| The Madness of Many | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 11, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 52:56 | |||
| Label | Sumerian | |||
| Animals as Leaders chronology | ||||
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The Madness of Many is the fourth studio album by American instrumental progressive metal band Animals as Leaders. It was released on November 11, 2016.[3]
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 72/100[4] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 6.4/10[5] |
Track listing[edit]
All music is composed by Animals as Leaders
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Arithmophobia" | 6:01 |
| 2. | "Ectogenesis" | 4:56 |
| 3. | "Cognitive Contortions" | 4:29 |
| 4. | "Inner Assassins" | 5:30 |
| 5. | "Private Visions of the World" | 4:57 |
| 6. | "Backpfeifengesicht" | 4:27 |
| 7. | "Transcentience" | 5:32 |
| 8. | "The Glass Bridge" | 5:04 |
| 9. | "The Brain Dance" | 7:01 |
| 10. | "Apeirophobia" | 4:59 |
| Total length: | 52:56 | |
Personnel[edit]
Animals as Leaders
- Tosin Abasi – lead guitar
- Javier Reyes – rhythm guitar, bass
- Matt Garstka – drums
Guest musicians
- Travis "Machinedrum" Stewart – electronics/synths ("Inner Assassins")
Production
- Animals as Leaders – production
- Francesco Camelli – drum recording
- Ermin Hamidovic – mastering
- Javier Reyes – mixing
- Ash Avildsen & Nick Walters – A&R
- Dario Veruari – album artwork
- Daniel McBride – layout
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[6] | 10 |
| US Billboard 200[7] | 56 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Album Review: ANIMALS AS LEADERS the Madness of Many".
- ^ "Animals as Leaders acquire a lighter touch". 15 November 2016.
- ^ "Animals as Leaders Reveal 'The Madness of Many' Album + Tour". Loudwire.
- ^ "The Madness of Many by Animals as Leader". Metacritic. Retrieved Dec 1, 2018.
- ^ Sodomsky, Sam (November 17, 2016). "Animals as Leaders: The Madness of Many". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- ^ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "Animals as Leaders Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
