Synthetic Division Explained

Synthetic Division
Type:	studio
Artist:	Crossbreed
Cover:	SyntheticDivision-Synthetic Division.jpg
Released:	May 8, 2001
Recorded:	December 2000 – February 2001
Genre:	Nu metal, industrial metal
Length:	46:16
Label:	Artemis
Producer:	Matt Chiaravalle
Next Title:	KE 101
Next Year:	2009

Synthetic Division is the debut album by Crossbreed.^{[1] [2] [3]} 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".^[2]

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."

Notes and References

1. Web site: Crossbreed | Biography & History. AllMusic.
2. Web site: RAMMSTEIN. www.washingtonpost.com.
3. Web site: LOUD & FAST. Tampa Bay Times.