Chaos of Forms
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Chaos of Forms is the third studio album by the 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. This album is the last album to feature the original bassist Anthony Buda, and the first album to feature guitarist Dan Gargiulo.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Real Metal Reviews | |
| The Daily Rotation | |
| Metal Injection | |
| The New Review |
Chaos of Forms was well received by critics. The Daily Rotation 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".
Track listing
All music is composed by Davidson.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Surprise! You're Dead!" (Faith No More cover) | Patton | Martin | 2:11 |
| Total length: | 49:10 |
Personnel
Writing, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.
Revocation
- David Davidson – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Dan Gargiulo – rhythm guitar
- Anthony Buda – bass, backing vocals
- Phil Dubois-Coyne – drums
Additional musicians
- Davindar Singh – baritone saxophone on "The Watchers"
- Wyatt Palmer – tenor saxophone on "The Watchers"
- Derek Beckvold – alto saxophone on "The Watchers"
- Nigel Taylor – trumpet on "The Watchers"
- Pete Rutcho – organ solo on "The Watchers"
Production
- Revocation – production
- Peter Rutcho – production, recording, engineering, mixing
Artwork and design
- Orion Landau – design
Chart performance
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) | 24 |