The Brutal Language

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The Brutal Language
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Studio album by
Released7 November 2005
Genre Alternative metal
Length36.20
Label Rovena Recordings
Undergroove
Producer Mick Murphy
My Ruin chronology
The Horror of Beauty
(2003)
The Brutal Language
(2005)
Throat Full of Heart
(2008)
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The Brutal Language is the fourth full-length album released by the metal band My Ruin. Metal Express Radio described the lyrics as evil but with a humorous side. [2]

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Nature Boy" - 1:13
  2. "Silverlake 6571" - 4:38
  3. "The Devil Walks" - 3:44
  4. "Spilling Open" - 3:48
  5. "Cold Hands Warm Heart" - 3:53
  6. "Metamorphosis - 4:42
  7. "Summer of Hell" - 4:11
  8. "Vince Vaughn" - 3:02
  9. "Imitation of Christ" - 4:05
  10. "Touch Me I'm Sick" (Mudhoney cover) - 2:56

Personnel

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References

  1. Greg Prato. "The Brutal Language Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 August 2019.<
  2. Jeremy Juliano (6 September 2015). "MY RUIN – The Brutal Language (Review)". Metal Express Radio. Retrieved 16 August 2019.