Released September 04, 2009 | Length 48:55 Release date 4 September 2009 Label The Mylene Sheath | |
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Recorded Henson Recording StudiosLos Angeles, CA(March 2007 - July 2008) Genres Post-rock, Indie rock, Art rock Post-rock albums Junius, Tertia, Soul Machine, Let Us Garlands Bring, Copia | ||
Junius birth rites by torchlight
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.
Contents
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!".
The album is currently ranked No. 21 on Sputnikmusic's top 100 highest rated album's for the year 2009.
Personnel
The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist album personnel adapted from the CD linear notes
Junius
Guest Appearances
Production
Art
Songs
1Birth Rites by Torchlight5:19
2The Antediluvian Fire7:20
3(turning to the spirits of the hours)1:01