Given to the Rising is the ninth studio album by American band post-metal band Neurosis, released on June 5, 2007. The album is available in a standard jewel case, a limited-edition digipak, and a limited-edition double LP, all with the same track list. Decibel Magazine listed Given to the Rising as the 76th-best metal album of the decade.[1] A DVD documentary is also available from Neurot Records. The artwork for the album, designed by Josh Graham, is a mixture of photos from Heroes Square in Budapest and drawings inspired by the place. Coincidentally, singer/guitarist Steve Von Till and Josh Graham had separately thought of the idea of using Heroes Square as the artwork for the album.
| Given to the Rising | ||||
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| Released | May 8, 2007 | |||
| Genre | Post-metal, sludge metal | |||
| Length | 70:42 | |||
| Label | Neurot Records | |||
| Producer | Steve Albini, Neurosis | |||
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Musical style
editThe album has been described by music critics as a more aggressive, heavier album than their recent previous output, showcasing a "more direct and hard-hitting approach", resulting in "their heaviest record since 99's 'Times Of Grace'".[2][3][4]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The A.V. Club | B+[5] |
| Pitchfork Media | (8.6/10)[2] |
| PopMatters |   [6] |
| Rock Sound | [4] |
| Spin | [7] |
| Stylus | A−[8] |
The album received critical acclaim upon release. In D. Shawn Bosler's review of the album for Pitchfork, he described it as "their best album in a decade."[2] AllMusic's Thom Jurek praised it as "one hell of an album, better than anyone had any right to expect, and one of the high moments in a career filled with them. Neurosis have no need of caricatures or "more evil than thou" posturing. They are in a league of their own, and from the sounds of Given to the Rising, will remain there for some time."[3]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Given to the Rising" | 8:55 |
| 2. | "Fear and Sickness" | 7:13 |
| 3. | "To the Wind" | 7:38 |
| 4. | "At the End of the Road" | 8:25 |
| 5. | "Shadow" | 2:26 |
| 6. | "Hidden Faces" | 5:33 |
| 7. | "Water Is Not Enough" | 7:03 |
| 8. | "Distill (Watching the Swarm)" | 9:13 |
| 9. | "Nine" | 2:28 |
| 10. | "Origin" | 11:48 |
| Total length: | 70:42 | |
Personnel
edit- Neurosis
- Scott Kelly – vocals, guitar
- Dave Edwardson – bass, backing vocals
- Jason Roeder – drums, percussions
- Steve Von Till – guitar, vocals
- Noah Landis – keyboards, synthesizers, effects, backing vocals
- Technical personnel
- Steve Albini – production, mastering
- John Graham – artwork
Chart performance
edit| Charts (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Heatseekers[9] | 31 |
References
edit- ^ Neurosis Biography
- ^ a b c Bosler, D. (June 20, 2007). "Pitchfork: Album Reviews: Neurosis: Given to the Rising". Archived from the original on September 17, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ a b c https://www.allmusic.com/album/r1058908
- ^ a b Kemp, Mike (May 7, 2007). "Neurosis - Given To The Rising - Reviews - Rock Sound". Rock Sound. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ Burgess, Aaron (June 5, 2007). "Neurosis: Given To The Rising". The A.V. Club. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ Begrand, Adrien (July 12, 2007). "Neurosis: Given to the Rising". PopMatters. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ Gross, Joe (July 9, 2007). "Neurosis, 'Given to the Rising' (Neurot)". Spin. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ Lee, Cosmo (June 11, 2007). "Neurosis - Given to the Rising - Review - Stylus Magazine". Stylus. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ "Neurosis - Heatseekers chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 7, 2018. Retrieved November 4, 2015.