Meditations (Kataklysm album)

Meditations
Studio album by Kataklysm
Released June 1, 2018
Recorded 2017 - 2018
Length 38:47
Label Nuclear Blast Records
Kataklysm chronology
Of Ghosts and Gods
(2015)		 Meditations
(2018)
Singles from Meditations
  1. "Guillotine"
    Released: March 30, 2018[1]
  2. "Narcissist"
    Released: May 5, 2018[2]

Meditations is the thirtheenth studio album by Canadian death metal band Kataklysm. The album was produced by the band's guitarist and drummer, Jean-François Dagenais and Oli Beaudoin respectably, and mixed by Jay Ruston, who helmed Anthrax and Stone Sour's latest records. Paul Logus mastered the album.[3] The album was released in June 1, 2018. The band released a lyric video of the single 'Guillotine' in March 30, 2018,[4] and another for the song 'Narcissist' on May 5, 2018.[2] Singer Maurizio Iacono commented to Blabbermouth:

"This is a very personal album to me with old wounds being revisited — I felt a big urge to pour my soul into this release. The boys and I were isolated under the same roof during the writing process, just like we did in the early days... with no worries except having fun, being honest and delivering a serious album that represents us today but respects our past. Our new story is coming and we are eager to share it with you!”[5]

Reception

The album has received positive reviews by critics. Metal Injection gave the album 7.5/10.[6] Dom Lawson of Metal Hammer gave the album 3.5/5 stars in his review.[7] Distorted Sound Magazine gave the album 9/10 in their reviews.[8]

Track listing

All tracks written by the band:[5]

  1. Guillotine 2:56
  2. Outsider 3:57
  3. The Last Breath I'll Take Is Yours 3:14
  4. Narcissist 2:41
  5. Born To Kill And Destined To Die 3:57
  6. In Limbic Resonance 4:51
    Professional ratings
    Review scores
    SourceRating
    Rock Hard8.5 / 10
  7. And Then I Saw Blood 4:37
  8. What Doesn't Break Doesn't Heal 3:21
  9. Bend The Arc, Cut The Cord 3:48
  10. Achilles Heel 5:19
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal Hammer UK7.0 / 10
Distorted Sound9.0 / 10

Credits

Personnel:

Maurizio Iacono - vocals

J-F Dagenais - lead, rhythm and all guitars

Stéphane Barbe - bass guitar

Oli Beaudoin - drums, percussion

Guest Session:

Francis Bouillon - samples

Production:

Jay Ruston - mixing

Paul Logus - mastering

J-F Dagenais - engineering

Oli Beaudoin - engineering

Ocvlta Designs by Surtsey - cover artwork, design and layouts

References

  1. ↑ "Kataklysm Debut First 'Meditations' Single 'Guillotine'". Loudwire.
  2. 1 2 "KATAKLYSM - release second single!". 4 May 2018.
  3. ↑ "Kataklysm to Pummel 2018 With 13th Album 'Meditations'". Loudwire.
  4. ↑ "Kataklysm Release Their First Single from 'Meditations'". exclaim.ca.
  5. 1 2 "KATAKLYSM: 'Meditations' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled". 23 February 2018.
  6. ↑ "Album Review: KATAKLYSM Meditations". 31 May 2018.
  7. ↑ "Kataklysm – Meditations album review".
  8. ↑ "ALBUM REVIEW: Meditations - Kataklysm - Distorted Sound Magazine". 29 May 2018.
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