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Calling All Corpses

Wednesday 13 · 2011

44 min · 13 tracks · horror punk

A macabre blend of catchy hooks and horror-themed narratives wrapped in punk-infused melodies.

Why this album works

The album garnered positive reviews for its engaging storytelling and memorable choruses, contributing to Wednesday 13's reputation within the horror punk scene. It also showcased a polished production that appealed to both longtime fans and newcomers, helping to solidify his status as a cult figure in alternative music.
Best for
steady flow with macabre themes catchy hooks for sing-alongs horror narratives with playful irreverence
Context
Released in 2011, "Calling All Corpses" is Wednesday 13's fourth studio album, following the moderately successful "Skeletons". At this point in his career, he had cemented his identity as a leading figure in horror punk, building on previous releases to refine his signature sound and theatrical style.
Stylistic neighbors
Rob Zombie· T.S.O.L.· Balzac

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Blood Fades to Black 1:12
  • 2 I Wanna Be Cremated Standout 4:04
  • 3 Ghoul of My Dreams 3:31
  • 4 One Knife Stand 3:30
  • 5 Calling All Corpses Standout 2:31
  • 6 Miss Morgue Standout 3:38
  • 7 Silver Bullets 4:19
  • 8 Bad at Being Human 4:27
  • 9 London After Midnight 3:53
  • 10 Candle for the Devil 4:25
  • 11 We All Die 3:31
  • 12 Something Wicked This Way Comes 4:18
  • 13 Blood Fades to Black 1:00

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