Cult of Static
Cult of Static | ||||||||||
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Studio album by Static-X | ||||||||||
Released | March 17, 2009 | |||||||||
Recorded | 2007–2008 | |||||||||
Genre | ||||||||||
Length | 42:11 | |||||||||
Label | Reprise | |||||||||
Producer |
Wayne Static John Travis | |||||||||
Static-X chronology | ||||||||||
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Cult of Static is the sixth and final studio album by industrial metal band Static-X. It was released on March 17, 2009. The album's first single "Stingwray" was released and made available on the band's MySpace page on February 17, 2009. The album's title is a reference to the die-hard fans who have supported the band for so long.[1]
Album information
Though "Lunatic" was the first single for the album, the song had been released on the Marvel's Punisher: War Zone soundtrack. The song is based partially on a warrior, similar to the Punisher character, and was re-recorded for the album to feature a guitar solo by Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine. The album was produced by John Travis, who also produced Static-X's previous album Cannibal.
Cult of Static continues the band's use of guitar solos and the songs feature more samples and electronic sounds than the previous album, Cannibal. "Stingwray" is available on iTunes and on Static-X's Myspace.
The font for the band's name is the one from Wisconsin Death Trip.
Reception
Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
411Mania | 7/10[2] |
About.com | [3] |
AllMusic | [4] |
Alternative Press | [5] |
CDNow | |
IGN | 7/10[6] |
Revolver | (May 2009, p.069) |
Rock Sound | 7/10[7] |
Sea of Tranquility | [8] |
USA Today | [9] |
The album debuted at #16 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and sold 19,000 copies in the United States in its first week, making it the band's highest charting album since 2001's Machine and the album received mostly positive reviews from music critics.[10]
Track listing
All songs written by Wayne Static, except where noted.
- "Lunatic" (Tony Campos, Static) – 3:35
- "Z28" (Campos, Static) – 3:09
- "Terminal" – 3:38
- "Hypure" – 4:15
- "Tera-Fied" – 5:19
- "Stingwray" (Campos, Static) – 4:10
- "You Am I" – 3:00
- "Isolaytore" – 2:46
- "Nocturnally" – 3:49
- "Skinned" – 3:34
- "Grind 2 Halt" – 4:56
Bonus tracks
- "Still of the Night" – 5:03 (Whitesnake cover) (iTunes bonus track)
- "W.F.O." – 3:12 (Best Buy bonus track)
- "Looks That Kill" – 4:12 (Mötley Crüe cover) (Best Buy bonus track)
- "Talk Dirty to Me" – 3:48 (Poison cover) (Special edition download)[11]
Personnel
- Static-X
- Wayne Static - vocals, rhythm guitar, producer
- Koichi Fukuda - lead guitar, keyboards, programming
- Tony Campos - bass guitar, backing vocals, vocals on "Talk Dirty to Me"
- Nick Oshiro - drums, percussion
- Dave Mustaine - guitar (first solo on "Lunatic")[12]
- Marc Jameson - keyboards
Chart positions
Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums Chart[13] | 33 |
The Billboard 200[14] | 16 |
Digital Albums[14] | 16 |
Rock Albums[14] | 4 |
Hard Rock Albums[14] | 2 |
Tastemakers Albums[14] | 9 |
References
- ↑ "Static-X: 'Cult Of Static' Track Listing Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. 2009-01-07.
- ↑ Slayton, Marshall (2009-03-17). "Music - Static-X - Cult Of Static Review". 411Mania. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
- ↑ Van Horn, Jr., Ray. "Static-X - 'Cult Of Static'". About.com. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
- ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Cult of Static - Static-X". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation.
- ↑ "Static-X - Cult of Static CD Album". CD Universe. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
- ↑ Kaz, Jim (2009-04-07). "Static-X - Cult of Static Review". IGN. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
- ↑ Lewis, Faye (2009-03-27). "Static - X - Cult Of Static | Reviews". Rock Sound.
- ↑ Ward, Scott (2009-03-18). "Review: 'Static-X: Cult Of Static'". Sea of Tranquility. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
- ↑ Shriver, Jerry (2009-03-17). "Static-X, Cult of Static: Drill, Baby, Drill". USA Today. Retrieved 2013-08-31.
- ↑ "Kelly Clarkson Holds At No. 1, While "Twilight" Bites". Billboard. 2009-03-25.
- ↑ "Special Download from Best Buy "Cult of Static" CD". static-x.com.
- ↑ "Static-X: New Album Title, Release Date Announced". Blabbermouth.net. 2008-12-09.
- ↑ "Australian chart positions". australian-charts.com.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Cult of Static - Static-X". Billboard.