Meditations (Kataklysm album)
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Released | June 1, 2018 | |||
Recorded | 2017 - 2018 | |||
Length | 38:47 | |||
Label | Nuclear Blast Records | |||
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Singles from Meditations | ||||
Meditations is the thirtheenth studio album by Canadian death metal band Kataklysm. The album was produced by the band's guitarist and drummer, Jean-François Dagenais and Oli Beaudoin respectably, and mixed by Jay Ruston, who helmed Anthrax and Stone Sour's latest records. Paul Logus mastered the album.[3] The album was released in June 1, 2018. The band released a lyric video of the single 'Guillotine' in March 30, 2018,[4] and another for the song 'Narcissist' on May 5, 2018.[2] Singer Maurizio Iacono commented to Blabbermouth:
"This is a very personal album to me with old wounds being revisited — I felt a big urge to pour my soul into this release. The boys and I were isolated under the same roof during the writing process, just like we did in the early days... with no worries except having fun, being honest and delivering a serious album that represents us today but respects our past. Our new story is coming and we are eager to share it with you!”[5]
Reception
The album has received positive reviews by critics. Metal Injection gave the album 7.5/10.[6] Dom Lawson of Metal Hammer gave the album 3.5/5 stars in his review.[7] Distorted Sound Magazine gave the album 9/10 in their reviews.[8]
Track listing
All tracks written by the band:[5]
- Guillotine 2:56
- Outsider 3:57
- The Last Breath I'll Take Is Yours 3:14
- Narcissist 2:41
- Born To Kill And Destined To Die 3:57
- In Limbic Resonance 4:51
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Rock Hard 8.5 / 10 - And Then I Saw Blood 4:37
- What Doesn't Break Doesn't Heal 3:21
- Bend The Arc, Cut The Cord 3:48
- Achilles Heel 5:19
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Source | Rating |
Metal Hammer UK | 7.0 / 10 |
Distorted Sound | 9.0 / 10 |
Credits
- Personnel:
Maurizio Iacono - vocals
J-F Dagenais - lead, rhythm and all guitars
Stéphane Barbe - bass guitar
Oli Beaudoin - drums, percussion
- Guest Session:
Francis Bouillon - samples
- Production:
Jay Ruston - mixing
Paul Logus - mastering
J-F Dagenais - engineering
Oli Beaudoin - engineering
Ocvlta Designs by Surtsey - cover artwork, design and layouts
References
- ^ "Kataklysm Debut First 'Meditations' Single 'Guillotine'". Loudwire.
- ^ a b "KATAKLYSM - release second single!". 4 May 2018.
- ^ "Kataklysm to Pummel 2018 With 13th Album 'Meditations'". Loudwire.
- ^ "Kataklysm Release Their First Single from 'Meditations'". exclaim.ca.
- ^ a b "KATAKLYSM: 'Meditations' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled". 23 February 2018.
- ^ "Album Review: KATAKLYSM Meditations". 31 May 2018.
- ^ "Kataklysm – Meditations album review".
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Meditations - Kataklysm - Distorted Sound Magazine". 29 May 2018.