Indestructible (Disturbed album)

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Indestructible
Indestructible cover
Studio album by Disturbed
Released June 2, 2008 (Internationally)
June 3, 2008 (USA)
June 7, 2008 (Australia)
Recorded Fall 2007 at Groovemaster Studios in Chicago, Illinois
Genre Alternative Rock
Hard Rock
Alternative Metal
Heavy metal
Length 49:15
Label Reprise Records
Producer Dan Donegan
Professional reviews
Disturbed chronology
Ten Thousand Fists
(2005)
Indestructible
(2008)
Alternate Cover
CD/DVD
CD/DVD
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Singles from Indestructible
  1. "Inside the Fire"
    Released: March 25, 2008
  2. "Perfect Insanity"
    Released: May 6, 2008

Indestructible is the fourth studio album by American rock band Disturbed. The album was officially released on June 3, 2008,[1] however its digital version was released on May 30, 2008 in the European iTunes Stores.[2] Indestructible is Disturbed's third straight #1 debut on the Billboard 200. More notably, only six other bands have ever had three straight #1 debuts on the Billboard 200. These bands include Van Halen, U2, Metallica, Dave Matthews Band, Staind and System of a Down. [3]

Contents

[edit] History

In an interview with "The Big Rock Show", Disturbed's guitarist Dan Donegan stated that their new album will be a lot "ballsier" than their previous albums and that the band is trying to mix the elements of the earlier records into something new and fresh.[4]

David Draiman stated in an interview with MTV that the album “seems to have taken on a darker, more evil character than the previous albums. It’s more furiously paced and complex." He also said, "Producing the record ourselves has been a learning experience that will serve the record well.”

Draiman's inspiration for the album was from "bad luck" that had occurred over the past few years, including a motorcycle accident, a garage burning that destroyed most of his vehicles,a suicide incident and a number of "bad relationships." Draiman has said that he anticipated the following tracks to be on the record: "The Night," "Run," "Deceiver," "Enough," "Inside the Fire" and "Torn". It is confirmed that a cover of Faith No More's hit song "Midlife Crisis" will be released as a B-side track.

In an earlier interview, Draiman said that they are going to record 15 songs, but will only put 12 songs on the album. According to Disturbed's official website, the band headed out to Los Angeles for the mixing stage, which started on November 29, 2007[5] and finished recording in early December 2007.[6]

A thirty-second sample of a "new" track, which was a re-recording of "Perfect Insanity", was released on their MySpace page on February 26, 2008, and the whole track became available for download on their official website on March 7, 2008. The track has been confirmed to be on the album. The first single, "Inside the Fire" began airing on the radio on March 24, 2008. One day later, the single was released for download on the iTunes Store and Amazon.com.

On April 18, 2008, Draiman had an interview with MTV's Headbanger's Blog website. During this interview, Draiman talked about the Mayhem festival, the torrents of aggression behind the album; the meaning of the album title; his past battles with substances and circumstance; his experience playing for U.S. troops overseas and the betrayal he’s encountered in his search for a soul mate.[7]

On May 2, 2008, the band released the music video for "Inside the Fire"[8], which can be viewed on their official website.

The album artwork for all three versions of Indestructible were made by David Finch.

On the bonus DVD packaged with the limited edition of the album, entitled The Making of Indestructible, it is revealed that there were two additional songs that were written for the album, but were never recorded. The songs were titled "Emptiness" and "Mine".

The album was released worldwide for digital download and physical purchasing on June 3, 2008, with the exception of Australia where it was released on June 7, 2008.

The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, with sales of 252,000 in its first week.[9]

[edit] Reception

The ratings for Indestructible were generally favorable. Some of the criticism it received included the comments made by guitarist Dan Donegan that the album would be "ballsier" was not true. At some points, the album "seems longer then it actually is", and some tracks just "don't deliver".[10]

There was however, much praise for this album, particularly among Disturbed's fanbase. Many fans praised the album for having a unique track list, claiming every song had it's own story. Praise was also received for the "dark and gloomy" atmosphere that many of the songs have to them.

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Indestructible" – 4:38
  2. "Inside the Fire" – 3:52
  3. "Deceiver" – 3:49
  4. "The Night" – 4:46
  5. "Perfect Insanity" – 3:57
  6. "Haunted" – 4:42
  7. "Enough" – 4:20
  8. "The Curse" – 3:25
  9. "Torn" – 4:09
  10. "Criminal" – 4:16
  11. "Divide" – 3:36
  12. "Façade" – 3:45

All tracks written by David Draiman, Dan Donegan, Mike Wengren and John Moyer (credited as Disturbed), unless otherwise noted.

[edit] Bonus tracks

[edit] Limited Edition
  1. "Run" - 3:13

[edit] Japanese Import
  1. "Parasite" - 3:25

[edit] Exclusive Online Deluxe Edition
  1. "Down With the Sickness" (Live at the Riviera) - 5:15
  2. "Just Stop" (Live at the Riviera) - 3:51
  3. "Stricken" (Live at the Riviera) - 4:27
  4. "Stupify" (Live at the Riviera) - 4:22

[edit] B-sides

[edit] Indestructional Videos

Indestructionals are instructional videos made by the band Disturbed to teach fans different guitar solos, riffs, and drum beats and intros. Indestructionals are found on The Making of Indestructible and the "Inside the Fire" website.

[edit] Indestructionals

[edit] Making of DVD

  1. "Perfect Insanity" (Guitar Solo)
  2. "Enough" (Drum Intro)

[edit] "Inside the Fire" website

  1. "Down With the Sickness" (Drum Intro)
  2. "Just Stop" (Intro Riff)

[edit] The Making of Indestructible

The Making of Indestructible DVD comes with copies of both the Special Edition and Limited Edition of the standard CD.

[edit] The Making of Indestructible Chapter Listing

  1. "Flashback"
  2. "Intro"
  3. "MAAW3"
  4. "Break S**t"
  5. "Writing"
  6. "Studio"
  7. "The Night"
  8. "Papa John"
  9. "Lyric Writing"
  10. "B Room"
  11. "Producing I"
  12. "David Tracking"
  13. "Electronica"
  14. "Producing II"
  15. "Cymbol Choke"
  16. "Old Songs"
  17. "Danny's Guitar"
  18. "Inside the Fire"
  19. "Indestructible"
  20. "Naming Record"
  21. "Closing"
  22. "Credits"

[edit] "Inside the Fire" exclusive fansite

The "Inside the Fire" exclusive fansite is an add-on to Disturbed's official website. There are Indestructionals, deleted scenes from the DVD, exclusive audio and other extras contained on this website. You can also apply to be a VIP to certain Disturbed concerts by applying for them. This website add-on can only be accessed by adding the access code contained within copies of the special edition or limited edition packages to your standard account.

[edit] Deleted Scenes

  • "David talks about his inspiration for "The Curse""

[edit] Bonus Footage

  • "Sushi Pizza"
  • "Rehearsal Clip"
  • "Divide Warmup"

[edit] Chart positions

Year Chart Position
2008 Billboard 200 1

[edit] References

[edit] External Links

Disturbed official website
Inside the Fire fansite

Preceded by
Here I Stand by Usher
Billboard 200 number-one album
June 21, 2008
Succeeded by
incumbent
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