Our Bones is the third EP by American progressive metal band The Contortionist. It was released on August 9, 2019 through eOne Music and Good Fight Entertainment. The EP was self-produced by the band and John Douglass.[2][3]
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| Released | August 9, 2019 | |||
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| Length | 14:03 | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Already Heard |    [4] |
| Depth | 8/10[5] |
| Distorted Sound | 7/10[6] |
| Metal Injection | 8/10[7] |
The EP received generally positive reviews from critics. Already Heard rated the EP 3.5 out of 5 and: "Overall, Our Bones is a pleasure to listen to. For a short EP and only 15 minutes of music, The Contortionist have managed to create a diverse snapshot that is sure to excite fans of their future."[4] Depth praised the EP saying, "I'm very happy they've allowed us into the world of Our Bones, and I'm keen for whatever lies ahead."[5]
Distorted Sound scored the EP 7 out of 10 and said: "Unlikely to do much more than whet the appetite for a lengthier release, Our Bones is a welcome aperitif, and a lively reminder that The Contortionist are still well worth our attention."[6] Ricky Aarons writing for Metal Injection reviewed the EP stating: "Our Bones feels more like a calculated teaser than a definitive statement, but it looks like we can expect greater intensity and some classic songcraft from The Contortionist in the not-too-distant future."[7]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Follow" | 3:46 |
| 2. | "Early Grave" | 3:51 |
| 3. | "All Grey" | 1:56 |
| 4. | "1979" (The Smashing Pumpkins cover) | 4:29 |
| Total length: | 14:03 | |
Personnel
editThe Contortionist
- Michael Lessard – vocals
- Robby Baca – guitars
- Cameron Maynard – guitars
- Jordan Eberhardt – bass
- Joey Baca – drums
- Eric Guenther – keyboards
Additional personnel
- John Douglass – production, engineering
- The Contortionist – production
- Evan Sammons – engineering
- Jamie King – mastering, mixing
- Bobby Bates – photography
References
edit- ^ "The Contortionist Drop New Song 'Early Grave' + Announce 'Our Bones' EP". Loudwire. June 25, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "The Contortionist Announce New EP + Drop New Song 'Early Grave'". Wall of Sound. June 26, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "THE CONTORTIONIST Reveal New Track "Early Grave," Announce New EP Our Bones". Metal Injection. June 25, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Manktelow, Evelyn (August 15, 2019). "Review: The Contortionist – Our Bones EP". Already Heard. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ a b "The Contortionist – Our Bones (Review)". Depth. August 28, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Fella, Daniel (August 1, 2019). "EP REVIEW: Our Bones – The Contortionist". Distorted Sound Mag. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ a b "EP Review: THE CONTORTIONIST Our Bones". Metal Injection. August 16, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2023.