Anti-Melody is the fourth studio album[2] by American metalcore band American Standards, released on April 28, 2017.[3]
| Anti-Melody | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 28, 2017 | |||
| Studio | Kingsize Soundlabs,[1] Los Angeles, CA | |||
| Genre | Metalcore, hardcore punk, post-hardcore, mathcore | |||
| Length | 24:35 | |||
| Label | Independent | |||
| Producer | American Standards | |||
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Release
editAnti-Melody features 8 new tracks recorded at Kingsize Soundlabs in Los Angeles which is known for recording bands such as Bad Religion, The Mars Volta and Letlive.[4] It was mastered by Jason Maas of Defeater and mixed by the band. The first single "Writer's Block Party" was premiered exclusively through Lambgoat on March 17, 2017 when the album was announced for release on April 28, 2017. The album's second single "Carpe Diem, Tomorrow" was premiered April 17, 2017 through Revolver Magazine and was also featured on Alternative Press.[5]
Vocalist Brandon Kellum said of Anti-Melody: "What started as social commentary on the growing divide in our society became very personal when our founding guitarist (Cody Conrad) passed of suicide and then soon after, my father of cancer. We went back in to re-write much of the album and in many ways used it as therapy to cope with the experiences. Although intimate, at its core Anti-Melody is centered around the universal theme of separation on many levels."[6]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by American Standards
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Writers Block Party" | 2:31 |
| 2. | "Carpe Diem, Tomorrow" | 2:29 |
| 3. | "Churchburner" | 2:34 |
| 4. | "Bartenders Without Wings" | 4:15 |
| 5. | "Danger Music No. 9" | 2:08 |
| 6. | "Cancer Eater" | 2:31 |
| 7. | "Broken Culture" | 1:57 |
| 8. | "Chicago Overcoat" | 5:56 |
| Total length: | 24:35 | |
Personnel
editWriting, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.[7]
American Standards
edit- Brandon Kellum – vocals
- Corey Skowronski – guitar
- Steven Mandell – bass
- Mitch Hosier – drums
Production
edit- American Standards – production, mixing
- Andy Marshall – engineering
- Theo Keron – engineering assistant
- Jay Maas – mastering at Gateway Recordings, Boston, MA
Design
edit- Corey Skowronski – art, design
References
edit- ^ Anderson, Mark (2017-02-20). "An Insiders introduction Brandon Kellum". Yab Yum Music. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ "Artist Interview American Standards". ArtistPR. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ "Anti-Melody by American Standards Presale". American Standards. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ "Artist Interview: American Standards". Artist PR. Retrieved 31 March 2017.
- ^ "American Standards Premiere New Song And Music Video, "Carpe Diem, Tomorrow"". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "American Standards Anti Melody Album Bio". Genius. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ Anti-Melody (liner notes). American Standards. American Standards. 2017.
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