Dead to the World (album)
Dead to the World is the eighth studio album by the American alternative metal band Helmet, released on October 28, 2016.[7] It is the band's first studio album since Seeing Eye Dog (2010), as well as their first release on earMUSIC and their first one with bassist Dave Case.
| Dead to the World | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 28, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | 2015–2016 | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal | |||
| Length | 36:58 | |||
| Label | earMUSIC | |||
| Producer | Page Hamilton | |||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 71/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Blabbermouth.net | 7/10[3] |
| Pitchfork | 6.8/10[4] |
| PopMatters | |
| Punknews.org | |
The first song to be released from the album, "Bad News," premiered on October 5, 2016.[8]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Page Hamilton, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Life or Death" | 3:03 | |
| 2. | "I Love My Guru" | 2:51 | |
| 3. | "Bad News" | Hamilton, Bill Stevenson | 2:36 |
| 4. | "Red Scare" | Hamilton, Stevenson | 3:19 |
| 5. | "Dead to the World" | 3:32 | |
| 6. | "Green Shirt" (Elvis Costello cover) | Elvis Costello | 3:03 |
| 7. | "Expect the World" | 4:07 | |
| 8. | "Die Alone" | 2:40 | |
| 9. | "Drunk in the Afternoon" | 4:22 | |
| 10. | "Look Alive" | 4:11 | |
| 11. | "Life or Death (Slow)" | 3:14 | |
| Total length: | 36:58 | ||
Personnel
- Page Hamilton – vocals, lead guitar
- Dan Beeman – rhythm guitar
- Dave Case – bass
- Kyle Stevenson – drums
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[9] | 85 |
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References
- "Dead to the World by Helmet". Metacritic. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- Monger, James Christopher. "Dead to the World - Helmet". AllMusic. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- Van Horn Jr., Ray (February 9, 2017). "CD Reviews - Dead To The World Helmet". Blabbermouth.net.
- Kulkarni, Saby Reyes (November 11, 2016). "Helmet: Dead to the World Album Review". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- Garratt, John (November 15, 2016). "Helmet: Dead to the World". PopMatters. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- Trauma, Tom (December 1, 2016). "Helmet - Dead to the World". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- "Helmet Announces First Studio Album In Six Years, 'Dead To The World'". Blabbermouth.net. September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- "Helmet: Lyric Video For New Song 'Bad News'". Blabbermouth.net. October 5, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- "ARIA CHART WATCH #393". auspOp. November 5, 2016. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
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