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==Background and promotion==
==Background and promotion==
In February, the album was announced as the first of two Born of Osiris albums the band has written in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/02/17/news/born-of-osiris-have-already-begun-writing-a-second-new-album/|title=Born Of Osiris Have Already Begun Writing A Second New Album|website=Theprp.com|date=16 February 2021}}</ref> In March 2021, the ensemble released a [[lyric video]] for "White Nile", the first single from the album,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/born-of-osiris-releases-music-video-for-new-single-white-nile/|title=BORN OF OSIRIS Releases Music Video For New Single 'White Nile'|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=17 March 2021}}</ref> along with a playthrough video released in May.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/news/born-of-osiris-white-nile-playthrough|title=Born Of Osiris's Lee McKinney and Nick Rossi deliver a dizzying playthrough of White Nile|work=Guitar World}}</ref> Also in May, "Angel or Alien", the second single from the album, was released, and announced the release of the album for July 2, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/born-of-osiris-angel-or-alien-album-song-lyrics/|title=Born of Osiris Debut Title Track Off Newly Announced ‘Angel or Alien’ Album |website=loudwire.com|date=13 May 2021}}</ref> On July 1, 2021, one day before the album's release, the third single "Poster Child" was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/07/01/news/born-of-osiris-premiere-poster-child-music-video/|title=Born Of Osiris Premiere “Poster Child” Music Video|website=Theprp.com|date=1 July 2021}}</ref> A teaser video for the album was posted a week prior, on June 25.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/06/25/news/born-of-osiris-post-teaser-video-for-new-album-angel-or-alien/|title=Born Of Osiris Post Teaser Video For New Album “Angel Or Alien”|website=Theprp.com|date=25 June 2021}}</ref> Born of Osiris toured in support of ''Angel or Alien'', but due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]] restrictions, they have only five shows announced for late July in [[Texas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/06/15/news/born-of-osiris-announce-summer-texan-tour/|title=Born Of Osiris Announce Summer Texan Tour|website=Theprp.com|date=15 June 2021}}</ref>
In February, the album was announced as the first of two Born of Osiris albums the band has written in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/02/17/news/born-of-osiris-have-already-begun-writing-a-second-new-album/|title=Born Of Osiris Have Already Begun Writing A Second New Album|website=Theprp.com|date=16 February 2021}}</ref> In March 2021, the ensemble released a [[lyric video]] for "White Nile", the first single from the album,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/born-of-osiris-releases-music-video-for-new-single-white-nile/|title=BORN OF OSIRIS Releases Music Video For New Single 'White Nile'|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=17 March 2021}}</ref> along with a playthrough video released in May.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/news/born-of-osiris-white-nile-playthrough|title=Born Of Osiris's Lee McKinney and Nick Rossi deliver a dizzying playthrough of White Nile|work=Guitar World}}</ref> Also in May, "Angel or Alien", the second single from the album, was released, and announced the release of the album for July 2, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/born-of-osiris-angel-or-alien-album-song-lyrics/|title=Born of Osiris Debut Title Track Off Newly Announced 'Angel or Alien' Album |website=loudwire.com|date=13 May 2021}}</ref> On July 1, 2021, one day before the album's release, the third single "Poster Child" was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/07/01/news/born-of-osiris-premiere-poster-child-music-video/|title=Born Of Osiris Premiere "Poster Child" Music Video|website=Theprp.com|date=1 July 2021}}</ref> A teaser video for the album was posted a week prior, on June 25.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/06/25/news/born-of-osiris-post-teaser-video-for-new-album-angel-or-alien/|title=Born Of Osiris Post Teaser Video For New Album "Angel Or Alien"|website=Theprp.com|date=25 June 2021}}</ref> Born of Osiris toured in support of ''Angel or Alien'', but due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]] restrictions, they have only five shows announced for late July in [[Texas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/06/15/news/born-of-osiris-announce-summer-texan-tour/|title=Born Of Osiris Announce Summer Texan Tour|website=Theprp.com|date=15 June 2021}}</ref>


{{Music ratings
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| rev1score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/reviews/album-review-born-of-osiris-angel-or-alien/|title=Album review: Born Of Osiris – Angel Or Alien – Kerrang!|author=Sam Law|accessdate=July 3, 2021|publisher=[[Kerrang!]]}}</ref>
| rev1score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/reviews/album-review-born-of-osiris-angel-or-alien/|title=Album review: Born Of Osiris – Angel Or Alien – Kerrang!|author=Sam Law|accessdate=July 3, 2021|publisher=[[Kerrang!]]}}</ref>

Latest revision as of 19:53, 30 January 2024

Angel or Alien
Studio album by
Born of Osiris
ReleasedJuly 2, 2021 (2021-07-02)
Recorded2021
Genre
Length55:00
LabelSumerian
ProducerJosh Strock, Lee McKinney, Nick Rossi
Born of Osiris chronology
The Simulation
(2019) 		Angel or Alien
(2021)
Singles from Angel or Alien
  1. "White Nile"
    Released: March 17, 2021
  2. "Angel or Alien"
    Released: May 13, 2021
  3. "Poster Child"
    Released: July 1, 2021

Angel or Alien is the sixth studio album by American progressive metalcore band Born of Osiris, released on July 2, 2021 through Sumerian Records.

Background and promotion

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In February, the album was announced as the first of two Born of Osiris albums the band has written in 2021.[1] In March 2021, the ensemble released a lyric video for "White Nile", the first single from the album,[2] along with a playthrough video released in May.[3] Also in May, "Angel or Alien", the second single from the album, was released, and announced the release of the album for July 2, 2021.[4] On July 1, 2021, one day before the album's release, the third single "Poster Child" was released.[5] A teaser video for the album was posted a week prior, on June 25.[6] Born of Osiris toured in support of Angel or Alien, but due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, they have only five shows announced for late July in Texas.[7]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Kerrang![8]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Poster Child"4:36
2."White Nile"3:49
3."Angel or Alien"4:27
4."Waves"3:08
5."Oathbreaker"3:45
6."Threat of Your Presence"3:36
7."Love Story"4:23
8."Crossface"4:27
9."Echobreather"3:36
10."Lost Souls"3:27
11."In for the Kill"3:51
12."You Are the Narrative"3:24
13."Truth and Denial"3:42
14."Shadowmourne"4:44
Total length:55:00

Personnel

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Born of Osiris
  • Ronnie Canizaro – lead vocals
  • Lee McKinney – lead guitar
  • Nick Rossi – bass, rhythm guitar
  • Joe Buras – keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals
  • Cameron Losch – drums
Production and recording
  • Josh Strock – production, vocal engineering
  • Matt Dierkes – drum engineering
  • Lee McKinney – production, guitar and bass engineering
  • Nick Rossi – production, guitar and bass engineering
  • Nick Sampson – engineering (tracks 8, 11, 12, 13)
  • Jeff Dunne – mixing, mastering

Charts

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Chart performance for Angel or Alien
Chart (2021) Peak
position
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] 47
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[10] 18

References

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  1. ^ "Born Of Osiris Have Already Begun Writing A Second New Album". Theprp.com. 16 February 2021.
  2. ^ "BORN OF OSIRIS Releases Music Video For New Single 'White Nile'". Blabbermouth.net. 17 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Born Of Osiris's Lee McKinney and Nick Rossi deliver a dizzying playthrough of White Nile". Guitar World.
  4. ^ "Born of Osiris Debut Title Track Off Newly Announced 'Angel or Alien' Album". loudwire.com. 13 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Born Of Osiris Premiere "Poster Child" Music Video". Theprp.com. 1 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Born Of Osiris Post Teaser Video For New Album "Angel Or Alien"". Theprp.com. 25 June 2021.
  7. ^ "Born Of Osiris Announce Summer Texan Tour". Theprp.com. 15 June 2021.
  8. ^ Sam Law. "Album review: Born Of Osiris – Angel Or Alien – Kerrang!". Kerrang!. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  9. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
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