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| Mono | ||||
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| Studio album by Alpha Wolf | ||||
| Released | 14 July 2017 | |||
| Genre | Metalcore, nu metalcore, beatdown hardcore | |||
| Length | 34:12 | |||
| Label | Greyscale Records | |||
| Producer | Jamie Marinos | |||
| Alpha Wolf chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Mono | ||||
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Mono is the debut studio album by Australian metalcore band Alpha Wolf. It was released on 14 July 2017 through Greyscale Records. The first single "#104" was released on 13 March 2017, followed by another single "Golden Fate; Gut Ache" which was released on 30 May 2017, along with the pre-order for the album. The album debuted at No. 29 on the ARIA Albums Chart in its first week of release.
It is the only album to feature former vocalist Aidan Ellaz before his departure from the band in February 2018, following allegations of sexual assault that were later proven false. It is also the last release to feature founding member Jackson Arnold on drums.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Depth Mag |  |
| New-Transcendence |  |
| Heavy Mag |   |
| Kill Your Stereo | 75/100 |
| Hysteria Mag |  |
Reviews for Mono were generally positive. Depth Magazine gave the album a 10 out of 10, calling it "a brave expression of intense and real emotion at its heavy finest. Impressively done."
Track listing
All tracks are written by Alpha Wolf
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ward of the State" | 2:04 |
| 2. | "No. 2" | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Golden Fate; Water Break" | 3:40 |
| 4. | "Shinobi Naku" | 1:49 |
| 5. | "#104" | 3:16 |
| 6. | "Promise Stays (Ft. Alana Sibbison)" | 3:00 |
| 7. | "Mono" | 2:33 |
| 8. | "Failvre" | 3:28 |
| 9. | "Golden Fate; Gut Ache" | 3:15 |
| 10. | "My Untold Memoir" | 2:03 |
| 11. | "Epiphobia" | 2:12 |
| 12. | "Devon St" | 3:21 |
Personnel
Alpha Wolf
- Aidan Ellaz – lead vocals
- John Arnold – bass, vocals
- Sabian Lynch – guitars
- Scottie Simpson – guitars
- Jackson Arnold – drums
- Additional artists
- Alana Sibbison – vocals on Track 6
- Debennie Randall – spoken-word vocals on Track 3 & Track 9
- Artwork
- Milad Safabakhsh – artwork (Credited to Nick Davies, who stole the design)
- Production
- Jamie Marinos – production, engineered
- Lance Prenc – mastering, mixing
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) | 29 |
References
- Sievers, Alex. "Album Review: Alpha Wolf - 'Mono'". Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- "Alpha Wolf - #104 (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
- "Alpha Wolf - Golden Fate; Gut Ache (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
- "Alpha Wolf - Ward of the State (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
- "Alpha Wolf - Golden Fate; Water Break (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
- Simmons, Jonty (30 June 2017). "Alpha Wolf // Mono". Hysteria. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- "Alpha Wolf Release New Music Video, Sign To Greyscale Records". killyourstereo.com. 13 March 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- "Alpha Wolf Announce Debut Album Mono. Drop New Single Golden Fate; Gut Ache". therockpit.net. 30 May 2017.
- "ARIA Charts Media Release (22 July 2017)" (PDF). aria.com.au. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- "ALPHA WOLF // Part Ways With Vocalist Aidan Holmes". hysteriamag.com. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ Burch, Kel (7 July 2017). "Alpha Wolf – Mono (Review)". Depth Magazine. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
- "REVIEW: ALPHA WOLF – MONO [2017]". new-transcendence.com. 7 July 2017.
- "[ALBUM REVIEW] ALPHA WOLF 'Mono'". Heavy Mag. 11 July 2017.
- "Alpha Wolf – Mono (Review)". KillYourStereo.
- Morawitz, Owen (30 June 2017). "ALPHA WOLF // Mono". HysteriaMag.
- https://www.instagram.com/p/BBLBuTBwaWp/
- "ARIA CHART WATCH #430". auspOp. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2017.