''Desolation of Eden'' is the debut studio album by American

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band

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. It was released February 16, 2010 through Artery Recordings. Upon its release, the album reached 21 on the

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chart. ''Desolation of Eden''at

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''Desolation of Eden'' features two re-recordings of the songs "Cheyne Stokes" and "Recreant" which were originally on the band's self-titled EP.

Style

Alex Henderson of

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described the style of music on the album as

; a "noisy, caustic, abrasive mixture of

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and

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Reception

awarded the album three stars out of five, noting that it was not an album for everyone, but an audience "who do appreciate highly technical deathcore will find Desolation of Eden to be a likable (if less than stellar) contribution to metal's lunatic fringe."

Track listing

Personnel

;Chelsea Grin * Alex Koehler – vocals * Michael Stafford – guitar * Dan Jones – guitar * Jake Harmond – guitar * David Flinn – bass guitar * Andrew Carlston – drums ;Production * Produced by Timothy Lambesis * Engineered & mixed by Daniel Castleman *

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by Stephan Hawkes * Management by Mike Milford & Eric Rushing (The Artery Foundation) * Booking by Nick Storch

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2010 debut albums Chelsea Grin albums Artery Recordings albums