''Chaos of Forms'' is the third studio album by American

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, released on August 16, 2011 by Relapse Records. The song "Cradle Robber" was released and streamed on their

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page on May 10, 2011. This album is the last album to feature the original bassist Anthony Buda, and the first album to feature guitarist Dan Gargiulo.

Critical reception

''Chaos of Forms'' was well received by critics. The Daily Rotation awarded the album 9.3 out of 10, calling it "one of the best records of the year" that produces "some of the catchiest and heaviest metal since Pantera".

Track listing

Personnel

Writing, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes. ;Revocation * David Davidson –

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, lead vocals * Dan Gargiulo – rhythm guitar * Anthony Buda – bass,

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* Phil Dubois-Coyne – drums ;Additional musicians * Davindar Singh – baritone saxophone on "The Watchers" * Wyatt Palmer –

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on "The Watchers" * Derek Beckvold – alto saxophone on "The Watchers" * Nigel Taylor –

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on "The Watchers" * Pete Rutcho – organ solo on "The Watchers" ;Production * Revocation –

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* Peter Rutcho – production,

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, mixing ;Artwork and design * Orion Landau – design

Chart performance

References

{{Authority control 2011 albums Relapse Records albums Revocation (band) albums