''The Horrifying Truth'' is the debut studio album by New Zealand rock band
I Am Giant
I Am Giant is a rock band based in London, United Kingdom. They formed in West Auckland, New Zealand in late 2008 and released their debut album '' The Horrifying Truth'' on 1 August 2011 in Australia and New Zealand, where it has been certifie ...
, released on 1 August 2011.
It debuted at No. 2 and has been certified Gold in New Zealand.
The album became the highest selling NZ rock album of 2011.
With the increasing interest in the band in Asia and Europe, the album was also released in Asia on 23 March 2012, and in the UK on 8 October 2012.
Production
''The Horrifying Truth'' was recorded from January to April 2011 with acclaimed Australian alternative rock producer/engineer Forrester Savell. The album was recorded in Sony Studios in
Sydney
Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about towards the Blue Mountain ...
and Forrester's studio at Sing Sing Studios in
Melbourne
Melbourne ( ; Boonwurrung/Woiwurrung: ''Narrm'' or ''Naarm'') is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Its name generally refers to a met ...
. I Am Giant bassist Paul Matthews and drummer Shelton Woolright became the album's co-producers.
Promotion
Three singles have been released from the album. "And We'll Defy" was released on 10 June 2011,
with the accompanying music video released onto YouTube on 15 July 2011.
Music video for "Let It Go" was released onto YouTube on 2 December 2011,
and for "Purple Heart" – on 27 April 2012.
Track listing
Personnel
;I Am Giant
* Ed Martin – vocals
* Shelton Woolright – drums, co-producer
* Paul Matthews – bass guitar, co-producer
* Aja Timu – guitar
;Additional personnel
* Forrester Savell – producer
Charts and certifications
Chart positions
Certifications
References
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2011 debut albums
I Am Giant albums