Lilith (album)
Lilith is the third album by the American heavy metal band Butcher Babies. It was released on October 27, 2017 through Century Media Records and was produced by Steve Evetts.[1] It is the band's first release with drummer Chase Brickenden.[2] The album reached number 11 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart,[3] and number 15 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart.[4] The standard edition of the album contains 11 tracks; the deluxe edition includes 5 bonus tracks from the band's 2014 covers EP Uncovered.
Lilith | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 27, 2017 | |||
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Length | 52:38 | |||
Label | Century Media | |||
Producer | Steve Evetts | |||
Butcher Babies chronology | ||||
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Reception
Loudwire noted that "There's no question Butcher Babies are a polarizing band who have some detractors, but Lilith will certainly earn them plenty of new converts,",[2] while Metal Hammer voiced a similar opinion with "Lilith could be the Butcher Babies album that finally wins over the band’s naysayers."[5]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Burn the Straw Man" | Butcher Babies | 4:05 |
2. | "Lilith" | Butcher Babies | 3:27 |
3. | "Headspin" | Butcher Babies/Agustus Cryns | 3:32 |
4. | "Korova" | Butcher Babies/Agustus Cryns | 4:05 |
5. | "#Iwokeuplikethis" | Butcher Babies | 3:01 |
6. | "The Huntsman" | Butcher Babies/Mitch Marlow | 3:06 |
7. | "Controller" | Butcher Babies | 3:04 |
8. | "Oceana" | Butcher Babies | 3:32 |
9. | "Look What We've Done" | Butcher Babies/Brandon Saller | 3:35 |
10. | "POMONA (Shit Happens)" | Butcher Babies | 3:13 |
11. | "Underground and Overrated" | Butcher Babies | 3:59 |
12. | "Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers (Bonus Track)" | Frank Beard/Billy Gibbons/Joe Michael Hill | 2:54 |
13. | "They're Coming to Take Me Away (Bonus Track)" | Jerry N. Bonaparte | 3:16 |
14. | "Don't Give a Fuck (Bonus Track)" | Mike Clark/Michael Muir | 2:22 |
15. | "Crazy Horses (Bonus Track)" | Alan Osmond/Merrill Osmond/Wayne Osmond | 2:55 |
16. | "Pussy Whipped (Bonus Track)" | Charlie Benante/Scott Ian/Dan Lilker/Billy Milano | 2:32 |
Total length: | 52:38 |
Personnel
- Butcher Babies
- Heidi Shepherd – vocals
- Carla Harvey – vocals
- Henry Flury – guitars
- Jason Klein – bass
- Chase Brickenden – drums
- Production
Charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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US Independent Albums (Billboard)[3] | 11 |
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[4] | 15 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[6] | 43 |
References
- "Butcher Babies Announce 'Lilith' Release Date, Unveil Title Track". Blabbermouth.net. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- Bowar, Chad (27 October 2017). "Butcher Babies, 'Lilith' – Album Review". Loudwire. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- "Butcher Babies Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard.
- "Butcher Babies Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard.
- Leivers, Danni (3 January 2018). "Butcher Babies - Lilith album review". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- "Butcher Babies Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard.