The Madness (Art of Anarchy album)

The Madness is the second studio album by American rock band Art of Anarchy, released on March 24, 2017. It is the first album to feature former Creed vocalist Scott Stapp since the passing of former member Scott Weiland in 2015. According to website Loudwire.com, the band is "taking a new direction" with their music on the album.[1]

The Madness
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 24, 2017
Recorded2016
GenreHard rock, alternative metal
Length36:27
LabelAnother Century
ProducerRon "Bumblefoot" Thal, Howard Benson (track 6)
Art of Anarchy chronology
Art of Anarchy
(2015)
The Madness
(2017)
Singles from The Madness
  1. "The Madness"
    Released: October 7th, 2016
  2. "Changed Man"
    Released: March 17th, 2017
  3. "Echo of a Scream"
    Released: July 31st, 2017

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

Chad Childers from Loudwire reviewed the album, stating "The musicianship is strong, the writing connects and they have a disc that could go deep in terms of radio singles. The Madness is just the beginning of what looks like a bright future".[3]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Echo of a Scream"Scott Stapp, David Draiman, Zac Maloy, Logan Mader, John Moyer, Jon Votta, Vince Votta, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal3:34
2."1000 Degrees"Stapp, Maloy, Blair Daly3:40
3."No Surrender"Stapp, Votta, Votta, Moyer, Thal3:24
4."The Madness"Stapp, Votta, Votta, Moyer, Thal3:38
5."Won't Let You Down"Stapp, Votta, Votta, Moyer, Thal3:30
6."Changed Man"Stapp, Votta, Votta, Moyer, Thal4:02
7."A Light in Me"Stapp, Thal, Maloy, Mark Holman, Moyer, Votta, Votta3:10
8."Somber"Stapp, Alex Bodnar4:12
9."Dancing with the Devil"Stapp, Marti Frederiksen3:37
10."Afterburn"Stapp, Votta, Votta, Moyer, Thal3:40
Total length:36:27
Japanese bonus tracks[4]
No.TitleLength
11."Won't Let You Down" (acoustic)3:38
12."Dancing with the Devil" (acoustic)3:38
Total length:43:43

Personnel

  • Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Jon Votta – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Scott Stapp – lead vocals
  • John Moyer – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Vince Votta – drums, percussion
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References

  1. Childers, Chad (January 25, 2017). "Art of Anarchy Set March 2017 Release for 'The Madness' Album". Loudwire. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  2. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Madness – Art of Anarchy". AllMusic. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  3. Art of Anarchy album review
  4. https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B06WGQFRGQ/
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