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Stronger Than Death is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Black Label Society.[5] It was initially released in Japan on March 7, 2000, with 11 tracks and in a blood red jewel case. It was released outside Japan almost a month and a half later with only 10 tracks and in clear jewel case.
| Stronger Than Death | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 18, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | 1999–2000 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 50:54 | |||
| Label | Spitfire | |||
| Producer | Zakk Wylde | |||
| Black Label Society chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
| Kerrang! | [3] |
| Rock Hard | 6.5/10[4] |
The music video for "Counterfeit God" features actor Mark Wahlberg as the band's stand-in bassist.
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Zakk Wylde
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "All for You" | 3:59 |
| 2. | "Phoney Smiles & Fake Hellos" | 4:16 |
| 3. | "13 Years of Grief" | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Rust" | 6:08 |
| 5. | "Superterrorizer" | 5:33 |
| 6. | "Counterfeit God" | 4:18 |
| 7. | "Ain't Life Grand" | 4:39 |
| 8. | "Just Killing Time" | 4:55 |
| 9. | "Bullet Inside Your Head" (Japanese edition bonus track) | 4:54 |
| 10. | "Stronger Than Death" | 4:52 |
| 11. | "Love Reign Down" | 8:03 |
| Total length: | 50:54 | |
Personnel
editBlack Label Society
- Zakk Wylde – guitars, vocals, bass, piano
- Phil Ondich (credited as "Philth") – drums
Additional performance
- Mike Piazza – death growls on "Stronger Than Death"
Production
- Produced by Zakk Wylde
- Engineered by Lee DeCarlo with Sam Storey
- Mixed by Zakk Wylde and Lee DeCarlo, assisted by Rony Brack
- Mastered by Ron Boustead, Lee DeCarlo, Zakk Wylde, and Rony Brack
- A&R – Paul Bibeau
- Mogul – Dennis Clapp
- Art concept, design, and layout – Black Label Society
- Art direction – John Buttino
- Illustrations – Philth
- Photography – William Haymes
- Tray photo – Sven Isaakson
Charts
edit| Chart (2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[6] | 29 |
References
edit- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Stronger Than Death at AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 8. MUZE. p. 787.
- ^ Beebee, Steve (April 1, 2000). "Albums". Kerrang!. No. 795. EMAP. p. 45.
- ^ Rensen, Michael. "Stronger Than Death review by Rock Hard". Rock Hard (in German).
- ^ Strauss, Ron (July 20, 2000). "Life After Ozzy". Newsday. p. C5.
- ^ "Black Label Society Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.