Synthetic Division
| Synthetic Division | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 8, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | December 2000 – February 2001 | |||
| Genre | Nu metal, industrial metal | |||
| Length | 46:16 | |||
| Label | Artemis[1] | |||
| Producer | Matt Chiaravalle | |||
| Crossbreed chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| Sputnikmusic | 3.5/5[3] |
Synthetic Division is the debut album by Crossbreed.[1][4][5] The album had three singles: "Underlined", "Seasons", and "Breathe".
Production
The band recorded the album in New York, after Kittie passed along Crossbreed's demo tape to Artemis Records.[1]
Critical reception
The Washington Post called the album a "no-nonsense debut", writing that "it will get the system pulsing".[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Severed" | 4:45 |
| 2. | "Seasons" | 2:51 |
| 3. | "Underlined" | 4:22 |
| 4. | "Breathe" | 5:01 |
| 5. | "Pure Energy" | 4:08 |
| 6. | "Release Me" | 4:49 |
| 7. | "Machines" | 3:16 |
| 8. | "Painted Red" | 4:06 |
| 9. | "Stem" | 3:07 |
| 10. | "Concentrate" | 2:09 |
| 11. | "Regretful Times" | 2:41 |
| 12. | "Lost Soul" | 5:01 |
| Total length: | 46:16 | |
Notes
- "Pure Energy" was written on Christmas Day 2000 when the band was in New York City recording the album and they were unable to spend the day with family.
- "Seasons," "Regretful Times," and "Lost Soul" are reworked versions of songs that previously appeared on the band's self-released album .01.
- One track cut from the album was a 7 and a half minute instrumental called "Synthetic Division."
References
- ^ a b c "Crossbreed | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ Liana Jones. "Synthetic Division Overview". AllMusic.
- ^ "Crossbreed - Synthetic Division (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com.
- ^ a b "RAMMSTEIN" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
- ^ "LOUD & FAST". Tampa Bay Times.