The Satanic Satanist

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The Satanic Satanist
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Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 21, 2009 (2009-07-21)
Genre Psychedelic pop
Length34:44
Label Equal Vision
Producer Paul Q. Kolderie, Anthony Saffery, Adam Taylor
Portugal. The Man chronology
Censored Colors
(2008)
The Satanic Satanist
(2009)
The Majestic Majesty
(2009)
Singles from The Satanic Satanist
  1. "People Say"
    Released: June 1, 2009
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic (79/100) [1]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [2]
AntiquietStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg [3]
Billboard Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [4]
Entertainment Weekly A− [5]
Pitchfork 6.5/10 [6]
SputnikmusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [7]
The Tune4.6/5 [8]

The Satanic Satanist is the fourth studio album by American rock band Portugal. The Man. [9] The album's artwork is a combination of photographs and watercolor illustrations by lead singer John Gourley.

Contents

On June 1, 2009, the band released the song "People Say" for free download on their official website. [10]

On June 24, 2009, the album leaked on the Internet. Lead singer John Gourley posted a blog entry regarding the leak on the band's official website. [11] The statement encouraged fans to download the album, but to also support the band and purchase the record upon release if enjoyed.

On October 1, 2010, the band released onto YouTube a music video for the song "People Say", directed by Michael Ragen and produced by Joy Saez. [12]

This album featured a guest drummer who had been touring with them while Jason Sechrist took a leave of absence from the band.

Track listing

All tracks are written by John Baldwin Gourley.

No.TitleLength
1."People Say"2:59
2."Work All Day"2:59
3."Lovers in Love"3:14
4."The Sun"3:01
5."The Home"2:57
6."The Woods"3:12
7."Guns & Dogs"2:45
8."Do You"2:55
9."Everyone Is Golden"3:46
10."Let You Down"2:17
11."Mornings"4:39

Personnel

Portugal. The Man
Additional personnel

Charts

Chart (2009)Peak
position
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [13] 68
US Billboard 200 [14] 81
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) [15] 38

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