The Simulation

Summary

The Simulation is the fifth studio album by American progressive metalcore band Born of Osiris, released on January 11, 2019 through Sumerian Records. It was originally announced as the first of two Born of Osiris albums planned for release in 2019,[2] though the second album remained unreleased for the rest of that year. In July 2018, the ensemble released a lyric video for "Silence the Echo", the first single from the album.[3] In November 2018 "The Accursed", the second single from the album, was released.[4] On January 10, 2019; the third single "Cycles of Tragedy" was released.[5]

The Simulation
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 11, 2019 (2019-01-11)
Recorded2018
Genre
Length25:40
LabelSumerian
ProducerBorn of Osiris
Born of Osiris chronology
The Eternal Reign
(2017)
The Simulation
(2019)
Angel or Alien
(2021)
Singles from The Simulation
  1. "Silence the Echo"
    Released: July 16, 2018
  2. "The Accursed"
    Released: November 16, 2018
  3. "Cycles of Tragedy"
    Released: January 10, 2019
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Track listing edit

No.TitleLength
1."The Accursed"3:26
2."Disconnectome"3:18
3."Cycles of Tragedy"3:10
4."Under the Gun"3:35
5."Recursion"0:53
6."Analogs in a Cell"2:56
7."Silence the Echo"4:30
8."One Without the Other"3:52
Total length:25:40[6]

Personnel edit

Born of Osiris

  • Ronnie Canizaro – lead vocals, production
  • Lee McKinney – guitars, instrument engineering, instrument tracking, instrument editing, keyboards and effects engineering
  • Nick Rossi – bass, production, keyboards and effects engineering
  • Cameron Losch – drums, production, keyboards and effects engineering
  • Joe Buras – keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals, production, keyboards and effects engineering

Additional personnel

  • Nick Sampson – mastering, mixing, vocal engineering
  • Allan Hessler – vocal engineering
  • Max Klein – vocal editing, additional engineering
  • Maskarade – album artwork
  • Daniel McBride – art direction , layout, additional art
  • Ash Avildsen – additional vocal production (tracks 1, 3)
  • Nick Walters – additional vocal production (tracks 1, 3)

References edit

  1. ^ Thom Jurek. "The Simulation - Born of Osiris | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  2. ^ "Born Of Osiris Detail New Album "The Simulation", Premiere "The Accursed" Music Video (Updated)". Theprp.com. 16 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Born of Osiris Debut New Song 'Silence the Echo'". MetalSucks. 17 July 2018.
  4. ^ "Born of Osiris Premiere Official Video for 'The Accursed,' Share Upcoming Album and Tour Details". Guitar World.
  5. ^ "BORN OF OSIRIS - Cycles Of Tragedy (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Sumerian Records. January 10, 2019. Retrieved February 12, 2019.
  6. ^ "BORN OF OSIRIS To Release 'The Simulation' Album In January". Blabbermouth.net. 16 November 2018.