| The Triptych | ||||
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| Studio album by Demon Hunter | ||||
| Released | October 25, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | July, 2005 | |||
| Genre | Metalcore, alternative metal | |||
| Length | 51:11 | |||
| Label | Solid State Records | |||
| Producer | Aaron Sprinkle | |||
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One of the three original covers
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One of the three original covers
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| Singles from The Triptych | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AbsolutePunk | [1] |
| Allmusic | [2] |
| Cross Rhythms | [3] |
| 441Mania | [4] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [5] |
| Mouth Of War | [6] |
| SputnikMusic | [7] |
The Triptych is the third full-length album by metalcore band Demon Hunter which was released October 25, 2005. Produced by Aaron Sprinkle (Emery, Fair) and mixed by Machine (Lamb of God), The Triptych boasts three different album covers—inspired by the album's title (see triptych)--by renowned painter Dan Seagrave (Morbid Angel, Suffocation).
The album hit the #1 position on the Billboard's Heatseekers chart during its first week of release in stores and was re-released on October 31, 2006.
Vocalist Ryan Clark described in an interview that, while the previous two albums had him record vocals with a standing, screened microphone, for The Triptych, he used a basic handheld mic. This allowed him to move around freely and hold longer notes; however, it also allowed Clark to naturally cup the mic which consequently muffled or distanced his vocals.[8]
Contents |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Flame That Guides Us Home" | 0:29 |
| 2. | "Not I" | 4:14 |
| 3. | "Undying" | 4:18 |
| 4. | "Relentless Intolerance" | 4:02 |
| 5. | "Deteriorate" | 5:53 |
| 6. | "The Soldier's Song" | 5:24 |
| 7. | "Fire to My Soul" | 4:03 |
| 8. | "One Thousand Apologies" | 4:56 |
| 9. | "The Science of Lies" | 4:09 |
| 10. | "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck" (Prong cover) | 4:13 |
| 11. | "Ribcage" | 3:46 |
| 12. | "The Tide Began to Rise" | 5:35 |
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Total length:
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51:11 | |
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 2005 | Billboard 200 | #136 |
| 2005 | Top Christian Albums | #10 |
| 2006 | Top Heatseekers | #1 |
From the official website (February 18, 2006): "We can't tell you how humbled we've been by the outpouring of support from the Armed Forces. 'The Soldier's Song' is for them and the letters, photos and friendship continues. SPC Davis, SPC Peterson and SSGT Childs in Iraq, Specialist Graham who served in the Airborne in Iraq and Afghanistan, Paxton in the Air Force, and Warrant Officer Slagle are just a few of the men and women who are true HUNTERS out there sacrificing everyday, risking life and limb and often paying the ultimate price."
On October 31, 2006, The Triptych was rereleased with four exclusive tracks and a DVD with footage from a live show in LA, behind the scene documentaries, studio footage, interviews with the band on the road, miscellaneous live footage from the tour, and the videos for “One Thousand Apologies,” “Undying,” “Not Ready to Die,” and “Infected.” The four exclusive tracks are:
DVD Live show from the Glasshouse in Pamona, Ca.
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