The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist explained
| The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Junius |
| Cover: | The_Martyrdom_of_a_Catastrophist_Album_Cover.jpg |
| Caption: | Cover Artwork by Drew Speziale |
| Released: | September 04, 2009 |
| Recorded: | March 2007 – July 2008 |
| Studio: | Henson, Hollywood, California |
| Genre: | Alternative rock, art rock, post-rock, indie rock, post-punk |
| Length: | 48:55 |
| Label: | The Mylene Sheath
(North America + UK)
Make My Day Records
(Europe) |
| Producer: | Junius |
| Prev Title: | Junius |
| Prev Year: | 2007 |
| Next Title: | Reports from the Threshold of Death |
| Next Year: | 2011 |
The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist is the first full-length studio album from American art rock band Junius. It was released on September 4, 2009 through The Mylene Sheath and Make My Day Records in digipak, vinyl and digital download formats.
The album is based on the life and works of theorist Immanuel Velikovsky.
Reception
The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist is widely considered to be the band's most seminal work. It is their first album to garner widespread critical attention, including that of mainstream media outlets such as Pitchfork and Rolling Stone. Thus far, the album has been met with near universal acclaim.
On December 17, 2009 the album was profiled in the Rolling Stone "Hype Monitor!".[1]
The album is currently ranked No. 21 on Sputnikmusic's top 100 highest rated albums for the year 2009.[2]
Track notes
- Before the initial release of The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist, the tracks "Birth Rites By Torchlight" and "The Mourning Eulogy" were featured in two episodes of the horror film series Dark Path Chronicles by Mary Lambert.[3]
- The album track "Elisheva, I Love You" was added to the music video game Rock Band on March 15, 2010.[4]
Personnel
The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist album personnel adapted from the CD liner notes[5]
Junius
- Joseph E. Martinez – vocals, lyrics, guitar
- Michael Repasch-Nieves – guitar
- Joel Munguia – bass
- Dana Filloon – drums
Guest Appearances
- Immanuel Velikovsky – quotes
- Will Benoit, Jess Collins, Bridge Laviazar, Dave Soucy, & Orion Wainer – gang vocals
- Ira Bronson – additional writing contributions
Production
- David Collins – mastering
- Kevin Mills & Tom Syrowski – mixing, recording
- Will Benoit & James Dunham – additional vocal recording
- Brandie Doyle, Nico Essig, Derek Karlquist, Paul Lamalfa, & Jorge Velasco – engineering assistants
Art
- Drew Speziale (of Circle Takes the Square)- cover illustrations
- Matt Gauck – interior illustrations
- Michael Repasch-Nieves – layout, design
- Ira Bronson (Black Day Creative) – additional design
Notes and References
- Web site: Hype Monitor: Junius, Dam-Funk, Laura Veirs . https://web.archive.org/web/20120109171445/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/blogs/staff-blog/hype-monitor-junius-dam-funk-laura-veirs-20091217. dead. January 9, 2012. . 2009-12-17 . 2011-10-29.
- Web site: User's Highest Rated Albums: 2009 . Sputnikmusic . 2011-10-29. 2011-10-29.
- Web site: Music Artist . Darkpathchronicles . 2008 . 2011-12-03.
- Web site: Elisheva, I Love You . . 2010-03-10 . 2011-10-28.
- The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist . Junius . 2009 . 21–22 . CD liner . The Mylene Sheath .
