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The Righteous & the Butterfly

Mushroomhead · 2014

60 min · 17 tracks · industrial metal

An industrial metal landscape where aggressive riffs intertwine with haunting melodies and theatrical vocals.

Why this album works

'The Righteous & the Butterfly' debuted at number 44 on the Billboard 200 and received positive reviews for its blend of heavy metal and eclectic influences. The album is notable for revitalizing interest in Mushroomhead during a period when many industrial metal bands struggled to maintain relevance.
Career context
Released in 2014, 'The Righteous & the Butterfly' marked Mushroomhead's first album in six years, following their 2006 release, 'Savior Sorrow.' At this point, the band was navigating lineup changes and redefining their sound while aiming to reconnect with both long-time fans and new listeners.
Stylistic neighbors
Marilyn Manson· Rob Zombie· Blue Stahli

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Our Apologies 3:23
  • 2 How Many Times Standout 4:50
  • 3 Devils Be Damned Standout 3:16
  • 4 Qwerty 3:30
  • 5 Portraits of the Poor 3:31
  • 6 Childlike 1:45
  • 7 This Cold Reign 4:04
  • 8 We Are the Truth Standout 4:05
  • 9 Son of 7 3:29
  • 10 For Your Pleasure 4:12
  • 11 Worlds Collide 4:19
  • 12 Graveyard Du Jour 3:20
  • 13 Out of My Mind 3:35
  • 14 Rumor Has It 3:39
  • 15 We Are the Truth 3.0 3:42
  • 16 Dope Ass Watt (remix) 3:00
  • 17 Watt (DG mix) 2:33

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