 |
| 10. | "Justify" |
| 4:07 |
| 11. | "Martyrs" | Gontier | 4:12 |
| Total length: | 43:32 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Say Goodbye" | 3:34 |
| 13. | "Weak & Tired" | 3:30 |
| Total length: | 50:36 | |
Personnel
Adapted from the album's liner notes.[7]
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Saint Asonia
Additional musicians
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Production
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Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[8] | 68 |
| US Billboard 200[9] | 171 |
References
- ^ "Saint Asonia Collaborated With Breaking Benjamin, Starset Members On 'Flawed Design'". Blabbermouth.net. August 10, 2019. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
- ^ Simon (October 26, 2019). "Review: Saint Asonia - Flawed Design". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ "Saint Asonia Releases 'The Hunted' Single Featuring Godsmack's Sully Erna". Blabbermouth.net. July 24, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ Childers, Chad (August 23, 2019). "Saint Asonia Singer Inspired by Rehab Stint During Son's Birth". Loudwire. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
- ^ https://www.walmart.com/ip/Flawed-Design-Walmart-Exclusive-CD/120958511
- ^ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flawed-Design-Saint-Asonia/dp/B07Y19V29G
- ^ Flawed Design (booklet). Saint Asonia. Spinefarm. 2019. 2508263521.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Saint Asonia Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ "Saint Asonia Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
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