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Kataklysm album
Meditations
Studio album by Kataklysm
ReleasedJune 1, 2018
Recorded2017–2018
GenreMelodic death metal
Length38:47
LabelNuclear Blast
Kataklysm chronology
Of Ghosts and Gods
(2015) 		Meditations
(2018) 		Unconquered
(2020)
Singles from Meditations
  1. "Guillotine"
    Released: March 30, 2018
  2. "Narcissist"
    Released: May 5, 2018

Meditations is the thirteenth studio album by Canadian death metal band Kataklysm. The album was produced by the band's guitarist and drummer, Jean-François Dagenais and Oli Beaudoin respectively, and mixed by Jay Ruston, who helmed Anthrax and Stone Sour's latest records. Paul Logus mastered the album. The album was released on June 1, 2018. The band released a lyric video of the single 'Guillotine' on March 30, 2018, and another for the song 'Narcissist' on May 5, 2018. Singer Maurizio Iacono commented to Blabbermouth:

"This is a very personal album to me with old wounds being revisited — I felt a big urge to pour my soul into this release. The boys and I were isolated under the same roof during the writing process, just like we did in the early days... with no worries except having fun, being honest and delivering a serious album that represents us today but respects our past. Our new story is coming and we are eager to share it with you!”

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound9/10
Metal Hammer UK7/10
Rock Hard8.5/10

The album has received positive reviews by critics. Metal Injection gave the album 7.5/10. Dom Lawson of Metal Hammer gave the album 3.5/5 stars in his review. Distorted Sound Magazine gave the album 9/10 in their reviews.

Track listing

All tracks written by the band:

No.TitleLength
1."Guillotine"2:56
2."Outsider"3:57
3."The Last Breath I'll Take Is Yours"3:14
4."Narcissist"2:41
5."Born To Kill And Destined To Die"3:57
6."In Limbic Resonance"4:51
7."And Then I Saw Blood"4:37
8."What Doesn't Break Doesn't Heal"3:21
9."Bend The Arc And Cut The Cord"3:48
10."Achilles' Heel"5:19
Total length:38:47

Credits

Personnel
  • Maurizio Iacono - vocals
  • J-F Dagenais - lead, rhythm and all guitars
  • Stéphane Barbe - bass guitar
  • Oli Beaudoin - drums, percussion
Guest Session
  • Francis Bouillon - samples
Production
  • Jay Ruston - mixing
  • Paul Logus - mastering
  • J-F Dagenais - engineering
  • Oli Beaudoin - engineering
  • Ocvlta Designs by Surtsey - cover artwork, design and layouts

References

  1. "Kataklysm Debut First 'Meditations' Single 'Guillotine'". Loudwire.
  2. ^ "KATAKLYSM - release second single!". 4 May 2018.
  3. "Kataklysm to Pummel 2018 With 13th Album 'Meditations'". Loudwire.
  4. "Kataklysm Release Their First Single from 'Meditations'". exclaim.ca.
  5. ^ "KATAKLYSM: 'Meditations' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled". 23 February 2018.
  6. "Album Review: KATAKLYSM Meditations". 31 May 2018.
  7. "Kataklysm – Meditations album review".
  8. "ALBUM REVIEW: Meditations - Kataklysm - Distorted Sound Magazine". 29 May 2018.
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