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Introvert/Extrovert

Introvert/Extrovert is a compilation album by Canadian-American rock supergroup Saint Asonia.[2] It was released on December 9, 2022 through Spinefarm Records. The album was released physically and combines both their previous EPs Introvert and Extrovert.[3] It is the band's last release before they entered a temporary hiatus in October 2024, following Adam Gontier's return to Three Days Grace.

Introvert/Extrovert
Compilation album by
Saint Asonia
ReleasedDecember 9, 2022 (2022-12-09)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length50:32
LabelSpinefarm
ProducerAnton DeLost
Saint Asonia chronology
Flawed Design
(2019) 		Introvert/Extrovert
(2022)
Singles from Introvert/Extrovert
  1. "Above It All"
    Released: May 6, 2022
  2. "Wolf"
    Released: October 21, 2022
  3. "Devastate"
    Released: February 7, 2023

Background and recording

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Introvert EP

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The Introvert EP was released on July 1, 2022.[4] The EP was announced on May 6, 2022 along with the lead single "Above It All".[5] The EP also includes a cover of The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" and promotional single "Better Late Than Never".[6][7] The EP was written during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] Speaking about Introvert, Adam Gontier stated, "The title was fitting with the way the songs were written. We wrote and recorded individually. It's a weird situation to make a record and not to be in the same room as your band. I felt like an introvert when I was working on these songs."[9] The EP was recorded outside of Toronto, which was produced by Anton DeLost. Guitarist Mike Mushok recorded his parts from his home studio in Connecticut.[10]

Extrovert EP

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The Extrovert EP was released on November 18, 2022. The lead single "Wolf" was released on October 21, 2022.[11] "Devastate" was released as the second single from the EP on February 7, 2023.[12] A music video for the song premiered on March 16, 2023.[13] The group embarked on the Rock Resurrection Tour in March and April 2023, with support from Theory of a Deadman and Skillet.[14] They later headlined the Devastate Tour in May.[15]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth.net          [16]
The Front Row Report          [17]

Taylor Markarian of Blabbermouth.net gave a mixed review on the Introvert EP. He criticized the EP for its predictability and stated that the tracks were "difficult to distinguish from one another." He did however, praise the song "So What", calling it the standout track. He also complimented the track, "Left Behind" for its guitar solo. Despite the mixed review, he remarked, "each song is just catchy enough to keep listening."[16]

Reggie Edwards of The Front Row Report gave a positive review on Extrovert, calling the EP, "a hard-hitter from front to back and has no filler whatsoever." He praised the lead track, "Devastate", as well as the second track, "Break the Mold", stating, "an emotion-filled epic track with some of the catchiest guitars Mushok has ever laid down." He ended off noting, "Saint Asonia continue to prove why they shouldn't be remembered just for what they've done in the past but that their legacy continues to be built."[17] Samuel Stevens of Crucial Rhythm stated, "The six tracks on Extrovert are quite in-your-face, heavier, and are a more technical set of tunes. Whereas the seven tracks on Introvert were more straight to the point, more stripped back in a sense, and more 'radio friendly'."[1]

Track listing

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Introvert/Extrovert
No.TitleLength
1."Above It All"3:19
2."Better Late Than Never"3:31
3."Chew Me Up" (featuring Terrible Johnny)3:39
4."So What"3:11
5."Left Behind"3:33
6."Bite The Bullet"3:32
7."Blinding Lights (The Weeknd cover)"3:03
8."Devastate"3:32
9."Break The Mold"3:00
10."Over It"3:05
11."Wolf"3:18
12."Better Now"3:38
13."Chasing The Light"3:22
14."Above It All" (acoustic)3:21
15."Devastate" (acoustic)3:28
Total length:50:32
Introvert EP
No.TitleLength
1."Above It All"3:19
2."Better Late Than Never"3:31
3."Chew Me Up" (featuring Terrible Johnny)3:39
4."So What"3:11
5."Left Behind"3:33
6."Bite The Bullet"3:32
7."Blinding Lights"3:03
Total length:23:50
Extrovert EP
No.TitleLength
1."Devastate"3:32
2."Break the Mold"3:00
3."Over It"3:05
4."Wolf"3:18
5."Better Now"3:38
6."Chasing the Light"3:22
Total length:19:55

Personnel

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Credits for Introvert/Extrovert adapted from AllMusic.[18][19]

References

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  1. ^ a b Samuel Stevens (November 16, 2022). "Saint Asonia - Extrovert EP". Crucial Rhythm. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  2. ^ "Introvert/Extrovert by Saint Asonia". AllMusic. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "Saint Asonia Feat. Staind Guitarist, Ex Three Days Grace: "Extrovert" EP Due In November". Blabbermouth.net. October 27, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  4. ^ "Saint Asonia Announce Introvert EP Out on July 1 Via Spinefarm". Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  5. ^ Chad Childers (May 6, 2022). "Saint Asonia Uplift Through Challenging Times With Anthemic Above It All, Announce New EP". Loudwire. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  6. ^ Chad Childers (November 18, 2021). "Saint Asonia Rock Up Cover of The Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights'". Loudwire. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  7. ^ "Saint Asonia shares new track Better Late Than Never off Introvert EP". June 10, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  8. ^ Caroline Anne (June 24, 2022). "Introvert by Saint Asonia". Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  9. ^ Josh Muncke (June 24, 2022). "Adam Gontier of Saint Asonia Sheds Light on Upcoming EP Introvert, Talks Writing Process". Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  10. ^ "Adam Gontier Explains Saint Asonia Lineup Changes". Blabbermouth.net. February 18, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  11. ^ "Saint Asonia Announce New Extrovert EP + Share Wolf". Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  12. ^ "Future Releases - Rock". All Access. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  13. ^ "Saint Asonia Share Devastate Video". Rock N' Load. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  14. ^ Alex Schummer (March 31, 2023). "Saint Asonia returns for a hometown concert April 28". The Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  15. ^ "Saint Asonia - The Devastate Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  16. ^ a b Taylor Markarian. "Saint Asonia - Introvert". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  17. ^ a b Reggie Edwards. "Review: Saint Asonia- Extrovert". The Front Row Report. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  18. ^ "Saint Asonia - Introvert Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  19. ^ "Saint Asonia - Extrovert Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
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