Crippled Black Phoenix - 200 Tons Of Bad Luck
Review by Pavel Yanev
Crippled Black Phoenix's album 200 Tons Of Bad Luck is a sonic journey through a dark and haunting soundscape. The band's unique blend of post-rock, psychedelic, and progressive rock elements creates an immersive experience that captivates the listener from start to finish.
The album opens with the atmospheric track "The Lament of the Nithered Mercenary," which sets the tone for the rest of the record. The haunting vocals and intricate guitar work build up to a powerful crescendo, showcasing the band's dynamic range.
The standout track "Rise Up and Fight" features a driving rhythm section and soaring vocals that inspire a call to arms. The song's uplifting message is a welcome respite from the album's overall melancholic mood.
The album's title track, "200 Tons Of Bad Luck," is a slow-burning epic that showcases the band's mastery of atmosphere and tension-building. The haunting vocals and intricate instrumentation create a sense of unease that is both captivating and unsettling.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing the Bar | 07:11 | |
| Born For Nothing | ||
| Time of Ye Life/Born for Nothing/Paranoid Arm of Narcoleptic Empire | 18:36 | |
| Burnt Reynolds | 8:42 | |
| Whissendine | 4:58 | |
| 444 | 5:48 | |
| Paranoid Arm Of Narcoleptic Empire | ||
| I Am Free, Today I Perished | ||
| Rise Up and Fight | 05:42 | |
| Wendigo | 3:50 | |
| I Am Free,Today I Perished | 6:03 | |
| Time Of Ye Life | 18:37 | |
| Crossing The Bar | 7:12 | |
| A Lack Of Common Sense | 7:24 | |
| A Real Bronx Cheer | 0:35 | |
| A Hymn For A Lost Soul | 2:25 | |
| Littlestep | 5:56 | |
| Rise Up And Fight | 5:43 | |
| Time Of Ye Life / Born For Nothing / Paranoid Arm Of Narcoleptic Empire | ||
| A Hymn for a Lost Soul | 02:24 | |
| A Lack of Common Sense | 07:23 |
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Catalog Numbers
INV076Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Compilation
- Digipak
- Promo
- Cardsleeve
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | State Of Art Studios |
| Mastered At | Optimum Mastering |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Nick Rhodes |
| Choir | Adrian Britton (tracks: 1, 10), Big Nige (tracks: 1, 10), Charlie Romjin (tracks: 1, 10), Chipper (tracks: 1, 10), George Elgie (tracks: 1, 10), Greg Havell (tracks: 1, 10), Jack Rampling (tracks: 1, 10), Joe (tracks: 1, 10), John Attwood (tracks: 1, 10), Justin (tracks: 1, 10), Kostas (tracks: 1, 10), Laz (tracks: 1, 10), Matt Williams (tracks: 1, 10), Max Milton (tracks: 1, 10), Paula James (tracks: 1, 10), Rose Kemp (tracks: 1, 10), Sarah Flower Davis (tracks: 1, 10), Static (tracks: 1, 10), Stella (tracks: 1, 10), Thom Elgie (tracks: 1, 10), William Waine (tracks: 1, 10) |
| Composed By | Justin Greaves |
| Engineer | John Pickford, Rick Dowding, Stuart Matthews, Tony Doogan |
| Lyrics By | Joe Volk (tracks: 1 |
| Mastered By | Shaun Joseph |
| Mixed By | Geoff Barrow, Justin Greaves, Stuart Matthews |
| Performer | Charlotte Nicholls, Dominic Aitchison, Joe Volk, Justin Greaves, Kostas Panagiotou |
| Producer | Geoff Barrow, Justin Greaves, Stuart Matthews |
| Typography | Martin Greaves |
Notes
- The Ressurectionists & Night Raider were recorded simultaneously at various times starting March 2007 AD until August 2008 AD.
- The Sounds were captured at S.O.A. Studio in Bristol. with the exception of certain parts done last minute at Castle Of Doom in Glasgow and a bit was recorded somewhere in Minnesota, US.
- Everything was mastered at Optimum, Bristol.
- Booklet references songs from The Ressurectionists & Night Raider: 2007-2009 A.D. that are not on this release.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 5 055300 302557
- Barcode (String): 5055300302557
- Matrix / Runout: Sony DADC INV076 02
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LY34
- Mould SID Code: IFPI AEW22
About Crippled Black Phoenix
Name Vars
- CBP
Members
- Kostas Panagiotou
- Nial McGaughey
- Dominic Aitchison
- Justin Greaves
- Daniel Änghede
- Joe Volk
- Niall Hone
- Jonas Stålhammar
- Baz Barrett
- Daisy Chapman
- Andy Taylor
- George Elgie
- Mark Ophidian
- Matt Williams
- Karl Demata
- Joel Segerstedt
- Thomas Elgie
- Christian Heilmann
- Mark Furnevall
- Belinda Kordic
- Ben Wilsker
- Miriam Wolf
- Andy Koski-Semmens
- Tom Greenway
- Helen Stanley
(Why dont you dig how beautiful it is out here?
Why dont you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?)
Crap!" :-)
Great compliment from Germany ... rock on Folks!