Black Magic; All Mysteries Revealed
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| Released | March 9, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | Sound City Studios (Los Angeles, California)[1] | |||
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| Length | 42:25 | |||
| Label | Volcom | |||
| Producer | Nick Raskulinecz | |||
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Black Magic; All Mysteries Revealed is the second
Concept and style
Black Magic; All Mysteries Revealed is said to be loosely based on the novel The Master and Margarita by Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov.[2] Speaking in an interview, Year Long Disaster frontman Daniel Davies explained that the band was influenced by the book's themes of "good and evil, spiritual and material" when writing the songs on the album.[3]
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [4] |
| DisAgreement.net | 5/10[5] |
| Metal Rage | 83/100[6] |
| MetalReviews.com | 87/100[7] |
| Metal Temple | 8/10[8] |
| Punknews.org | [9] |
| Punk Rock Theory | 7.5/10[10] |
| ThePunkSite.com | [11] |
Media response to Black Magic; All Mysteries Revealed was mixed. Gregory Heaney of AllMusic suggested that the album is better than its predecessor, 2007's Year Long Disaster, describing its sound as "darker and heavier" than the self-titled release.[4] Heaney noted that "the songs feel less rushed, giving them the relaxed and confident demeanor of a band that's starting to come into their own as songwriters", highlighting tracks including "Major Arcana" and "Show Me Your Teeth".[4] Punknews.org's review of the album was less positive, claiming that the band's music "lack[s] depth"; the reviewer did, however, admit that "the band is at least good at what they do".[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Black Magic (Intro)" | 1:17 |
| 2. | "Show Me Your Teeth" | 3:56 |
| 3. | "Love Like Blood" | 3:50 |
| 4. | "Stranger in My Room" | 3:42 |
| 5. | "Sparrow Hill" | 6:39 |
| 6. | "Seven of Swords" | 3:33 |
| 7. | "She Told Us All" | 4:23 |
| 8. | "Venus at the Crossroads" | 3:55 |
| 9. | "Major Arcana" | 3:05 |
| 10. | "Foggy Bottom" | 4:52 |
| 11. | "Cyclone" | 3:19 |
Personnel
- Daniel Davies – vocals, guitar
- Rich Mullins – bass
- Brad Hargreaves– drums, percussion
Additional personnel
- Nick Raskulinecz – producer, mixer
- Paul Figueroa – engineer
- Adam Ayan – mastering
- Sean Oakley – engineering assistance
- Aaron Dahl – mixing assistance
- Ted CoConis – cover artwork
- Desire Pfeiffer – photography
- Sophie Gransard – layout
References
- ^ "Year Long Disaster Begins Recording New Album". Blabbermouth.net. September 22, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ^ "Year Long Disaster's 'Black Magic' Due In March". Blabbermouth.net. January 6, 2010. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ^ Stander, Tazz (May 20, 2010). "Daniel Davies - Year Long Disaster - Interview Exclusive". Uber Rock. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ^ a b c Heaney, Gregor. "Black Magic; All Mysteries Revealed Review". AllMusic. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ^ "Year Long Disaster – Black Magic; All Mysteries Revealed". DisAgreement.net. February 27, 2010. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- ^ "Year Long Disaster – Black Magic; All Mysteries Revealed". Metal Rage. March 2, 2010. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Khelek. "Year Long Disaster – Black Magic; All Mysteries Revealed". MetalReviews.com. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Voutiriadou, Maria (February 4, 2010). "Year Long Disaster – Black Magic; All Mysteries Revealed". Metal Temple. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ a b Pelone, Joe (December 14, 2010). "Year Long Disaster – Black Magic; Mysteries Revealed". Punknews.org. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ^ Dumarey, Tom (May 11, 2010). "Year Long Disaster – Black Magic; All Mysteries Revealed". Punk Rock Theory. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ Faulkner, Cole (June 30, 2013). "Year Long Disaster – Black Magic; All Mysteries Revealed". ThePunkSite.com. Retrieved January 28, 2023.