''Another Animal'' is the self-titled debut album by the rock band

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. It was released on October 2, 2007. The song "Amends" appeared in the closing credits for the 2008 zombie horror film ''

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''.

History

During the writing of '' IV'' by

Godsmack Godsmack is an American rock band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill, lead guitarist Tony Rombola and drummer Shannon Larkin. Since its forma ...

, lead singer

Sully Erna Salvatore Paul Erna Jr. (born February 7, 1968) is an American singer, musician, and songwriter, best known as the vocalist and rhythm guitarist for rock band Godsmack. He is also a harmonica player, drummer, and percussionist, performing these o ...

encountered

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; so guitarist

Tony Rombola Tony Rombola (born November 24, 1964) is an American musician who has been the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the Boston-based rock band Godsmack since the mid-1990s. Rombola has been cited as "an extraodinaire" in the guitar world by ' ...

, drummer

Shannon Larkin James Shannon Larkin (born April 24, 1967) is an American musician, best known as the drummer of rock band Godsmack. He replaced the previous drummer Tommy Stewart in June 2002. Prior to Godsmack, he was a member of Amen, Candlebox, Ugly Kid Joe ...

, and bassist

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went to the studio and recorded music. After writing almost 40 songs, only 14 were used. The left-over songs were then recycled by the members after they recruited

Whitfield Crane William Whitfield Crane IV (born January 19, 1968) is an American singer and founding member and lead vocalist of the rock band Ugly Kid Joe, which was formed in 1989. He has also worked in music outside his band, from performing guest vocals on ...

Ugly Kid Joe Ugly Kid Joe is an American hard rock band from Isla Vista, California, formed in 1989. The band's name spoofs the glam metal band Pretty Boy Floyd's name. To date, Ugly Kid Joe have released five full-length albums, two compilation albums and ...

as well as Lee Richards, Godsmack's first guitarist, and Another Animal was born.

Sound

The music of the album sounds similar to ''IV'', but the vocals are distinct. The album features strong bass-lines and hard-hitting drums; it is predominantly heavier than ''IV'', but includes a few softer songs, including " Fade Away" and "Interlude", which features acoustic guitars and a country sound.

Track listing

All songs written by

, except where noted.

Singles

* " Broken Again" (2007) * " Fade Away" (2008)

Personnel

;Band *

– lead vocals *

– lead guitar, backing vocals *

– bass guitar *

– drums, lead vocals on "The Thin Line" * Lee Richards - rhythm guitar, lead vocals on "The Beast Within", "Black Coffee Blues" and "Save Me", backing vocals ;Other *

Dave Fortman Dave Fortman (born July 11, 1967) is an American record producer and musician. He is the guitarist for rock band Ugly Kid Joe, and has worked with bands such as Superjoint Ritual, Snot, Atomship, Eyehategod, Mudvayne, Otep, Slipknot (on thei ...

- mixing *

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- mastering *

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- artwork *Wesley Fontenot - mixing assistant

Release history

References

2007 albums Another Animal albums Hard rock albums {{2000s-hard-rock-album-stub