''Rareform'' is the second studio album by American
progressive metal
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band
After the Burial
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. It was released on July 22, 2008, through
Sumerian Records
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On September 15, 2009, the band released a re-mixed and re-mastered version of ''Rareform'' with alternative artwork and bonus features. The vocals on the reissue were re-recorded with the band's current vocalist, Anthony Notormaso (in contrast to Grant Luoma, who performed lead vocals for the original version of ''Rareform''). Contrary to popular belief, the drums were not actually re-recorded by Dan Carle live and were still programmed for the reissue of the album, albeit remixed extensively. Both editions of the album were produced by the band's rhythm guitarist, Justin Lowe.
Track listing
Personnel
;After the Burial
*Trent Hafdahl – lead guitar, backing vocals, production, engineering
*Justin Lowe – rhythm guitar, drums, programming, production, mixing
*Lerichard "Lee" Foral – bass
*Grant Luoma – lead vocals (original release)
*Anthony Notarmaso – lead vocals (2009 reissue version)
;Additional musicians
*Alex Haza – guest vocals on track 2
*Matthew Downs – guest vocals on track 3
;Additional personnel
*Mark Softich – mixing, mastering
*Shawn Keith – A&R
*Damagework – artwork