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A Celebration of Guilt
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 30, 2004 (2004-03-30)
RecordedOctober–December, 2003[1]
GenreMelodic death metal, technical death metal
Length44:26
LabelWillowtip, Earache
ProducerSteve Carr, Bob Gurske
Arsis chronology
A Celebration of Guilt
(2004)
A Diamond for Disease
(2005)

A Celebration of Guilt is the debut studio album released by death metal band Arsis.

Release

The album was released March 30, 2004 in North America by Willowtip and on July 11, 2005 in Europe via Earache Records.[2] On August 9, 2011, Willowtip released a remastered version of A Celebration of Guilt, which included two bonus tracks.[3]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Metal Storm9.0/10.0[4]
Sputnikmusic4.5/5.0[5]

Critical reception

Following its release, it was met with very favorable reviews by online publications such as AllMusic,[1] Metal Storm,[4] and Sputnikmusic.[5]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Malone

No.TitleLength
1."The Face of My Innocence"5:33
2."Maddening Disdain"3:30
3."Seven Whispers Fell Silent"3:46
4."Return"4:42
5."Worship Depraved"3:02
6."Carnal Ways to Recreate the Heart"4:52
7."Dust and Guilt"4:25
8."Elegant and Perverse"2:23
9."The Sadistic Motives Behind Bereavement Letters"4:25
10."Looking to Nothing"3:22
11."Wholly Night"4:20
Total length:44:20[1]
Deluxe limited gatefold LP[6]
No.TitleLength
1."The Face of My Innocence"5:33
2."Maddening Disdain"3:30
3."Seven Whispers Fell Silent"3:46
4."Return"4:42
5."Worship Depraved"3:02
6."Carnal Ways to Recreate the Heart"4:52
7."Dust and Guilt"4:25
8."Elegant and Perverse"2:23
9."The Sadistic Motives Behind Bereavement Letters"4:25
10."Looking to Nothing"3:22
Deluxe limited gatefold LP bonus 7"[6]
No.TitleLength
11."Wholly Night"4:20
12."Painted Eyes"3:50
13."Veil of Mourning Black"3:02
Remastered, deluxe reissue[7]
No.TitleLength
1."The Face of My Innocence"5:33
2."Maddening Disdain"3:30
3."Seven Whispers Fell Silent"3:46
4."Return"4:42
5."Worship Depraved"3:02
6."Carnal Ways to Recreate the Heart"4:52
7."Dust and Guilt"4:25
8."Elegant and Perverse"2:23
9."The Sadistic Motives Behind Bereavement Letters"4:25
10."Looking to Nothing"3:22
11."Wholly Night"4:20
12."Painted Eyes" (bonus track)3:50
13."Veil of Mourning Black" (bonus track)3:02

Personnel

Production

  • Bob Gurske - engineering
  • Steve Carr - mixing, mastering
  • Mark Riddick - artwork, layout

References

  1. ^ a b c d Freeman, Phil. A Celebration of Guilt - Arsis at AllMusic
  2. ^ "Bands > Arsis". www.willowtip.com. Willowtip. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  3. ^ "ARSIS - A Celebration Of Guilt To Be Reissued With Bonus Material". bravewords.com. Bravewords.com. July 5, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Undercraft (December 27, 2004). "Arsis - A Celebration Of Guilt review". www.metalstorm.net. Metal Storm. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Stagno, Mike (December 2, 2006). "Arsis - A Celebration of Guilt (album review)". www.sputnikmusic.com. Sputnikmusic. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  6. ^ a b "Releases > Arsis - A Celebration Of Guilt Deluxe Limited Gatefold Lp + Bonus 7". www.willowtip.com. Willowtip. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  7. ^ "Releases > Arsis - A Celebration Of Guilt (Slipcase Reissue)". www.willowtip.com. Willowtip. Retrieved January 15, 2016.