Requiem is the fourth studio album by John 5, released on July 3, 2008. It is essentially an instrumental metal album, but it also has some bluegrass elements. The album is notable for having the majority of its songs named after medieval torture devices.
Requiem | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | July 3, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 42:57 | |||
Label | 60 Cycle Hum | |||
Producer | Chris Baseford | |||
John 5 chronology | ||||
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The first single, "Sounds of Impalement", was released via John 5's official website.
Reception
editThe album received generally positive reviews, the album received a 3/5 on Sputnik Music and a 10/10 on FPM102, the highest rating the site had ever given to a metal album.
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Sounds of Impalement" | 4:17 |
2. | "Heretic's Fork" | 3:51 |
3. | "Noisemaker's Fife" | 5:23 |
4. | "Pity Belt" | 1:36 |
5. | "Cleansing the Soul" | 5:40 |
6. | "The Judas Cradle" | 4:24 |
7. | "Pear of Anquish" | 1:01 |
8. | "The Lead Sprinkler" | 5:35 |
9. | "Scavenger's Daughter" | 6:46 |
10. | "Requiem" | 4:27 |
Personnel
edit- John 5 – lead guitar, banjo, bass. Also co-producer album
- Tommy Clufetos – drums
- Chris Baseford – producer