IV (Maylene and the Sons of Disaster album)

IV is the fourth studio album by Maylene and the Sons of Disaster. It was released September 27, 2011.[2] The first single released from the album was 'In Dead We Dream', through the Revolver Magazine website, on August 4, 2011.[3] On August 15, 2011, Alternative Press released a new single by Maylene and the Sons of Disaster entitled 'Open Your Eyes' through their website.[4] Sept. 26, 2011, AOL began streaming the album via their website.[5]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[6]
Alternative Press	(0.75/5)[7]
Christian Music Zine	(4/5)[8]
Decoy Music	[9]
Exclaim!	(negative)[10]
Jesus Freak Hideout	[11]
PopMatters	[12]
Rockfreaks.net	(7/10)[13]
Tucson Weekly	(positive)[14]
Under The Gun Review	9/10 [15]

IV
Studio album by Maylene and the Sons of Disaster
Released	September 27, 2011
Genre	Alternative rock Southern rock groove metal
Length	41:38
Label	Ferret
Producer	Brian Virtue Rob Graves
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster chronology
III (2009) IV (2011)
Singles from IV
"Open Your Eyes" Released: August 22, 2011[1]

Track listing

1. "In Dead We Dream" – 3:16
2. "Save Me" – 4:00
3. "Faith Healer (Bring Me Down)" – 3:37
4. "Open Your Eyes" – 3:15
5. "Killing Me Slow" – 4:04
6. "Taking On Water" – 4:05
7. "Fate Games" – 2:16
8. "Come For You" – 3:59
9. "Never Enough" – 2:51
10. "Cat's Walk" – 2:37
11. "Drought of '85" – 4:11
12. "Off To The Laughing Place" – 3:27

Deluxe and 'limited' editions

Deluxe Editions of IV are available through iTunes[16] and Amazon MP3.[17] The Deluxe Edition includes 1 new song and 1 remix:

13. "Carry Us Away" - 2:46
14. "Save Me (High Top Kicks Remix)" - 5:47

The "Limited" Edition is a signed copy of the non-Deluxe album. This was only available to the first 500 pre-orders through MerchNOW.[18]

Personnel

Maylene & The Sons of Disaster

• Dallas Taylor - vocals, acoustic guitar on "Off to the Laughing Place"
• Chad Huff - lead guitar
• Jake Duncan - guitar, vocals
• Brad Lehmann - bass
• Miles McPherson - drums, percussion

Production[19]

• Brian Virtue - Producer
• Rob Graves - Co-Producer
• Forefathers Group - Artwork[20]

References

1. "iTunes - Music - Open Your Eyes - Single by Maylene & The Sons of Disaster". Apple Inc. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
2. "IV: Maylene & The Sons Of Disaster: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
3. Brandon Geist. "Exclusive: Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Debut New Song "In Dead We Dream" - Revolver Magazine". Revolvermag.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-11. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
4. "Alternative Press | Features | Exclusive Stream: Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster's "Open Your Eyes"". Altpress.com. 2011-08-15. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
5. "Play Full Music Albums Free - AOL Music". Music.aol.com. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
6. Prato, Greg. "IV Review". Allmusic. All Media Guide (Rovi). Retrieved 2012-02-17.
7. Schreurs, Jason (September 26, 2011). "Reviews: IV from Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
8. Garza, Adrian (September 28, 2011). "Maylene and the Sons of Disaster – IV (Review)". Christian Music Zine. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
9. Lohr, Bill (September 20, 2011). "Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster - IV". Decoy Music. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
10. Munro, Tyler (September 27, 2011). "Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster - IV". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
11. Fryberger, Scott (September 23, 2011). "Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster - IV". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
12. Colgan, Chris (October 26, 2011). "Maylene and the Sons of Disaster: IV". PopMatters. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
13. "Maylene and the Sons of Disaster - IV". Rockfreaks.net. November 20, 2011. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
14. Keene, Jarret (November 24, 2011). "Maylene and the Sons of Disaster: IV (Ferret)". Tucson Weekly. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
15. "REVIEW: Maylene and the Sons of Disaster: 'IV'". Under the Gun Review. September 15, 2011.
16. "iTunes - Music - IV (Deluxe Version) by Maylene & The Sons of Disaster". Itunes.apple.com. 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
17. "IV (Deluxe) [+Digital Booklet]: Maylene & The Sons Of Disaster: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
18. "MerchNOW". New.merchnow.com. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
19. "Maylene Update | News". Indie Vision Music. Archived from the original on 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
20. "MAYLENE AND THE SONS OF DISASTER TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM "IV" ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2011". Action! Pr. Archived from the original on July 7, 2012. Retrieved 2012-03-22.