Manslaughter (album)

Manslaughter is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Body Count. The album was released on June 10, 2014, by Sumerian Records.[2][3]

Manslaughter
Studio album by
Body Count
ReleasedJune 10, 2014
Recorded2013-2014
GenreThrash metal, groove metal, rap metal[1]
Length50:15
LabelSumerian Records
ProducerWill Putney
Body Count chronology
Murder 4 Hire
(2006)		 Manslaughter
(2014)		 Bloodlust
(2017)
Singles from Manslaughter
  1. "Talk Shit, Get Shot"
    Released: May 19, 2014

Background

On December 9, 2012, Ice-T announced on Twitter that Body Count would begin production on a fifth studio album in January 2013.[4] The following day, Ice-T revealed that Body Count has signed with Sumerian Records.[5] Ice-T suggested that the album was going to be titled Rise![5] or Manslaughter.[6][7]

On May 10, 2013, Ice-T announced that work on the fifth studio album had begun and that it would be entitled Manslaughter. The album was released on June 10, 2014.[8] On May 19, 2014, the album's first single "Talk Shit, Get Shot" was released.[9] On May 21, 2014, the music video was released for "Talk Shit, Get Shot".[10]

Critical response
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic72/100[11]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
All About The Rock[12]
Alternative Press[13]
Consequence of SoundB-[14]

The album received generally positive reviews, and received a score of 72/100 from Metacritic, based on 6 reviews.[15]

Gregory Heaney of AllMusic gave the album three out of five stars, saying "At this stage, Body Count haven't changed much, and really aren't likely to, which means that if you were on board with their earlier work, then Manslaughter has even more rap-influenced metal to fuel your rage. However, if you weren't sold on these guys in the first place, this album isn't likely to change your mind."[1] While Craig Hogan of All About The Rock said "This is quite possibly the best album BC have ever released."[12] Phil Freeman of Alternative Press gave the album four out of five stars, saying "Manslaughter is a ferocious, heavy record that proves once again that Ice-T and company are undeniable metal contenders, far more than a pop-cultural footnote."[13] Jon Hadusek of Consequence of Sound gave the album a B-, saying "Lyrically and musically, Manslaughter is easily Body Count’s most inspired work since their self-titled debut, because it sounds like a reconciliation of all the misconceptions the band had to deal with in the past. It’s a statement of intent this time: They want to be heard, no matter who gets offended or pissed off. If you can’t take it, don’t listen. If you can, then stop talking shit and enjoy the ride."[14]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ernie C, Ice-T and Vincent Price except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Talk Shit, Get Shot"Ernie C, Ice-T, Vincent Price, Will Putney3:47
2."Pray for Death"Ernie C, Ice-T, Vincent Price, Will Putney3:40
3."99 Problems BC"Ice-T3:09
4."Back to Rehab"Ernie C, Ice-T, Vincent Price, Will Putney3:25
5."Manslaughter" 3:13
6."Get a Job" 3:01
7."Institutionalized 2014"Mike Muir, Louiche Mayorga, Ice-T3:46
8."Pop Bubble" (featuring Jamey Jasta)Ernie C, Ice-T, Vincent Price, Will Putney3:24
9."Enter the Dark Side" 3:30
10."Bitch in the Pit" 3:00
11."Black Voodoo Sex" 3:58
12."Wanna Be a Gangsta" 3:45
13."I Will Always Love You" 5:14
14."99 Problems BC (Rock Mix)"Ice-T3:22

Personnel
  • Ice-T – lead vocals
  • Ernie C – lead guitar
  • Juan of the Dead – rhythm guitar
  • Vincent Price – bass guitar
  • Ill Will – drums
  • Sean E Sean – sampler, backing vocals

Guest musician

Charts
Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[16] 102

References
  1. Gregory Heaney (2014-06-10). "Manslaughter - Body Count". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
  2. "iTunes - Music - Manslaughter by Body Count". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
  3. "Manslaughter: Body Count: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. 2014-05-20. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
  4. "Twitter / FINALLEVEL: BodyCount Fans: BodyCount is". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  5. "Twitter / FINALLEVEL: FYI: The BodyCount deal is". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  6. "Twitter / FINALLEVEL: BodyCount starts recording". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  7. "Twitter / FINALLEVEL: BodyCount at 'Warpped Tour'". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  8. "Ice T Says New Body Count Album 'Manslaughter' Is 'Brutal'". Blabbermouth.net. 2014-05-05. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
  9. "Talk Shit, Get Shot: Body Count: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. 2014-05-19. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
  10. Homie, Big (2014-05-22). "New Video: Ice-T x Body Count "Talk Shit, Get Shot'"". Rap Radar. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
  11. metacritic (2014-06-10). https://www.metacritic.com/music/manslaughter/body-count. Retrieved 2014-06-15. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. Craig Hogan (2014-06-16). "Body Count - Manslaughter". All About The Rock. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
  13. "Body Count - Manslaughter". Altpress.com. 2014-06-10. Retrieved 2014-06-25.
  14. Willett, Sam (2014-06-16). "Body Count – Manslaughter". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2014-06-25.
  15. Manslaughter by Body Count, retrieved 2020-03-06
  16. "Body Count Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2014-06-20.



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