Evolution Through Revolution
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Evolution Through Revolution is the fifth studio album by grindcore
band Brutal Truth
. This was the band's first album since 1997, recorded after an eight-year hiatus. Evolution Through Revolution was released April 14, 2009. It sold around 1000 copies in its first week, and debuted at No. 65 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart.
went on hiatus in 1998, following their tour for Sounds of the Animal Kingdom
. In 2006, the band reformed to record a song for the Eyehategod
tribute album
For the Sick
. Guitarist Gurn was later replaced by Erik Burke of Lethargy
. In late 2007, Brutal Truth recorded four new original songs for This Comp Kills Fascists Vol. 1
. In October 2008, the band entered the studio to record 24 songs for a new album, with work on the album being completed in January 2009. Evolution Through Revolution was released April 14, 2009. A deluxe edition was released by iTunes
featuring two bonus tracks.
The album was well-received by critics. Justin M. Norton of About.com
called the album "brash, experimental and multi-faceted", and found "Turmoil" to be "so fast it appears on the verge of collapsing on itself". Greg Prato of Allmusic commented that Brutal Truth delivered "good ol' fashioned grindcore", complete with "whiplash-inducing 'zero to 60' tempos, guttural growls, noise guitar [and] airtight drumming". Ryan Ogle of Blabbermouth.net
called the album "chaotically creative", and praised "seemingly impossible tempo shifts" and the "grating, yet discernable tone and ear-bleeding servings of feedback". He then compared the album to imagining "a variable speed chainsaw where have the blades have been replaced with sledgehammers and then taking it on a frenzied rampage through a shopping mall."
Critics also appreciated the addition of Erik Burke. Saby Reyes-Kulkarni of Nashville Scene
said the addition of Burke "helped propel Evolution Through Revolution into even more chaotic terrain than the band has explored in the past". Norton agreed, saying "fresh blood certainly helped", as did Ogle, who thought Burke "brings a whole new brand of dementia to the band".
Additional personnel
Grindcore
Grindcore is an extreme genre of music that started in the early- to mid-1980s. It draws inspiration from some of the most abrasive music genres – including death metal, industrial music, noise and the more extreme varieties of hardcore punk....
band Brutal Truth
Brutal Truth
Brutal Truth is an American grindcore band from New York City, formed by ex-Anthrax, Nuclear Assault, and Stormtroopers Of Death bass guitarist Dan Lilker in 1990. The group disbanded in 1999, but reformed in 2006 and continue to release new music.-History:...
. This was the band's first album since 1997, recorded after an eight-year hiatus. Evolution Through Revolution was released April 14, 2009. It sold around 1000 copies in its first week, and debuted at No. 65 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart.
History
Brutal TruthBrutal Truth
Brutal Truth is an American grindcore band from New York City, formed by ex-Anthrax, Nuclear Assault, and Stormtroopers Of Death bass guitarist Dan Lilker in 1990. The group disbanded in 1999, but reformed in 2006 and continue to release new music.-History:...
went on hiatus in 1998, following their tour for Sounds of the Animal Kingdom
Sounds of the Animal Kingdom
Sounds of the Animal Kingdom was the final studio album by grindcore band Brutal Truth before the release of their 2009 album Evolution Through Revolution. This album features a more varied style than previous albums, incorporating grindcore, crust punk, experimental rock and elements of other genres...
. In 2006, the band reformed to record a song for the Eyehategod
Eyehategod
Eyehategod is an American sludge metal band from New Orleans who formed in 1988. They have become one of the most well known bands to emerge from the NOLA metal scene...
tribute album
Tribute album
A tribute album is a recorded collection of cover versions of songs or instrumental compositions. Its concept may be either various artists making a tribute to a single artist, a single artist making a tribute to various artists, or a single artist making a tribute to another single artist.There...
For the Sick
For the Sick
For the Sick is the title of the various artist tribute album to one of the most influential sludge metal bands, Eyehategod. It was released through Emetic Records on March 20, 2007.-CD 1:...
. Guitarist Gurn was later replaced by Erik Burke of Lethargy
Lethargy (band)
Lethargy was a mathcore band formed in Rochester, New York in 1992 and disbanded in December 1999. Their last performance was on Christmas night of 1999. Drummer Brann Dailor and guitarist Bill Kelliher would later appear in Today Is the Day and Mastodon. Guitarist and vocalist Erik Burke is...
. In late 2007, Brutal Truth recorded four new original songs for This Comp Kills Fascists Vol. 1
This Comp Kills Fascists Vol. 1
This Comp Kills Fascists Vol. 1 is a compilation album released by Relapse Records focusing on grindcore and powerviolence bands. The LP was released by Deep Six Records. A limited edition box set of 7 7" records was released in January 2009. The album features 14 bands, 51 tracks and has a total...
. In October 2008, the band entered the studio to record 24 songs for a new album, with work on the album being completed in January 2009. Evolution Through Revolution was released April 14, 2009. A deluxe edition was released by iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
featuring two bonus tracks.
Track listing
Reception
Evolution Through Revolution sold around 1000 copies in its first week, and debuted at No. 65 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart.The album was well-received by critics. Justin M. Norton of About.com
About.com
About.com is an online source for original information and advice. It is written in English, and is aimed primarily at North Americans. It is owned by The New York Times Company....
called the album "brash, experimental and multi-faceted", and found "Turmoil" to be "so fast it appears on the verge of collapsing on itself". Greg Prato of Allmusic commented that Brutal Truth delivered "good ol' fashioned grindcore", complete with "whiplash-inducing 'zero to 60' tempos, guttural growls, noise guitar [and] airtight drumming". Ryan Ogle of Blabbermouth.net
Blabbermouth.net
Blabbermouth.net is a website dedicated to heavy metal and hard rock news, as well as album and music DVD reviews. Blabbermouth.net was founded and is run by Borivoj Krgin. The first version of the website was officially launched in March 2001...
called the album "chaotically creative", and praised "seemingly impossible tempo shifts" and the "grating, yet discernable tone and ear-bleeding servings of feedback". He then compared the album to imagining "a variable speed chainsaw where have the blades have been replaced with sledgehammers and then taking it on a frenzied rampage through a shopping mall."
Critics also appreciated the addition of Erik Burke. Saby Reyes-Kulkarni of Nashville Scene
Nashville Scene
Nashville Scene is an alternative newsweekly in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1989, became a part of Village Voice Media in 1999, and later joined the ranks of sixteen other publications after a merger of Village Voice Media with New Times Media early in 2006. In 2009 the paper was...
said the addition of Burke "helped propel Evolution Through Revolution into even more chaotic terrain than the band has explored in the past". Norton agreed, saying "fresh blood certainly helped", as did Ogle, who thought Burke "brings a whole new brand of dementia to the band".
Personnel
Brutal Truth- Kevin Sharp – vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, artwork - Dan LilkerDan LilkerDan Lilker is a musician from the United States, most known as a bass player, but also guitarist, pianist, drummer and vocalist...
– bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals - Erik Burke – guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
- Rich Hoak – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Additional personnel
- Doug White – recordingSound recording and reproductionSound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
(at Watchmen Studios) - Sanford Parker – recording (at Volume Studios)
- Jason P.C.Blood DusterBlood Duster is a extreme metal/stoner rock band from Melbourne, Australia. Their name comes from the song "Blood Duster" by John Zorn, from the 1989 album Naked City.-History:...
– mixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
, masteringAudio masteringMastering, a form of audio post-production, is the process of preparing and transferring recorded audio from a source containing the final mix to a data storage device ; the source from which all copies will be produced...
(at Goatsound) - Scott Kinkade – photography
- Scott HullScott HullScott Hull is an American heavy metal musician, and the current guitarist and producer for Pig Destroyer, Agoraphobic Nosebleed, and Japanese Torture Comedy Hour. He has been part of many other projects including the controversial band Anal Cunt . Aside from his music works, he currently works as a...
– mastering