Dystopia (Dystopia album)

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Dystopia
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Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 2008
Recorded20042005
StudioLouder Studios (Grass Valley, California)
Genre
Length32:46
Label Life is Abuse
Producer Tim Green
Dystopia chronology
The Aftermath
(1999)
Dystopia
(2008)
Professional ratings
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Dystopia is the third and final studio album by the American sludge metal band Dystopia. It was recorded sporadically between 2004 and 2005[ citation needed ], though the album's release wouldn't occur until February 2008 via Life Is Abuse, shortly after the band had already split up. [2]

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Now and Forever"7:44
2."Control All Delete"1:54
3."Leaning with Intent to Fall"5:32
4."The Growing Minority"1:49
5."Illusion of Love" (Carcinogen cover)3:01
6."Number One Hypocrite"4:24
7."My Meds Aren't Working"3:59
8.Untitled (CD bonus track)4:23

Personnel

Dystopia

Production and additional staff

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References

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