Shapes of Screams

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Shapes of Screams
Shapes of Screams Artwork.jpg
Studio album by
Released7 April 2014 (2014-04-07)
Recorded2013
Genre Progressive rock, post-hardcore, pop punk, rock
Length44:00
Label Graphite Records
Producer Dan Weller
LostAlone chronology
I'm a UFO in This City
(2012)
Shapes of Screams
(2014)
Singles from Shapes of Screams
  1. "The Bells! The Bells!!"
    Released: 11 November 2013
  2. "Scarlet Letter Rhymes"
    Released: 5 March 2014

Shapes of Screams is the third and final studio album by the British rock band LostAlone released on 7 April 2014 on Graphite Records. [1]

Contents

Release and promotion

Shapes of Screams was first previewed to fans at the Victoria Inn, Derby on 7 July 2013. LostAlone released the album's first single and music video, "The Bells! The Bells!" on 11 November 2013 as a free download. The album's title and release date was officially announced on 13 February 2014, alongside a headline UK tour in April.

LostAlone officially announced their third studio album, Shapes of Screams on 13 February 2014. Released on 7 April 2014 on Graphite Records to critical acclaim including a 5K (5/5) review in Kerrang! magazine and are currently touring the record.

"Shapes Of Screams is an album filled with first-kiss adrenaline, heart bursting happiness, life-affirming air-guitar moments and demented genius that will leave you delighted for hearing it" 5/5 Kerrang!

"That LostAlone aren’t Bon Jovi-massive yet is a source of consternation.” NME

"A fearless and absorbing work, it’s likely to be the finest rock album you’ll hear this year.” The Digital Fix

“Shapes Of Screams proves a continuation of their non-existent sonic boundaries.” Indulge Sound

"LostAlone continue their quest to resurrect epic, almost ridiculousl, grand rock on album three.” Total Guitar

"If I could only make one bold proclamation about music this year, it is this: LostAlone are the most underrated band in the world. Of all time" Alternative Press

Track listing

All tracks are written by Steven Battelle.

No.TitleLength
1."Crusaders"4:58
2."The Bells! The Bells!!"4:13
3."Hostages (Destiny)"3:40
4."Sombre Party (Legacy)"2:58
5."G.U.I.L.T.Y"3:36
6."Mental Health"4:10
7."Apathy"3:01
8."Scarlet Letter Rhymes"3:48
9."I Was Born To End This Way"3:22
10."Requiem"3:53
11."Doooooooooomageddon (Global Thermonuclear Metafictional Warfare)"3:35
12."Breathing In the Future Exhaling the Past"2:46
Total length:44:00
iTunes Bonus Track Version
No.TitleLength
13."Method To My Madness"3:57

Personnel

LostAlone
Production personnel

Produced by Dan Weller

Mixed by Adam Noble

Mastered by Dick Beetham

Artwork by Jim Cork

Gospel choir on Requiem - Urban Voice Collective.

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