The Anti Mother

The Anti Mother
Studio album by Norma Jean
Released August 5, 2008
Recorded April 1 – June 15, 2008, at Ross Robinson's Home Studio, Venice Beach, California
Genre Metalcore, post-hardcore, sludge metal[1]
Length 44:37
Label Solid State, Stomp
Producer Ross Robinson
Norma Jean chronology
Redeemer
(2006)		 The Anti Mother
(2008)		 Meridional
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AbsolutePunk.net(75%)[2]
Allmusic[3]
Alt Press [4]
Artistdirect[5]
CCM MagazineHighly favorable[6]
Cross Rhythms[7]
The FishFavorable[8]
Jesus Freak HideoutSean Lex: [9] Scott Fryberger: [9]
Kerrang![10]
Punknews.org[11]

The Anti Mother (sometimes referred to as Norma Jean vs. The Anti Mother[12][13]) is the fourth studio album from metalcore band Norma Jean. It is the first release to feature new drummer Chris Raines, making Chris Day and Scottie Henry the only members of the band to have appeared on all albums released by Norma Jean.

Album information

Norma Jean added several guest musicians to The Anti Mother, including Page Hamilton of Helmet, Chino Moreno of Deftones[14] and Cove Reber of Saosin,[15] they have also stated that, "We are not just doing "guest vocal" spots for them either... every band does that... we are going to write songs with them". The album was also produced by Ross Robinson, who had previously produced Norma Jean's 2006 album Redeemer.

Lead singer Cory Brandan commented on the new album and the meaning of the title:

“ The Anti Mother is a character we created which represents anything that is deceptive, and yet possesses an outwardly beautiful nature. This record is the most melodic album we’ve ever created, but it’s definitely the heaviest record Norma Jean has done as well--and furious at that. ”
— Cory Brandan, [16]

A music video was made for the song "Robots: 3, Humans: 0" which has been featured on MTV2's Headbangers Ball. It features the group performing in a room of flying debris and follows the supernatural adventure of a young couple.

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Vocals Length
1. "Vipers, Snakes, and Actors"  Norma JeanCory Brandan 4:13
2. "Self Employed Chemist"  Norma JeanBrandan 3:13
3. "Birth of the Anti Mother"  Norma JeanBrandan, Holly Rae, Camille Driscoll 2:48
4. "Robots: 3, Humans: 0"  Norma JeanBrandan, Chino Moreno, Cove Reber 4:31
5. "Death of the Anti Mother"  Norma JeanBrandan 4:06
6. "Surrender Your Sons..."  Norma Jean, Moreno, ReberBrandan, Moreno, Reber 4:40
7. "Murphy Was an Optimist"  Norma JeanBrandan, Moreno, Reber 4:18
8. "Opposite of Left and Wrong"  Norma Jean, HamiltonBrandan, Page Hamilton 3:14
9. "...Discipline Your Daughters"  Norma JeanBrandan 4:16
10. "And There Will Be a Swarm of Hornets"  Norma JeanBrandan, Reber, Rae, Driscoll, Lainee Gram, Ali Pantera Abrishami 9:21
Total length:
 44:38

Personnel

Norma Jean

  • Cory Brandan – lead vocals, guitars
  • Scottie Henry – guitars
  • Jake Schultz – bass
  • Chris Day – guitars
  • Chris Raines – drums, percussion

Guest personnel

  • Chino Moreno – writing, guitars, vocals (track 6)
  • Page Hamilton – guitars, vocals (track 8)
  • Cove Reber – writing, vocals (tracks 4, 6, 7, 10)
  • Holly Rae – vocals (tracks 3, 10)
  • Camille Driscoll – vocals (tracks 3, 10)
  • Lainee Gram – vocals (track 10)
  • Ali Pantera Abrishami – vocals (track 10)

Production

  • Produced by Ross Robinson
  • Mixed by Ryan Boesch and Ross Robinson
  • Engineered by Ryan Boesch
  • Mastered by T-Roy

Art

  • Art Direction by Steve Hash and Norma Jean
  • Design by Steve Hash
  • Photography by Ralf Strathmann

References

  1. ↑ Pacheco, George. "Norma Jean Meridional Review". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  2. ↑ www.absolutepunk.net
  3. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1403009 Allmusic review
  4. ↑
    1. 242, p.155
  5. ↑ Florino, Rick (6 August 2008). "The Anti Mother Review". Artistdirect. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  6. ↑ Conner, Matt. "The Anti Mother". CCM Magazine. Salem Publishing. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  7. ↑ Webber, Ian (17 September 2008). "Norma Jean - The Anti Mother". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  8. ↑ Goforth, Andrea Dawn. "The Anti-Mother". The Fish. Salem Web Network. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  9. 1 2 www.jesusfreakhideout.com
  10. ↑ Dan Slessor. Kerrang! #1224, August 23, 2008. Albums review. Christian metalcore troupe tick boxes on fourth album. p.50.
  11. ↑ "Norma Jean - The Anti Mother". Punknews.org. 20 January 2009. Retrieved 11 May 2012. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  12. ↑ Norma Jean Retrieved on September 22, 2008
  13. ↑ "Discography - Norma Jean" Billboard.com. Retrieved on September 22, 2008.
  14. ↑ Norma Jean - "The Anti Mother" Sessions - w/ Chino Moreno of Deftones Retrieved on June 6, 2008
  15. ↑ Norma Jean Interview at Somethingpunk.com w/ Cory Brandan Retrieved on June 25, 2008
  16. ↑ Norma Jean - The Anti Mother Retrieved on 2008-06-06.

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