The Ills of Modern Man is the third studio album by Canadian deathcore band… Read Full Bio ↴The Ills of Modern Man is the third studio album by Canadian deathcore band Despised Icon. It was released on May 22, 2007 through Century Media Records. The album sold more than 2,000 copies its first week, and peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers.
History
The Ills of Modern Man was record between January until February 2007, with the production of the group former guitarist Yannick St-Amand, and was mixed by Andy Sneap at his own Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, England. The album artwork was made by Don Clark from Invisible Creature. The first music video for this album, is the song "In the Arms of PerditionIn the Arms of Perdition", filmed at -40°C on a secluded icy mountain near Quebec City and directed by Jean-Philippe Bernier.
Musical and lyrical themes
In an interview for the magazine Exclaim!, the lead singer Alex Erian said that the main lyrical themes of The Ills of Modern Man are regrets, dealing with disappointment, fears and inhibitions.
Critical reception
The Ills of Modern Man generally received positive reviews, Alex Henderson of Allmusic described the band's sound as a "example of technical death metal and technical metalcore coming together" and which "they have achieved a balance of accessibility and angularity". About.com reviewer Chad Bowar praised the album saying, "The Ills of Modern Man is technical, brutal, and most important, memorable."
Track listing
1. "In the Arms of Perdition" (Alexandre Pelletier, Eric Jarrin, Steve Marois) – 4:24
2. "Furtive Monologue" (Jarrin, Marois, Pelletier) – 3:22
3. "Quarantine" (Alexandre Erian, Jarrin) – 4:07
4. "The Ills of Modern Man" (Erian, Jarrin, Pelletier) – 3:50
5. "A Fractured Hand" (Erian, Jarrin) – 4:35
6. "Sheltered Reminiscence" (Jarrin, Marois) – 3:13
7. "Nameless" (Erian, Jarrin) – 3:02
8. "Tears of the Blameless" (Jarrin, Marois, Pelletier) – 4:13
9. "Oval Shaped Incisions" (Erian, Jarrin) – 4:02
10. "Fainted Blue Ornaments" (Erian, Jarrin, Marois) – 5:03
Personnel
* Alexandre Erian – vocals
* Steve Marois – vocals
* Eric Jarrin – guitar
* Sebastien Piché – bass
* Alexandre Pelletier – drums
* Yannick St-Amand – producer
* Andy Sneap – mastering, mixing
History
The Ills of Modern Man was record between January until February 2007, with the production of the group former guitarist Yannick St-Amand, and was mixed by Andy Sneap at his own Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, England. The album artwork was made by Don Clark from Invisible Creature. The first music video for this album, is the song "In the Arms of PerditionIn the Arms of Perdition", filmed at -40°C on a secluded icy mountain near Quebec City and directed by Jean-Philippe Bernier.
Musical and lyrical themes
In an interview for the magazine Exclaim!, the lead singer Alex Erian said that the main lyrical themes of The Ills of Modern Man are regrets, dealing with disappointment, fears and inhibitions.
Critical reception
The Ills of Modern Man generally received positive reviews, Alex Henderson of Allmusic described the band's sound as a "example of technical death metal and technical metalcore coming together" and which "they have achieved a balance of accessibility and angularity". About.com reviewer Chad Bowar praised the album saying, "The Ills of Modern Man is technical, brutal, and most important, memorable."
Track listing
1. "In the Arms of Perdition" (Alexandre Pelletier, Eric Jarrin, Steve Marois) – 4:24
2. "Furtive Monologue" (Jarrin, Marois, Pelletier) – 3:22
3. "Quarantine" (Alexandre Erian, Jarrin) – 4:07
4. "The Ills of Modern Man" (Erian, Jarrin, Pelletier) – 3:50
5. "A Fractured Hand" (Erian, Jarrin) – 4:35
6. "Sheltered Reminiscence" (Jarrin, Marois) – 3:13
7. "Nameless" (Erian, Jarrin) – 3:02
8. "Tears of the Blameless" (Jarrin, Marois, Pelletier) – 4:13
9. "Oval Shaped Incisions" (Erian, Jarrin) – 4:02
10. "Fainted Blue Ornaments" (Erian, Jarrin, Marois) – 5:03
Personnel
* Alexandre Erian – vocals
* Steve Marois – vocals
* Eric Jarrin – guitar
* Sebastien Piché – bass
* Alexandre Pelletier – drums
* Yannick St-Amand – producer
* Andy Sneap – mastering, mixing
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The Ills of Modern Man
Despised Icon Lyrics
A Fractured Hand I remember that brief moment when I shouted "end this…
Fainted Blue Ornaments The acid reflux in my throat hasn't appeased my taste…
Furtive Monologue This in audible voice has flattered my ears An unreal sound…
In the Arms of Perdition ""Plunged in bitterness Seduced by an ocean of discontent Ca…
Nameless I crave for even the faintest touch of inspiration Its rive…
Oval Shaped Incisions Estranged The bliss of a young man smoothly slivered in an…
Quarantine I have done it again I could not avoid the soft…
Sheltered Reminiscence In those woods, I still remember the odours The moistened b…
Tears of the Blameless Tears of the blameless Dancing in mist, bordering greed Fi…
The Ills of Modern Man I have had it easy for most of my life Adulthood…