Axis of Eden
| Axis of Eden | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by Today Is the Day | ||||
| Released | September 18, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2003–2007 | |||
| Studio |
Austin Enterprise, Nashville, TN Mastering, Clinton, MA | |||
| Genre | Noise rock, avant-garde metal, extreme metal | |||
| Length | 41:55 | |||
| Label | SuperNova | |||
| Producer | Steve Austin | |||
| Today Is the Day chronology | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
| Last Rites | Positive[2] |
| Punk News | [3] |
| Revolver | Positive[4] |
| Scene Point Blank | [5] |
Axis of Eden is the eighth album by Today Is the Day, released on September 18, 2007 by SuperNova Records, an independent label ran by Steve Austin. It is the last album to feature bassist Chris Debari and the only Today Is the Day album to feature Derek Roddy. In 2008, a film was produced based on the album, titled Axis of Eden - The Film, which was released via digital download through SuperNova.[6]
The track "Free At Last" was written on piano after a fight broke out between Steve Austin and his wife. The track "Broken Promises and Dead Dreams" was written about Relapse Records.[7]
Track listing
All tracks written by Steve Austin, except "The Worst Thing That Ever Happened to Me" co-written by Shawn Crahan and Chris Debari.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "IED" | 1:18 |
| 2. | "Free at Last" | 3:48 |
| 3. | "Broken Promises and Dead Dreams" | 2:00 |
| 4. | "If You Want Peace Prepare for War" | 6:02 |
| 5. | "No Lung Baby" | 3:57 |
| 6. | "Black Steyr Aug" | 4:11 |
| 7. | "My Wish Is Your Command" | 2:06 |
| 8. | "Circus Maximus" | 3:58 |
| 9. | "Total Resistance" | 4:10 |
| 10. | "The Worst Thing That Ever Happened to Me" | 2:53 |
| 11. | "Axis of Eden" | 3:29 |
| 12. | "Desolation" | 4:03 |
Personnel
Adapted from the Axis of Eden liner notes.[8]
- Today Is the Day
- Steve Austin – vocals, guitar, piano, production, mixing, mastering, cover art
- Chris Debari – bass guitar
- Derek Roddy – drums
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2007 | SuperNova | CD | SNR008 |
References
- ↑ Prato, Greg. "Axis of Eden". Allmusic. Retrieved July 6, 2015.
- ↑ Moore, Doug. "Axis of Eden Las Rites review". yourlastrites.com. Las Rites. Retrieved 2007-10-01.
- ↑ Avail. "Axis Of Eden Punknews.org review". punknews.org. punknews.org. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
- ↑ Hubbard, JImmy. "Axis of Eden". revolvermag.com. Revolver Magazine. Retrieved 2007-08-15.
- ↑ L, Sean. "Axis of Eden Review". scenepointblank.com. Scene Point Blank. Retrieved 2007-12-02.
- ↑ N/A. "Axis Of Eden: The Film". invisibleoranges.com. Invisible Oranges. Retrieved 2006-11-06.
- ↑ Rosenberg, Axl. "Today Is The Day's Steve Austin: The Longest Metal Sucks Interview Ever". metalsucks.net. Metal Sucks. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
- ↑ Kiss the Pig (booklet). Today Is the Day. Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania: Relapse Records. 2002.