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Slow Burn (Conquer Divide album)

Slow Burn is the second studio album by American rock band Conquer Divide. The album was released on September 8, 2023, through Mascot Records. This is the first album to feature drummer Samantha Landa and last album to feature unclean vocalist and bassist Janel Duarte.

Slow Burn
Studio album by
Conquer Divide
ReleasedSeptember 8, 2023
Genre
Length51:15
LabelMascot
ProducerJoey Sturgis
Conquer Divide chronology
Conquer Divide
(2015) 		Slow Burn
(2023)
Singles from Slow Burn
  1. "Atonement"
    Released: March 28, 2022
  2. "Paralyzed"
    Released: October 26, 2022
  3. "Welcome2paradise"
    Released: May 11, 2023
  4. "The Invisible"
    Released: June 15, 2023
  5. "New Heaven"
    Released: July 27, 2023

Overview

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Prior to the signing, the band began recording for the second album. In March 2022, the band was signed to Mascot Records. [1] Following the band's signing with the label, the first single, "Atonement" was released on March 28, 2022.[2] The second single, "Paralyzed" was released on October 26, 2022.[3][4] On May 11, 2023, the third single, "welcome2paradise" was released. The album title and the tracklist was unveiled on the same day through their social media accounts. [5][6]

Themes and composition

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Critics described the album as metalcore,[7] alternative rock,[8] and hard rock.[7]

The album contains themes ranging from mental illness and depression to the environment. The song "Paralyzed" contains "battling with mental illness and depression — especially during the pandemic—and feeling like you are too mentally paralyzed to move forward.", as stated by guitarist Kristen Sturgis.[4]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Conquer Divide and produced by Joey Sturgis, except where noted.

Slow Burn track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Atonement"Conquer Divide3:57
2."New Heaven"
3:18
3."Paralyzed"Conquer Divide3:45
4."Welcome2paradise"Conquer Divide4:46
5."Pressure"
3:44
6."System_failure"Conquer Divide4:18
7."Playing w/ Fire"Conquer Divide3:36
8."Over It."
3:36
9."Afterthought.wav"Conquer Divide3:53
10."The Invisible"
  • Conquer Divide
  • Andrews
3:42
11."Wide Awake"
3:36
12."OnlyGirl"Conquer Divide3:52
13."Gatekeeper"Conquer Divide5:07
Total length:51:15
Slow Burn (Deluxe Edition)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
14."Paralyzed" (featuring Chris Parketny of Attack Attack!)Conquer Divide3:32
15."Bad Guy" (Sirius XM Octane Next Wave Concert Series Version)
3:11
16."Atonement" (Sirius XM Octane Next Wave Concert Series Version)Conquer Divide3:58
17."Paralyzed" (Sirius XM Octane Next Wave Concert Series Version)Conquer Divide3:46
18."OnlyGirl" (Acoustic)Conquer Divide3:50
19."80 Proof"Kiarely Castillo3:25
Total length:72:57

Personnel

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Conquer Divide

  • Kiarely Castillo – clean vocals
  • Janel Duarte – unclean vocals, bass, backing clean vocals
  • Kristen Sturgis – rhythm guitar, additional vocals (track 4)
  • Isabel "Izzy" Johnson – lead guitar
  • Samantha Landa – drums

Additional musicians

  • EunYoung Lee – piano
  • Chris Parketny (of Attack Attack!) – guest vocals (track 14, Deluxe Edition only)

Additional personnel

  • Joey Sturgis – producer, executive producer, engineer, mastering, mixing
  • Nick Matzkows – engineering
  • Jon Eberhard – additional engineering

Charts

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Chart performance for Slow Burn
Chart (2023) Peak
position
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[9] 39
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[10] 8
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] 18

References

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  1. ^ "Executive Interview Ron Burman President North America Mascot Label Group". Rockfeed. May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "Conquer Divide sign to Mascot Records reveal new song Atonement". Rocknloadmag. May 17, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  3. ^ Staff (October 26, 2022). "Hear Conquer Divide Face Inner Demons On New Song "Paralyzed"". Revolver. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Conquer Divide Release Gigantic New Track 'Paralyzed'". Rock Sound. October 26, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  5. ^ "TRACKLIST FOR SLOW BURN". Conquer Divide on Twitter. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  6. ^ "Conquer Divide Announce New Album, Share 'welcome2paradise' Video". Rock Sound. May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  7. ^ a b Amelio, Caeman (September 7, 2023). "Album Review: Conquer Divide's "Slow Burn"". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  8. ^ Oken, Ashley (September 8, 2023). "Interview: Janel Duarte of Conquer Divide Talks the Band's Evolution on Emotional New Album 'Slow Burn'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  9. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  10. ^ "Conquer Divide Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  11. ^ "Conquer Divide Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
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