Angel or Alien
| Angel or Alien | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | July 2, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Genre | Progressive metalcore, symphonic metal, djent | |||
| Length | 55:00 | |||
| Label | Sumerian | |||
| Producer | Born of Osiris | |||
| Born of Osiris chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Angel or Alien | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Kerrang! |   [1] |
Angel or Alien is the sixth studio album by American band Born of Osiris, released on July 2, 2021 through Sumerian Records.
Background[]
In February, the album was announced as the first of two Born of Osiris albums the band has written in 2021.[2] In March 2021, the ensemble released a lyric video for "White Nile", the first single from the album,[3] along with a playthrough video released in May.[4] Also in May, "Angel or Alien", the second single from the album, was released, and announced the release of the album for July 2, 2021.[5] On July 1, 2021, one day before the album's release, the third single "Poster Child" was released.[6] A teaser video for the album was posted a week prior, on June 25.[7]
Touring[]
Born of Osiris will tour in support of Angel or Alien, but due to COVID restrictions, they have only five shows announced for late July in Texas.[8]
Track listing[]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Poster Child" | 4:36 |
| 2. | "White Nile" | 3:49 |
| 3. | "Angel or Alien" | 4:27 |
| 4. | "Waves" | 3:08 |
| 5. | "Oathbreaker" | 3:45 |
| 6. | "Threat of Your Presence" | 3:36 |
| 7. | "Love Story" | 4:23 |
| 8. | "Crossface" | 4:27 |
| 9. | "Echobreather" | 3:36 |
| 10. | "Lost Souls" | 3:27 |
| 11. | "In for the Kill" | 3:51 |
| 12. | "You Are the Narrative" | 3:24 |
| 13. | "Truth and Denial" | 3:42 |
| 14. | "Shadowmourne" | 4:44 |
| Total length: | 55:00 | |
Chart[]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] | 47 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[10] | 18 |
Personnel[]
 | This section does not cite any sources. (July 2021) |
- Born of Osiris
- Ronnie Canizaro – lead vocals
- Lee McKinney – guitars
- Nick Rossi – bass, guitars
- Cameron Losch – drums
- Joe Buras – keyboards, synthesizers, additional vocals
- Production and recording
- Josh Strock - production, vocal engineering
- Matt Dierkes - drum engineering
- Lee McKinney - production, guitar and bass engineering
- Nick Rossi - production, guitar and bass engineering
- Nick Sampson - engineering (tracks 8, 11, 12, 13)
- Jeff Dunne - mixing, mastering
References[]
- ^ Sam Law. "Album review: Born Of Osiris – Angel Or Alien – Kerrang!". Kerrang!. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
- ^ "Born Of Osiris Have Already Begun Writing A Second New Album". Theprp.com. 16 February 2021.
- ^ "BORN OF OSIRIS Releases Music Video For New Single 'White Nile'". Blabbermouth.net. 17 March 2021.
- ^ "Born Of Osiris's Lee McKinney and Nick Rossi deliver a dizzying playthrough of White Nile". Guitar World.
- ^ "Born of Osiris Debut Title Track Off Newly Announced 'Angel or Alien' Album". loudwire.com. 13 May 2021.
- ^ "Born Of Osiris Premiere "Poster Child" Music Video". Theprp.com. 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Born Of Osiris Post Teaser Video For New Album "Angel Or Alien"". Theprp.com. 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Born Of Osiris Announce Summer Texan Tour". Theprp.com. 15 June 2021.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
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