Angel or Alien
| Angel or Alien | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | July 2, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Genre | Progressive metalcore, heavy metal, symphonic metal, djent, alternative metal | |||
| Length | 55:00 | |||
| Label | Sumerian | |||
| Producer | Born of Osiris | |||
| Born of Osiris chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Angel or Alien | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Kerrang! |   [1] |
Angel or Alien is the sixth studio album by American band Born of Osiris, released on July 2, 2021 through Sumerian Records.
Background
In February, the album was announced as the first of two Born of Osiris albums the band has written in 2021.[2] In March 2021, the ensemble released a lyric video for "White Nile", the first single from the album,[3] along with a playthrough video released in May.[4] 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.[5] On July 1, 2021, one day before the album's release, the third single "Poster Child" was released.[6] A teaser video for the album was posted a week prior, on June 25.[7]
Touring
Born of Osiris will tour in support of Angel or Alien, but due to COVID restrictions, they have only five shows announced for late July in Texas.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Chart
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] | 47 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[10] | 18 |
Personnel
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- Born of Osiris
- Ronnie Canizaro – lead vocals
- Lee McKinney – guitars
- Nick Rossi – bass, guitars
- Cameron Losch – drums
- Joe Buras – keyboards, synthesizers, additional vocals
- 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
References
- ^ Sam Law. "Album review: Born Of Osiris – Angel Or Alien – Kerrang!". Kerrang!. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
- ^ "Born Of Osiris Have Already Begun Writing A Second New Album". Theprp.com. 16 February 2021.
- ^ "BORN OF OSIRIS Releases Music Video For New Single 'White Nile'". Blabbermouth.net. 17 March 2021.
- ^ "Born Of Osiris's Lee McKinney and Nick Rossi deliver a dizzying playthrough of White Nile". Guitar World.
- ^ "Born of Osiris Debut Title Track Off Newly Announced 'Angel or Alien' Album". loudwire.com. 13 May 2021.
- ^ "Born Of Osiris Premiere "Poster Child" Music Video". Theprp.com. 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Born Of Osiris Post Teaser Video For New Album "Angel Or Alien"". Theprp.com. 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Born Of Osiris Announce Summer Texan Tour". Theprp.com. 15 June 2021.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
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