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| A Pyrrhic Existance | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 8, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | April–May, 2019 | |||
| Studio | Priory Recording Studios | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 97:41 | |||
| Label | Season of Mist | |||
| Producer | Greg Chandler | |||
| Esoteric chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metal Injection | 10/10[1] |
A Pyrrhic Existence is the sixth studio album by British funeral doom metal band Esoteric, which was released on November 8, 2019 through Season of Mist. It was released nearly eight years after their previous release Paragon of Dissonance, marking the longest gap between albums for the group.
TITD[edit]
| No Good to Anyone | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 28, 2020 | |||
| Studio | AERM (Orland, Maine) | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 49:09 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Producer | Steve Austin | |||
| Today Is the Day chronology | ||||
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| Singles from No Good to Anyone | ||||
No Good to Anyone is the eleventh studio album by American band Today Is the Day, released on February 28, 2020 through BMG and The End Records, the first recording by the group to be issued through a major label. The album went through a lengthy production process as a result of health complications frontman Steve Austin faced, and was released five years after the band's 2014 album Animal Mother, marking the longest gap between albums for the band. Jef Whitehead of black metal band Leviathan painted the cover artwork for the album.
The album was promoted with three digital-only singles: "No Good to Anyone", "You're All Gonna Die", and "Burn in Hell", the third of which had a music video produced for it.
Background[edit]
Production for the album begun in 2016, and shortly thereafter the band was signed onto The End Records for the release of it as well as reissuing the bands back catalogue.[5] Much of the album's lyrics were inspired by health problems Austin faced during and before production of the album; Both him and his pet dog Callie contracted Lyme disease,[6] and as a result Callie had to of been euthanized.[7][8] The track "Callie" was written to commemorate her.[8] Previously, Austin was involved in an accident in late 2014 during the band's tour in promotion of Animal Mother, in which the band's van collided with another vehicle resulting in Austin to break his ribs.[9]
The track "Orland" was performed by Austin's son, Will Austin, who also performs piano on "Rockets and Dreams".[9]
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth |   [10] |
| Kerrang! |   [11] |
Writing for Kerrang!, Angela Davey wrote positively about the album stating that it's "a disconcerting listening experience" and "one hell of a trip", ultimately rewarding the album four out of five stars.[11] Similarly, writing for Blabbermouth.net, Jay H. Goraina praised the variety of styles used on the songs, stating that "there is weak link in No Good To Anyone."[10]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Steve Austin
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "No Good to Anyone" | 7:28 |
| 2. | "Attacked by an Angel" | 2:16 |
| 3. | "Son of Man" | 4:26 |
| 4. | "Burn in Hell" | 2:41 |
| 5. | "You're All Gonna Die" | 2:29 |
| 6. | "Orland" | 0:30 |
| 7. | "Cocobolo" | 2:42 |
| 8. | "Agate" | 0:27 |
| 9. | "Callie" | 4:22 |
| 10. | "OJ Kush" | 2:15 |
| 11. | "Mercy" | 4:01 |
| 12. | "Born in Blood" | 3:35 |
| 13. | "Mexico" | 4:13 |
| 14. | "Rockets and Dreams" | 8:05 |
| Total length: | 49:09 | |
Personnel[edit]
Adapted from the No Good To Anyone liner notes.[12]
Today Is the Day
- Steve Austin – vocals, guitar, production, engineering, mastering
- Tom Bennett – drums, percussion
- DJ Cox – bass guitar, Moog
Additional musicians
- Will Austin – Piano on "Orland" and "Rockets and Dreams"
- Mark Ablasou – "Agate" and introduction to "Mexico"
- Jon Morse – "The Last Call"
Artwork
- Jef Whitehead – Cover artwork
- Gianni Tbay – Graphic layout
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2020 | BMG/The End Records | LP, CD | 538559971 |
References[edit]
- ^ Reuter (2019-09-05), Jerome. "Album Review: Esoteric - A Pyrrhic Existence". metalinjection.net. Metal Injection. Retrieved 2019-05-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Bellino (2019-12-12), Vince. "Track Premiere: Today is the Day – 'No Good to Anyone'". www.decibelmagazine.com. Decibel Magazine. Retrieved 2019-12-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Chaptsick, Kesley (2020-01-09). "Hear Today Is the Day Face Abject Misery On New Song "You're All Gonna Die"". revolvermag.com. Revolver Magazine. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ wookubus. "Today Is The Day Premiere "Burn In Hell" Music Video". theprp.com. The PRP. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
- ^ N/A. "Today Is The Day Signs With The End Records". blabbermouth.net. Blabber Mouth. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
- ^ n/a (2020-02-13). "Today Is The Day Release "Burn In Hell" Music Video". bravewords.com. Brave Words. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Chapstick, Kelsey (2020-01-09). "Hear Today Is The Day's Harrowing New Song "You're All Gonna Die"". revolvermag.com. Revolver. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b n/a (2020-02-21). "Steve Austin Breaks Down Today Is The Day's New LP "No Good To Anyone" Track by Track". thevoidreport.com. The Void Report. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b n/a (2020-01-10). "TODAY IS THE DAY: "You're All Gonna Die" Playing At Revolver Magazine As No Good To Anyone LP Nears Release Via BMG; Preorders And Tour Dates Posted". earsplitcompound.com. Earsplit Compound. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Goraina, Jay H. (. "CD Reviews - No Good To Anyone". blabbermouth.net. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- ^ a b Davey, Angela (2020-03-01). "Album Review: Today Is The Day - No Good To Anyone". kerrang.com. Kerrang!. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ {{cite AV media notes |title=No Good To Anyone |titlelink=No Good To Anyone |others=Today Is the Day |year=2019 |type=booklet |publisher=BMG/The End Records |location=[[New York City, New Yprk}}
Plans were announced of a triple-CD reissue containing unreleased archive material,[1] this deluxe reissue was released in December 29, 2020 exclusively through his website. "22:24", "Low on Ice", "metall Dub" and both untitled tracks would later be included on the compilation album The Geist of Alec Empire.[2]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Alec Empire
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "37.2 Pt.1" | 7:23 |
| 2. | Untitled | 6:44 |
| 3. | "20 (1)" | 4:09 |
| 4. | "20 (2)" | 2:17 |
| 5. | "22:24" | 6:24 |
| 6. | Untitled | 6:24 |
| 7. | "Low on Ice" | 7:55 |
| 8. | "Metall Dub" | 7:00 |
| 9. | "2572" | 4:20 |
| 10. | "We Were Burnt" | 4:13 |
| 11. | "37.2 Pt.2" | 0:56 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Report" | |
| 2. | "her shadows" | |
| 3. | "ce:isir" | |
| 4. | "d ew" | |
| 5. | "Metall Dub Zwei" | |
| 6. | "8:03am" | |
| 7. | "Eruption" | |
| 8. | "wolfs mensch" | |
| 9. | "error control" |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Verusche Radio Signal" | |
| 2. | "icicles" | |
| 3. | "as the temperature decreased" | |
| 4. | "Todesstarre" | |
| 5. | "it found a host" | |
| 6. | "Verloren" |
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Critical reception[edit]
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 82/100[3] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [4] |
| Beats Per Minute | 74%[5] |
| Clash | [6] |
| Exclaim! | [7] |
- ^ Jacquet, Marianne (2018-02-03). "Breaking the Ice with Alec Empire - An Interview". kaltblut-magazine.com. Kaltblut Magazine. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Bush, John. "Review of The Geist of Alec Empire". allmusic.com. Allmusic Guide. Retrieved 2018-12-25.
- ^ "PLUS by Autechre". Metacritic. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ Simpson, Paul. "PLUS – Autechre". AllMusic. Retrieved 01 January 2021.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ Sand, Josh (19 November 2020). "Album Review: Autechre – PLUS". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 01 January 2021.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ Roseblade, Nick (19 November 2020). "Autechre - PLUS". Clash. Retrieved 01 January 2021.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|access-date=(help) - ^ Boulos, Paul (05 November 2020). "Autechre Return to Their Abstract Tendencies on 'PLUS'". Exclaim!. Retrieved 01 January 2021.
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