Erra (album)

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Erra
Erra Self-Titled cover.jpg
Studio album by
Erra
ReleasedMarch 19, 2021
GenreProgressive metalcore
Length53:27
LabelUNFD
Producer
  • Carson Slovak
  • Grant McFarland
Erra chronology
Neon
(2018) 		Erra
(2021)
Singles from Erra
  1. "Snowblood"
    Released: August 27, 2020
  2. "House of Glass"
    Released: November 19, 2020
  3. "Divisionary"
    Released: January 13, 2021
  4. "Scorpion Hymn"
    Released: February 3, 2021
  5. "Shadow Autonomous"
    Released: March 11, 2021

Erra (stylized in all caps) is the fifth studio album by American progressive metalcore band Erra. It was released on March 19, 2021 through UNFD. The album was produced by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland. It is the band's first studio release with the label.[1][2]

Background and promotion[]

On August 27, 2020, the band announced that they had parted ways with Sumerian Records and signed with UNFD, and they released a new single "Snowblood" along with a corresponding music video.[3][4] On November 19, the band released another single "House of Glass".[5][6]

On January 13, 2021, the band released the third single "Divisionary" along with an accompanying music video. At the same time, the band officially announced the album itself, the album cover, the track list, and release date.[7][8] On February 3, one month and a half before the album release, the band unveiled the fourth single, "Scorpion Hymn".[9][10] On March 11, the band released the fifth and final single, "Shadow Autonomous".[11][12]

Critical reception[]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound8/10[13]
New Noise4/5 stars[14]
Rock 'N' Load10/10[15]
Wall of Sound9/10[16]

Erra received generally positive reviews from critics. Distorted Sound scored the album 8 out of 10 and said: "Undeniably the most pivotal moment of their metalcore span so far – ERRA have delivered the goods when it mattered most. Laser focused on highlighting their pros, this self titled-record makes its incredible production job pay dividends. It's modern metalcore as you know it, but just done really, really well."[13] New Noise gave the album 4 out of 5 and stated: "ERRA is a mesmerizing distillation of ERRA's thirteen-year career, one that boldly refracts and refines the group's sound for the uncertain future ahead."[14]

Rock 'N' Load praised the album saying, "ERRA is, in short, phenomenal. Every single instrument works in perfect unison to create these massive soundscapes that fit effortlessly around the crushing walls of aggressive sound Erra have mastered the creation of. From the opening notes to the closing seconds, I found myself completely absorbed within the evolved sound that Erra has crafted and can recommend this release to metal fans without a single second thought."[15] Wall of Sound gave the album almost a perfect score 9/10 and saying: "Honestly, this album is a HUGE development from their last. It is unpredictable, memorable and precisely executed in every aspect. I think they'll find a lot of their older original fans returning with this album and a huge number of new fans as well. Strong, driving, technical metalcore riffs and melodic undertones are ERRA's bread and butter, but this album really takes all of that to another level."[16]

Track listing[]

Adapted from Apple Music.[17]

Erra track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Snowblood"4:13
2."Gungrave"4:00
3."Divisionary"3:41
4."House of Glass"4:20
5."Shadow Autonomous"5:17
6."Electric Twilight"4:25
7."Scorpion Hymn"3:50
8."Lunar Halo"5:51
9."Vanish Canvas"4:46
10."Eidolon"4:37
11."Remnant"4:20
12."Memory Fiction"4:07
Total length:53:27[18]

Personnel[]

Erra
  • J.T. Cavey – lead vocals
  • Jesse Cash – guitar, clean vocals
  • Sean Price – guitar, backing vocals on "House of Glass"
  • Conor Hesse – bass, backing vocals on "House of Glass"
  • Alex Ballew – drums, backing vocals on "House of Glass"
Additional personnel
  • Carson Slovak – production, mixing, mastering, recording
  • Grant McFarland – production, mixing, mastering, recording
  • Josh Johnson – assistant engineering
  • Jeff Kardos – artwork, design

Charts[]

Chart performance for Erra
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[19] 52
US Hard Rock Albums[20] 20
US Heatseekers Albums[21] 4

References[]

  1. ^ "ERRA Announce New Self-Titled Album, Share Music Video for "Divisionary": Stream". Consequence of Sound. January 13, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  2. ^ "ERRA announce self-titled album with new video 'DIVISIONARY'". Rock 'N' Load. January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "ERRA Sign With UNFD Records, Debut "Snowblood" Music Video". ThePRP. August 27, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "ERRA Sign to UNFD + Drop New Song 'Snowblood'". Wall of Sound. August 28, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  5. ^ "ERRA Premiere New Song "House Of Glass"". ThePRP. November 19, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  6. ^ "Erra release new song 'House of Glass'". Distorted Sound. November 21, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  7. ^ "This Is Everything You Need To Know About ERRA's New Self-Titled Album". Rock Sound. January 13, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  8. ^ "ERRA Announce Album Release Date + Drop New Single 'Divisionary'". Wall of Sound. January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  9. ^ "ERRA Premiere "Scorpion Hymn"". ThePRP. February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  10. ^ "ERRA Drop New Song 'Scorpion Hymn'". Wall of Sound. February 3, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  11. ^ "ERRA Premiere New Song "Shadow Autonomous"". ThePRP. March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  12. ^ "NEWS: ERRA share new song, 'Shadow Autonomous'!". Dead Press!. March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b Pugh, Kris (March 16, 2021). "ALBUM REVIEW: Erra – Erra". Distorted Sound. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  14. ^ Jump up to: a b Morawitz, Owen (March 19, 2021). "Album Review: ERRA – S/T". New Noise. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  15. ^ Jump up to: a b "ERRA // ERRA // ALBUM REVIEW". Rock 'N' Load. March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  16. ^ Jump up to: a b Porter, Rhiannon (March 15, 2021). "ERRA – ERRA (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  17. ^ "Erra by Erra". Apple Music. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  18. ^ "Erra: Self-Titled Album – Total Length". Posting. January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  19. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 29 March 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1621. Australian Recording Industry Association. March 29, 2021. p. 6.
  20. ^ "Hard Rock Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  21. ^ "Erra - Top Heatseekers". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
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