Given to the Rising
2007 studio album by Neurosis
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Given to the Rising is the ninth studio album by American band post-metal band Neurosis, released on June 5, 2007. The album is available in a standard jewel case, a limited-edition digipak, and a limited-edition double LP, all with the same track list. Decibel Magazine listed Given to the Rising as the 76th-best metal album of the decade.[1] A DVD documentary is also available from Neurot Records. The artwork for the album, designed by Josh Graham, is a mixture of photos from Heroes Square in Budapest and drawings inspired by the place. Coincidentally, singer/guitarist Steve Von Till and Josh Graham had separately thought of the idea of using Heroes Square as the artwork for the album.
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| Released | May 8, 2007 | |||
| Genre | Post-metal, sludge metal | |||
| Length | 70:42 | |||
| Label | Neurot Recordings | |||
| Producer | Steve Albini, Neurosis | |||
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Musical style
The album has been described by music critics as a more aggressive, heavier album than their recent previous output, showcasing a "more direct and hard-hitting approach", resulting in "their heaviest record since 99's 'Times Of Grace'".[2][3][4]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The A.V. Club | B+[5] |
| Pitchfork | (8.6/10)[2] |
| PopMatters | [6] |
| Rock Sound | [4] |
| Spin | [7] |
| Stylus | A−[8] |
The album received critical acclaim upon release. In D. Shawn Bosler's review of the album for Pitchfork, he described it as "their best album in a decade."[2] AllMusic's Thom Jurek praised it as "one hell of an album, better than anyone had any right to expect, and one of the high moments in a career filled with them. Neurosis have no need of caricatures or "more evil than thou" posturing. They are in a league of their own, and from the sounds of Given to the Rising, will remain there for some time."[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Given to the Rising" | 8:55 |
| 2. | "Fear and Sickness" | 7:13 |
| 3. | "To the Wind" | 7:38 |
| 4. | "At the End of the Road" | 8:25 |
| 5. | "Shadow" | 2:26 |
| 6. | "Hidden Faces" | 5:33 |
| 7. | "Water Is Not Enough" | 7:03 |
| 8. | "Distill (Watching the Swarm)" | 9:13 |
| 9. | "Nine" | 2:28 |
| 10. | "Origin" | 11:48 |
| Total length: | 70:42 | |
Personnel
- Neurosis
- Scott Kelly – vocals, guitar
- Dave Edwardson – bass, backing vocals
- Jason Roeder – drums, percussions
- Steve Von Till – guitar, vocals
- Noah Landis – keyboards, synthesizers, effects, backing vocals
- John Graham – visual media
- Technical personnel
- Steve Albini – production, mastering
- John Graham – artwork
Chart performance
| Charts (2007) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Heatseekers[9] | 31 |