Dead to the World (album)
Appearance
Dead to the World | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 28, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2015–2016 | |||
Genre | Alternative metal | |||
Length | 36:58 | |||
Label | earMUSIC | |||
Producer | Page Hamilton | |||
Helmet chronology | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 71/100[1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Blabbermouth.net | 7/10[3] |
Pitchfork | 6.8/10[4] |
PopMatters | [5] |
Punknews.org | [6] |
Dead to the World is the eighth studio album by the American alternative metal band Helmet, released on October 28, 2016.[7] It is the band's first studio album since Seeing Eye Dog (2010), as well as their first release on earMUSIC and their first one with bassist Dave Case.
The first song to be released from the album, "Bad News," premiered on October 5, 2016.[8]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Page Hamilton, except where noted
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Life or Death" | 3:03 | |
2. | "I Love My Guru" | 2:51 | |
3. | "Bad News" | Hamilton, Bill Stevenson | 2:36 |
4. | "Red Scare" | Hamilton, Stevenson | 3:19 |
5. | "Dead to the World" | 3:32 | |
6. | "Green Shirt" (Elvis Costello cover) | Elvis Costello | 3:03 |
7. | "Expect the World" | 4:07 | |
8. | "Die Alone" | 2:40 | |
9. | "Drunk in the Afternoon" | 4:22 | |
10. | "Look Alive" | 4:11 | |
11. | "Life or Death (Slow)" | 3:14 | |
Total length: | 36:58 |
Personnel
- Page Hamilton – vocals, lead guitar
- Dan Beeman – rhythm guitar
- Dave Case – bass
- Kyle Stevenson – drums
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[9] | 85 |
References
- ^ "Dead to the World by Helmet". Metacritic. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Dead to the World - Helmet". AllMusic. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ^ Van Horn Jr., Ray (February 9, 2017). "CD Reviews - Dead To The World Helmet". Blabbermouth.net.
- ^ Kulkarni, Saby Reyes (November 11, 2016). "Helmet: Dead to the World Album Review". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ^ Garratt, John (November 15, 2016). "Helmet: Dead to the World". PopMatters. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ^ Trauma, Tom (December 1, 2016). "Helmet - Dead to the World". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ^ "Helmet Announces First Studio Album In Six Years, 'Dead To The World'". Blabbermouth.net. September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ "Helmet: Lyric Video For New Song 'Bad News'". Blabbermouth.net. October 5, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ^ "ARIA CHART WATCH #393". auspOp. November 5, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2016.