Slow Burn (Conquer Divide album)
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| Released | September 8, 2023 | |||
| Length | 51:15 | |||
| Label | Mascot | |||
| Producer | Joey Sturgis | |||
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Slow Burn is the second studio album by American heavy metal 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.
Overview[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
All tracks are written by Conquer Divide and produced by Joey Sturgis, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Atonement" | Conquer Divide | 3:57 |
| 2. | "New Heaven" |
| 3:18 |
| 3. | "Paralyzed" | Conquer Divide | 3:45 |
| 4. | "Welcome2paradise" |
| 4:46 |
| 5. | "Pressure" | Conquer Divide | 3:44 |
| 6. | "System_failure" | Conquer Divide | 4:18 |
| 7. | "Playing w/ Fire" | Conquer Divide | 3:36 |
| 8. | "Over It." |
| 3:36 |
| 9. | "Afterthought.wav" | Conquer Divide | 3:53 |
| 10. | "The Invisible" |
| 3:42 |
| 11. | "Wide Awake" | Conquer Divide | 3:36 |
| 12. | "OnlyGirl" | Conquer Divide | 3:52 |
| 13. | "Gatekeeper" | Conquer Divide | 5:07 |
| Total length: | 51:15 | ||
Personnel[edit]
Conquer Divide
- Kiarely Castillo – clean vocals
- Janel Duarte – unclean vocals, bass, clean vocals
- Kristen Sturgis – rhythm guitar, additional vocals (track 4)
- Isabel "Izzy" Johnson – lead guitar
- Samantha Landa – drums
Additional musicians
- EunYoung Lee – piano
Additional personnel
- Joey Sturgis – producer, executive producer, engineer, mastering, mixing
- Nick Matzkows – engineering
- Jon Eberhard – additional engineering
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[7] | 39 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[9] | 18 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Executive Interview Ron Burman President North America Mascot Label Group". Rockfeed. May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ "Conquer Divide sign to Mascot Records reveal new song Atonement". Rocknloadmag. May 17, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ Staff (October 26, 2022). "Hear Conquer Divide Face Inner Demons On New Song "Paralyzed"". Revolver. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "Conquer Divide Release Gigantic New Track 'Paralyzed'". Rock Sound. October 26, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ "TRACKLIST FOR SLOW BURN". Conquer Divide on Twitter. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ "Conquer Divide Announce New Album, Share 'welcome2paradise' Video". Rock Sound. May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ "Conquer Divide Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Conquer Divide Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.