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Dogma (Crown the Empire album)

Dogma (stylized in all caps) is the fifth studio album by American metalcore band Crown the Empire. It was released on April 28, 2023, through Rise Records. It was produced by Zach Jones and Josh Strock.[6] It is the band's first album not to feature drummer Brent Taddie, who departed from the group in January 2022. It is also the first album to feature the band's new drummer Jeeves Avalos.[7][8][9]

Dogma
Studio album by
Crown the Empire
ReleasedApril 28, 2023 (2023-04-28)
Length33:50
LabelRise
Producer
  • Zack Jones
  • Josh Strock
Crown the Empire chronology
07102010
(2020) 		Dogma
(2023)
Singles from Dogma
  1. "In Another Life"
    Released: August 13, 2021[1]
  2. "Dance with the Dead"
    Released: October 29, 2021[2]
  3. "Immortalize"
    Released: December 2, 2022[3]
  4. "Dogma"
    Released: February 23, 2023[4]
  5. "Black Sheep"
    Released: March 22, 2023[5]

Background and promotion

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On August 12, 2021, the band released "In Another Life" featuring Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox, along with its music video.[10] On October 29, the band released "Dancing with the Dead" and its corresponding music video.[11] On December 1, 2022, the band published "Immortalize" along with a music video.[12]

On February 23, 2023, the band announced the album itself and release date. At the same time, they released the title track and video for "Dogma", whilst also revealing the album cover and the track list.[13] On March 22, one month before the album release, the band unveiled the fifth single "Black Sheep".[14] The music video for "Superstar" featuring Remington Leith of Palaye Royale was released April 28, 2023, coinciding with the album release.[15]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
CaliberTV6.5/10[16]
Ghost Cult7/10[17]
Kerrang!     [18]
Rock 'N' Load8/10[19]

The album received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Alfredo Preciado of CaliberTV scored the album 6.5 out of 10 and said: "While this may not be the album that moves the needle very far for long-time listeners or the one that demonstrates the band pushing boundaries beyond their capabilities, it's quite possibly their most straightforward release yet. Dogma represents a great deal of honesty and determination for Crown the Empire, offering a modestly diverse selection worth celebrating."[16] Ghost Cult gave the album a positive review, writing: "Dogma outlines vulnerability, resilience, determination, desperation, trust, and reliance. There is a full circle moment that reaches back to the inception of Crown the Empire, and Tree sheds light on the true meaning behind the band's logo."[17]

Kerrang! gave the album 2 out of 5 and stated: "Despite its brighter moments, Dogma might well be washed away with the tide in the grand scheme of things, unable to stand out in the brave new world of music in 2023."[18] Rock 'N' Load praised the album, saying "Dogma is a very welcome back for Crown the Empire and I have no doubt that the streaming figures will shoot up with this release as the band look to regain their place in the upper echelons of Heavy Rock."[19]

Track listing

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Dogma track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Dogma"2:46
2."Black Sheep"3:52
3."Modified"3:46
4."Paranoid"2:55
5."In Another Life" (featuring Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox)3:45
6."Superstar" (featuring Remington Leith of Palaye Royale)3:08
7."Dancing with the Dead"2:50
8."Immortalize"3:35
9."Someone Else"2:55
10."Labyrinth"4:13
Total length:33:50

Notes

  • "Dogma" is stylized in all caps.

Personnel

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Crown the Empire

  • Andrew "Andy Leo" Rockhold – lead vocals, keyboards, programming
  • Brandon Hoover – guitars, backing vocals
  • Hayden Tree – bass, unclean vocals
  • Jeeves Avalos – drums, percussion

Additional musicians

Additional personnel

  • Zach Jones – production, engineering
  • Chris Athens – engineering

Charts

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Chart performance for Dogma
Chart (2023) Peak
position
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[20] 79

References

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  1. ^ "Crown The Empire Debut "In Another Life" Video, Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante Guests". ThePRP. August 12, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "Crown The Empire Launch "Dancing With The Dead" Music Video". ThePRP. October 28, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "Crown The Empire Launch Music Video For New Single "Immortalize"". ThePRP. December 1, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  4. ^ "Crown The Empire Launch Music Video For The Title Track Of Their Newly Announced Album Dogma". ThePRP. February 23, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  5. ^ "Crown The Empire Premiere "Black Sheep"". ThePRP. March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  6. ^ "Crown The Empire announce new album 'DOGMA'". Rock Sound. February 25, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  7. ^ "Crown The Empire Announce Departure Of Drummer Brent Taddie". ThePRP. January 6, 2022. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  8. ^ "Crown The Empire announce new drummer". Lambgoat. April 13, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  9. ^ "We are excited to welcome @jeevesmakingnoise as the official new drummer of Crown The Empire 🥁 Watch him play our song "In Another Life" featuring @courtneylaplante 🔥". Retrieved April 13, 2022 – via Instagram.
  10. ^ "Crown The Empire Unveil 'In Another Life' feat. Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante". Wall of Sound. August 13, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  11. ^ "Crown The Empire Bring The Screams Back for 'Dancing With The Dead'". Wall of Sound. October 29, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  12. ^ "Crown The Empire Wind Up 2022 with 'Immortalize'". Wall of Sound. December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  13. ^ "Crown The Empire Announce New Album Dogma". Broadway World. December 2, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  14. ^ "Crown the Empire Announce New Single 'Black Sheep'". Rock 'N' Load. March 22, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  15. ^ "Crown The Empire Debut "Superstar" Video, Palaye Royale's Remington Leith Guests". ThePRP. April 27, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  16. ^ a b Preciado, Alfredo (April 28, 2023). "REVIEW: Crown The Empire – 'DOGMA'". CaliberTV. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  17. ^ a b Frary, Jessie (April 26, 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: Crown The Empire – Dogma". Ghost Cult. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  18. ^ a b Wilkes, Emma (April 28, 2023). "Album review: Crown The Empire – Dogma". Kerrang!. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  19. ^ a b "Crown The Empire // Dogma // Album Review". Rock 'N' Load. April 28, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  20. ^ "Top Album Sales: Week of May 13, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
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