''The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist'' is the first full-length studio album from American

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band Junius. It was released on September 4, 2009 through The Mylene Sheath and Make My Day Records in

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and digital download formats. The album is based on the life and works of theorist

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Reception

''The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist'' is widely considered to be the band's most seminal work. It is their first album to garner widespread critical attention, including that of mainstream media outlets such as

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and

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. Thus far, the album has been met with near universal acclaim. On December 17, 2009 the album was profiled in the

"Hype Monitor!". The album is currently ranked No. 21 on Sputnikmusic's top 100 highest rated albums for the year 2009.

Track listing

Track notes

*Before the initial release of ''The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist'', the tracks "Birth Rites By Torchlight" and "The Mourning Eulogy" were featured in two episodes of the horror film series ''Dark Path Chronicles'' by Mary Lambert. *The album track "Elisheva, I Love You" was added to the music video game

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on March 15, 2010.

Personnel

''The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist'' album personnel adapted from the CD liner notes Junius * Joseph E. Martinez – vocals,

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, guitar * Michael Repasch-Nieves – guitar * Joel Munguia – bass * Dana Filloon – drums Guest Appearances *

– quotes * Will Benoit, Jess Collins, Bridge Laviazar, Dave Soucy, & Orion Wainer – gang vocals * Ira Bronson – additional writing contributions Production * David Collins – mastering * Kevin Mills & Tom Syrowski – mixing,

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* Will Benoit & James Dunham – additional vocal recording * Brandie Doyle, Nico Essig, Derek Karlquist, Paul Lamalfa, & Jorge Velasco –

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assistants Art * Drew Speziale (of ''

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'')- cover illustrations * Matt Gauck – interior illustrations * Michael Repasch-Nieves – layout, design * Ira Bronson (Black Day Creative) – additional design

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Martyrdom of a Catastrophist 2009 albums Concept albums Junius (band) albums