Conquer Divide (album)
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| Released | July 24, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–2015 | |||
| Studio | The Foundation Estate | |||
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| Length | 44:21 | |||
| Label | Artery | |||
| Producer | Joey Sturgis | |||
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Conquer Divide is the debut self-titled album by American heavy metal band Conquer Divide. It was released on July 24, 2015, by Artery Recordings.[2][3][4]
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| New Transcendence |   [5] |
| Sputnikmusic |   [6] |
Natasha Van Duser of New Noise Magazine wrote, "Conquer Divide nail the unclean verse/clean chorus formula right on the head. It’s a tried and true method, but a method we have all seen a dozen and one times".[7]
New Transcendence Magazine wrote, "Lyrically and musically this album is full of things to love. If you enjoy fast-paced metal with killer female vocalists (such as Kittie) you will definitely find this enjoyable. What’s more is that these gals bring these songs to life in a way you wouldn’t imagine live! Such charisma and energy… go catch them at a show" [8]
Sputnikmusic wrote, "Between solid songwriting and playing to their strengths, the band manages to pull out an engaging debut where a lot of their contemporaries haven’t."[9]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Conquer Divide and produced by Joey Sturgis, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sink Your Teeth Into This" (featuring Denis Stoff) |
| 3:20 |
| 2. | "Self Destruct" | Conquer Divide | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Eyes Wide Shut" | Conquer Divide | 3:49 |
| 4. | "Nightmares" |
| 5:52 |
| 5. | "Lost" |
| 3:49 |
| 6. | "What's Left Inside" |
| 4:33 |
| 7. | "At War" | Conquer Divide | 4:03 |
| 8. | "Despicable You" | Conquer Divide | 4:10 |
| 9. | "Heavy Lies the Crown" | Conquer Divide | 4:11 |
| 10. | "Broken" |
| 7:05 |
| Total length: | 44:21 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Eyes Wide Shut" (acoustic) | 4:06 |
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from AllMusic.[10]
Conquer Divide
- Kiarely Castillo – clean vocals
- Janel Duarte – unclean vocals, additional clean vocals
- Kristen Sturgis – rhythm guitar, bass
- Isabel "Izzy" Johnson – lead guitar
- Sarah Stonebraker – bass (credited but didn't play)
- Tamara Tadic – drums
Additional musicians
- Denis Stoff – guest vocals (track 1)
Additional personnel
- Joey Sturgis – producer, engineer, mastering, mixing
- Chuck Alkazian – drum engineer
- Nick Scott – engineering and editing
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Heatseekers (Billboard)[11] | 8 |
| US Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[12] | 23 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Conquer Divide". Rate Your Music. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "Artery Recordings signs Conquer Divide". Lambgoat. October 28, 2014. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "CONQUER DIVIDE Releases 'Sink Your Teeth Into This' Song Feat. ASKING ALEXANDRIA's DENIS SHAFOROSTOV". Blabbermouth.net. June 16, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "Album Review: Conquer Divide - 'Conquer Divide'". New Noise Magazine. July 23, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "Review: Conquer Divide – Conquer Divide". New Transcendence. July 31, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "Conquer Divide by Conquer Divide review". Sputnikmusic. August 15, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ Van Duser, Natalie (July 31, 2015). "Conquer Divide by Conquer Divide review". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "Conquer Divide by Conquer Divide review". New Transcendence Magazine. July 31, 2015. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Conquer Divide by Conquer Divide review". Sputnik Music. Aug 17, 2015. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Conquer Divide". Allmusic. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ "Heatseeker Albums 8-15-2015". Billboard. August 15, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "Hard Rock Albums 8-15-2015". Billboard. August 15, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2023.