Conqueror (Jesu album)
| Conqueror | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 2 February 2007 (Japan) 19 February 2007 (UK) 20 February 2007 (US) | |||
| Recorded | 2003–2006 | |||
| Genre | Post-metal, experimental rock, sludge metal, shoegazing | |||
| Length | 57:56 | |||
| Label | Hydra Head Records (HH666-126) Daymare (2xCD) (DYMC-017) Conspiracy (2x12" vinyl) (CORE046) | |||
| Producer | Justin Broadrick | |||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Absolutepunk.net | 75/100[1] |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| Metal Hammer |   |
| No Ripcord | [3] |
| Pitchfork Media | 7.8/10[4] |
| PopMatters | 8/10[5] |
| Rocklouder | [6] |
| Revolver |  [7] |
Conqueror is the second full-length album from Jesu. It was released on 20 February 2007 in the USA, 19 February in the United Kingdom and Europe, and 2 February in Japan.
The Japanese edition contains a bonus disc featuring the two tracks that constitute the Sun Down / Sun Rise EP.
This album features much more melody and less drone than the self-titled album.
In support of the album, the band made their United States live debut, in March 2007, as an opening act for Isis, although work permit problems caused them to miss the first three weeks of the tour.
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Justin Broadrick
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Conqueror" | 8:10 |
| 2. | "Old Year" | 5:46 |
| 3. | "Transfigure" | 5:58 |
| 4. | "Weightless & Horizontal" | 10:06 |
| 5. | "Medicine" | 7:22 |
| 6. | "Brighteyes" | 7:20 |
| 7. | "Mother Earth" | 7:16 |
| 8. | "Stanlow" | 5:58 |
| Total length: | 57:56 | |
Personnel
[edit]- Justin Broadrick - guitars, vocals, programming
- Diarmuid Dalton - bass
- Ted Parsons - drums, percussion
References
[edit]- ^ Good, Tom (March 24, 2007). "Jesu - Conqueror - Album Review". Absolutepunk.net. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ Jurek, Thom. "Conqueror - Jesu". Allmusic. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ Coleman, David (March 10, 2007). "Jesu: Conqueror - Music Review". No Ripcord. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ Baron, Zach (February 12, 2007). "Jesu: Conqueror". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ Begrand, Adrien (March 15, 2007). "Jesu: Conqueror". PopMatters. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ "Jesu - Conqueror". Rocklouder. February 2, 2007. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ Burgess, Aaron (April 2007). "In the Rear". Revolver. No. 55. Future US, Inc. p. 110. ISSN 1527-408X.
