Truth Killer
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| Released | July 28, 2023 | |||
| Studio | Studio Barbarosa (Gotha, Florida) | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal | |||
| Length | 49:47 | |||
| Label | Napalm | |||
| Producer | Michael "Elvis" Baskette | |||
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Truth Killer is the fourteenth studio album by American rock band Sevendust. It was released on July 28, 2023. The song "Fence" was issued as the lead single from the album ahead of its release.
Writing and recording
[edit]The band again chose to work with music producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette on the album, which marks his third collaboration with the band.[1] The album was described as the band sticking to their established sound while adding additional electronic sounds into the mix.[2] The song "Superficial Drug" provides a critique of modern social media.[2]
Release and promotion
[edit]The album was first announced in April 2023.[1] Its announcement was coupled with the release of the album's first single from the album, "Fence", and an accompanying claymation music video.[1][3]
Reception
[edit]The album was generally well-received by critics. Metal Injection gave the album an 8/10 review score, praising it for being "focused and streamlined with plenty of catchy songs and a few surprises."[2] Blabbermouth similarly gave it an 8/10 score, concluding that while its "not super varied or diverse" it is still "well-written and exquisitely executed" and that "even though they're 14 albums in, they aren't watering anything down, and they have much more music in them."[4] Wall of Sound agreed with the sentiment in their own 8/10 review, stating that "with album 14 Truth Killer, they sound just as inspired and creatively juiced up as ever".[5]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Sevendust
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Might Let the Devil Win" | 4:27 |
| 2. | "Truth Killer" | 3:43 |
| 3. | "Won't Stop the Bleeding" | 4:04 |
| 4. | "Everything" | 4:18 |
| 5. | "No Revolution" | 3:47 |
| 6. | "Sick Mouth" | 3:38 |
| 7. | "Holy Water" | 3:56 |
| 8. | "Leave Hell Behind" | 4:42 |
| 9. | "Superficial Drug" | 4:33 |
| 10. | "Messenger" | 4:03 |
| 11. | "Love and Hate" | 4:52 |
| 12. | "Fence" | 3:37 |
Personnel
[edit]Sevendust
[edit]- Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals
- Clint Lowery – lead guitar, backing vocals, programming
- John Connolly – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Vinnie Hornsby – bass, backing vocals
- Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals
Production and design
[edit]- Michael "Elvis" Baskette – production, mixing (tracks 2–12)
- Jef Moll – engineering, digital editing
- Josh Saldate – assistant engineer
- Richard Wicander – mixing (track 1)
- Brad Blackwood – mastering
- Ryan Clark – art direction, design
- Jeremiah Scott – artwork photography
- Chuck Brueckmann – band photography
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[6] | 58 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[7] | 62 |
| UK Independent Album Breakers (OCC)[8] | 14 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[9] | 23 |
| US Billboard 200[10] | 80 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] | 3 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[12] | 11 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Sevendust Announces Truth Killer Album, Shares 'Fence' Single". Blabbermouth.net. April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Album Review: Sevendust Truth Killer". July 26, 2023.
- ^ "Sevendust: Truth Killer". Heavy Magazine. July 26, 2023.
- ^ "Truth Killer". July 24, 2023.
- ^ "Sevendust – Truth Killer (Album Review)". July 28, 2023.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Sevendust – Truth Killer". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Album Breakers". Official Charts Company. August 4, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Sevendust Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Sevendust Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Sevendust Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
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