Chaos of Forms is the third studio album by American technical death metal band Revocation, released on August 16, 2011 by Relapse Records. The song "Cradle Robber" was released and streamed on their Facebook page on May 10, 2011.[3] This album is the last album to feature the original bassist Anthony Buda, and the first album to feature guitarist Dan Gargiulo.
Chaos of Forms | ||||
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Studio album by Revocation | ||||
Released | August 16, 2011 (2011-08-16) | |||
Recorded | November 2010 - January 2011[1][2] | |||
Studio | Damage Studios in Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States | |||
Genre | Technical death metal, thrash metal | |||
Length | 46:59 | |||
Label | Relapse | |||
Producer | Revocation, Peter Rutcho | |||
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Chaos of Forms was well received by critics. The Daily Rotation[8] awarded the album 9.3 out of 10, calling it "one of the best records of the year" that produces "some of the catchiest and heaviest metal since Pantera".
All music is composed by Davidson.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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1. | "Cretin" | Davidson | 3:03 |
2. | "Cradle Robber" | Davidson | 4:25 |
3. | "Harlot" | Davidson | 2:51 |
4. | "Dissolution Ritual" | Buda | 4:37 |
5. | "Conjuring the Cataclysm" | Davidson | 4:34 |
6. | "No Funeral" | Buda | 3:55 |
7. | "Fractal Entity" (instrumental) | 1:43 | |
8. | "Chaos of Forms" | Buda | 4:30 |
9. | "The Watchers" | Buda | 4:12 |
10. | "Beloved Horrifier" | Davidson | 4:09 |
11. | "Dethroned" | Davidson | 4:57 |
12. | "Reprogrammed" | Buda | 4:03 |
Total length: | 46:59 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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13. | "Surprise! You're Dead!" (Faith No More cover) | Patton | Martin | 2:11 |
Total length: | 49:10 |
Writing, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.[9]
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[10] | 24 |
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