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| Recorded = May 8–June 14, 2011 at Karma Sound Studios, Bang Saray, [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]]<br /><br />The Fortress, [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]] |
| Recorded = May 8–June 14, 2011 at Karma Sound Studios, Bang Saray, [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]]<br />and<br />The Fortress, [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]] |
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| Genre = [[Post-Hardcore]], [[Alternative Metal]], [[Electronic Music]], [[Trance]], [[Metalcore]] |
| Genre = [[Post-Hardcore]], [[Alternative Metal]], [[Electronic Music]], [[Trance]], [[Metalcore]] |
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| Length = 42:29 |
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Revision as of 12:55, 14 January 2012
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| Source | Rating |
| Audiopinions |   [1] |
| Dead Press! |  [2] |
| Drowned In Sound | [3] |
| Kerrang! |   |
| The New Review | [4] |
| NME | [1] |
| ourzone | [5] |
| Rock Sound | |
| Under The Gun Review | [6] |
| contactmusic | [7] |
A Flash Flood Of Colour is the third studio album by the English post-hardcore band Enter Shikari. It was announced on Facebook that the album is to be released internationally on 16 January 2012 through Ambush Reality in United Kingdom and Hopeless Records in North America.[8]
Release and promotion
The first single off the album, "Sssnakepit", was released on 20 September 2011. "Arguing With Thermometers" has also appeared on the band's setlist for every one of their gigs since their Autumn 2011 European tour. On 5 December 2011, the band revealed the song "Gandhi Mate, Gandhi" as a preview to the album's release on their Facebook page and also on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show.[9]
The record was produced by former-SikTh guitarist Dan Weller throughout May and June 2011 in Karma Sound Studios in Thailand and in London, UK. It was then mixed in Vancouver by Mike Fraser.
On 5 January 2012 the band released the studio version of "Arguing With Thermometers" on their YouTube page. It was also played on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show in the morning as his "Hottest Record In The World".[10] A video for the song is currently in production. A few days prior to the song's release the band showcased a still shot of the video, seeing Rou dressed as a news reporter called "Phillis McCleavland". On January 11 2012; speculating website, "www.hasitleaked.com" confirmed with multiple sources; the album has been leaked onto different torrent website for public download.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Enter Shikari
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "System..." | 1:57 |
| 2. | "...Meltdown" | 3:24 |
| 3. | "Sssnakepit" | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Search Party" | 4:06 |
| 5. | "Arguing with Thermometers" | 3:22 |
| 6. | "Stalemate" | 4:18 |
| 7. | "Gandhi Mate, Gandhi" | 4:26 |
| 8. | "Warm Smiles Do Not Make You Welcome Here" | 4:36 |
| 9. | "Pack of Thieves" | 3:58 |
| 10. | "Hello Tyrannosaurus, Meet Tyrannicide" | 3:44 |
| 11. | "Constellations" | 4:59 |
| Total length: | 42:29 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Quelle Surprise" | |
| 13. | "Destabilise" | |
| 14. | "Quelle Surprise" (Rout VIP Mix) | |
| 15. | "Intro/Destabilise" (Live from The Electric Ballroom Oct 2011) | |
| 16. | "Sssnakepit" (Live from The Electric Ballroom Oct 2011) | |
| 17. | "Quelle Surprise" (Live from The Electric Ballroom Oct 2011) | |
| 18. | "OK, Time For Plan B" (Live from The Electric Ballroom Oct 2011) |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Sssnakepit" (Hamilton Remix) | |
| 13. | "Sssnakepit" (Serial Killaz Remix) | |
| 14. | "Quelle Surprise" (Music Video) |
Personnel
- Enter Shikari
- Roughton "Rou" Reynolds — lead vocals, electronics, acoustic guitar, celesta, piano, brass and string arrangements
- Liam "Rory" Clewlow — guitar, backing vocals
- Chris Batten — bass, backing vocals
- Rob Rolfe — drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Additional Personnel
- Dan Weller - production
- Mike Fraser - mixing
References
- ^ Dan Martin (2012-01-06). "Enter Shikari - 'A Flash Flood Of Colour'". nme.com. Retrieved 2012-01-09.
- ^ Zach Redrup. "ALBUM REVIEW: Enter Shikari - A Flash Flood Of Colour". deadpress.co.uk. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
- ^ John Calvert (2012-01-09). "Enter Shikari - A Flash Flood Of Colour". drownedinsound.com. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ^ Jonathan Anderson (2012-01-07). "Enter Shikari – A Flash Flood of Colour". thenewreview.net. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ Richard (2012-01-05). "Enter Shikari - A Flash Flood Of Colour (ALBUM) Review". ourzonemag.com. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ James (2012-01-03). "REVIEW: ENTER SHIKARI - A FLASH FLOOD OF COLOUR". underthegunreview.net. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
- ^ Hayley Fox (2012-01-12). "Enter Shikari - A Flash Flood Of Colour Album Review". contactmusic.com. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ^ "'A FLASH FLOOD OF COLOUR' + UK 2012 TOUR DATES". Enter Shikari. 12 October 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b017t5ln
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/zanelowe/2012/01/hottest_record_-_enter_shikari_2.html
- ^ http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/a-flash-flood-of-colour-deluxe/id487219739
- ^ http://itunes.apple.com/ie/preorder/a-flash-flood-of-colour-deluxe/id487219739
- ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/a-flash-flood-of-colour-deluxe/id488075518