Requiem (John 5 album)
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| Requiem | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | July 3, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Instrumental rock, country, classical | |||
| Length | 42:57 | |||
| Label | 60 Cycle Hum | |||
| Producer | Chris Baseford | |||
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Requiem is the fourth solo album by guitarist John 5. It is essentially an instrumental metal album, but it also has some bluegrass elements. The album is notable for having the majority of its songs named after medieval torture devices.
The first single, "Sounds of Impalement", was released via John 5's official website.
Reception
The album received generally positive reviews, the album received a 3/5 on Sputnik Music and a 10/10 on FPM102, the highest rating the site had ever given to a metal album.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sounds of Impalement" | 4:17 |
| 2. | "Heretic's Fork" | 3:51 |
| 3. | "Noisemaker's Fife" | 5:23 |
| 4. | "Pity Belt" | 1:36 |
| 5. | "Cleansing the Soul" | 5:40 |
| 6. | "The Judas Cradle" | 4:24 |
| 7. | "Pear of Anquish" | 1:01 |
| 8. | "The Lead Sprinkler" | 5:35 |
| 9. | "Scavenger's Daughter" | 6:46 |
| 10. | "Requiem" | 4:27 |
Personnel
- John 5 – lead guitar, banjo, bass. Also co-producer album
- Tommy Clufetos – drums
- Chris Baseford – producer
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