''Given to the Rising'' is the ninth

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by American band Neurosis, released on June 5, 2007. The album is available in a standard jewel case, a limited-edition

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, and a limited-edition double LP, all with the same track list. '' Decibel Magazine'' listed ''Given to the Rising'' as the 76th-best metal album of the decade.Neurosis Biography
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. The artwork for the album, designed by Josh Graham, is a mixture of photos from

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and drawings inspired by the place. Coincidentally, singer/guitarist Steve Von Till and Josh Graham had separately thought of the idea of using Heroes Square as the artwork for the album.

Musical style

The album has been described by music critics as a more aggressive, heavier album than their recent previous output, showcasing a "more direct and hard-hitting approach", resulting in "their heaviest record since 99's '

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Critical reception

The album received critical acclaim upon release. In D. Shawn Bosler's review of the album for '' Pitchfork'', he described it as "their best album in a decade."

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's Thom Jurek praised it as "one hell of an album, better than anyone had any right to expect, and one of the high moments in a career filled with them. Neurosis have no need of caricatures or "more evil than thou" posturing. They are in a league of their own, and from the sounds of ''Given to the Rising'', will remain there for some time."

Track listing

Personnel

;Neurosis * Scott Kelly – vocals, guitar * Dave Edwardson – bass, backing vocals * Jason Roeder – drums, percussions * Steve Von Till – guitar, vocals * Noah Landis – keyboards, synthesizers, effects, backing vocals ;Technical personnel * Steve Albini – production, mastering * John Graham – artwork

Chart performance

References

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