Board Up the House
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Board Up the House is the second full-length album by the experimental metal band Genghis Tron
. The album was recorded and mixed at Godcity Studio from August 29 to September 21, 2007, in Salem, Massachusetts
, by Converge
guitarist Kurt Ballou
. It was mastered at New Alliance East by Nick Zampiello. The album was released on February 19, 2008, by Relapse Records
on CD and on March 25 by Lovepump United on vinyl.
This album contains a few songs that are notably more mature than previous works. For instance, there is a larger emphasis on keyboards, rather than techno beats (which are almost completely gone), as well as an extremely large amount of clean singing used on the album. Most of the songs rely on atmosphere and technicality rather than speed (this idea has previously been explored by Discordance Axis
) as well as progressive metal
shown as an obvious influence. Other moments show a more generalized approach. For instance, "Recursion" is IDM
in sound, whereas "The Whips Blow Back" has more of a powernoise approach. The album's closing track, "Relief", is distinguishable from the rest of the album (and previous Genghis Tron material), as it almost drops electronic music entirely, in favor of a doom metal
sound.
There are two different vinyl releases from Lovepump United: standard and limited. The standard one has two black vinyl discs with the second one being single sided. On the unused side is an etching similar to the album artwork. The limited edition is the same, except the first disc is colored with a transparent splatter design, and it is limited to 400 copies.
Genghis Tron
Genghis Tron is a three-piece experimental metal band formed in Poughkeepsie, New York, USA, and currently based in Brooklyn, New York and San Francisco, California. Genghis Tron signed to Relapse Records after releasing two recordings on Crucial Blast. The band is noted for its creative...
. The album was recorded and mixed at Godcity Studio from August 29 to September 21, 2007, in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,407 at the 2000 census. It and Lawrence are the county seats of Essex County...
, by Converge
Converge (band)
Converge is an American band from Salem, Massachusetts. Playing a blend of hardcore punk and metal since 1990, Converge has helped to define many of the elements of the metalcore genre.-Description:...
guitarist Kurt Ballou
Kurt Ballou
Kurt Ballou is the guitarist from Massachusetts-based band Converge. Aside from his role in Converge, he is a prolific producer, engineering and producing out of his own Godcity studio.- GodCity studio :...
. It was mastered at New Alliance East by Nick Zampiello. The album was released on February 19, 2008, by Relapse Records
Relapse Records
Relapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
on CD and on March 25 by Lovepump United on vinyl.
This album contains a few songs that are notably more mature than previous works. For instance, there is a larger emphasis on keyboards, rather than techno beats (which are almost completely gone), as well as an extremely large amount of clean singing used on the album. Most of the songs rely on atmosphere and technicality rather than speed (this idea has previously been explored by Discordance Axis
Discordance Axis
Discordance Axis was a grindcore band from East Brunswick, New Jersey.-Biography:Frontman Jon Chang on the history of the band:"Discordance Axis was a three piece grind core band that started in NJ around 1992. The band started after myself and Rob's previous band disintegrated and we found Da5e at...
) as well as progressive metal
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
shown as an obvious influence. Other moments show a more generalized approach. For instance, "Recursion" is IDM
IDM
IDM may refer to:Science and technology* Identity management, the management of the identity life cycle of an entity* IDM Computer Solutions* Integrated Data Management...
in sound, whereas "The Whips Blow Back" has more of a powernoise approach. The album's closing track, "Relief", is distinguishable from the rest of the album (and previous Genghis Tron material), as it almost drops electronic music entirely, in favor of a doom metal
Doom metal
Doom metal is an extreme form of heavy metal music that typically uses slower tempos, low-tuned guitars and a much "thicker" or "heavier" sound than other metal genres...
sound.
There are two different vinyl releases from Lovepump United: standard and limited. The standard one has two black vinyl discs with the second one being single sided. On the unused side is an etching similar to the album artwork. The limited edition is the same, except the first disc is colored with a transparent splatter design, and it is limited to 400 copies.
Track listing
- All songs written By Genghis Tron
- "Board Up the House" – 5:54
- "Endless Teeth" – 1:47
- "Things Don't Look Good" – 3:35
- "Recursion" – 2:08
- "I Won't Come Back Alive" – 6:34
- "City on a Hill" – 3:26
- "The Whips Blow Back" – 2:07
- "Colony Collapse" – 4:01
- "The Feast" – 1:56
- "Ergot" – 1:14
- "Relief" – 10:47
Genghis Tron
- Mookie Singerman – keyboard, vocals
- Michael Sochynsky – drum programming, keyboard
- Hamilton Jordan – drum programming, guitar
Additional musicians
- Greg PuciatoGreg PuciatoGreg Puciato is the lead singer of the band The Dillinger Escape Plan. He is known for his reckless live performances, wide vocal range, and outspoken views, having caused controversy due to both performances and interviews...
(The Dillinger Escape PlanThe Dillinger Escape PlanThe Dillinger Escape Plan is an American mathcore band from Morris Plains, New Jersey. The group originated in 1997 after the disbanding of Arcane, a hardcore punk trio consisting of Ben Weinman, Dimitri Minakakis, and Chris Pennie. The band's current line-up consists of guitarist Ben Weinman,...
) - guest vocals on "Colony Collapse" - Kurt Ballou - toy drums on "Endless Teeth"
Production
- Produced by Kurt Ballou and Genghis Tron
- Engineered and mixed by Kurt Ballou
- Mastered by Nick Zampiello