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Burning the Process
Studio album by
Pressure 4-5
ReleasedOctober 2, 2001
Recorded2001, Los Angeles, California
Genre
Length35:09
LabelDreamWorks Records
ProducerJay Baumgardner
Pressure 4-5 chronology
Antechnology
(1999) 		Burning the Process
(2001)
Singles from Burning the Process
  1. "Beat the World"
    Released: October 2001
  2. "Melt Me Down"
    Released: April 2002

Burning the Process is the

major label debut album of alternative metal band Pressure 4-5, released on DreamWorks Records in 2001. It features 11 tracks, three of which ("These Hands," "Beat the World," and "Even Worse") were featured on a prior three-song sampler release and were re-recorded for this album. This would prove to be Pressure 4-5's first and only major label album, as the group disbanded in 2003
.

Musical style

Burning the Process showcases a sound akin to contemporary alternative metal as well as groups popular in the 1990s. In addition to a fierce scream, vocalist Adam Rich utilizes his voice comparably to

Quicksand."[3]

Much of the album's lyrics deal with overcoming problems such as grieving and, particularly in the song "Even Worse,"

Frontman
Adam Rich elaborated, "As individuals, we're constantly learning and trying to figure things out - it's an ongoing process. . . It's what life is about, and we named this record Burning The Process in honor of that."

Touring and promotion

Pressure 4-5 acquired a spot on the Second Stage of

Apex Theory and Lostprophets where they previewed new material.[6]

"Beat the World," a song which deals with the sudden death of Adam Rich's best friend,[7] would be the band's lead single off Burning the Process. Its music video, directed by Marc Webb, performed well on modern rock mainstays such as MTV2, and the song found considerable radio play from late summer to winter of 2001. "Beat the World" appeared on the WWF Tough Enough soundtrack in 2001.

In spring 2002, the group introduced their second single and video, "Melt Me Down." Rich explained the song as "[incorporating] the universal theme of having the freedom to express yourself however you want." The track was featured on the

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 soundtrack
.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
[8]

Burning the Process was largely well received.

Allmusic's Bradley Torreano noted the album's resurrection of mid '90s alternative metal and particularly obvious Helmet
influence. He praised Rich's vocal abilities and the track "Stares" while noting "Even Worse" as one of "the only low points of an otherwise impressive debut." Torreano regarded the Burning the Process as demonstrating "a band with a lot of promise and ambition" and wide appeal.

Jessica Jardine of Daily Nexus also praised vocalist Adam Rich in her October 2001 review, stating he had "perfected the art of the catchy hook."[9] However, she goes on to say "Moments exist when one longs for the band to let out its inner Korn and pop some eardrums. There are flashes in tracks like 'Stares' where one relishes hearing Rich tear apart his precious vocal chords as the band flies through charging guitar riffs."[9]

DynamicRock gave Burning the Process 8.5 out of 10, labelling it "one of the year's most riveting and unforgettable releases". They compared the album's sound to

Quicksand, remarking, "Far removed from the aggro-driven, grunge-metal of Antechnology, Pressure 4-5's major-label debut, Burning the Process, is an 11-track odyssey of passion, beauty, and artistic creativity. Combining thoughtfully crafted harmonics with emotionally-driven vocals, Pressure 4-5 has vastly improved as musicians."[1] Gary Graff of Revolver considered it "a powerful debut, certainly a meaty dish that's served with a minimum of garnish-free of raps, loops, and samples." Metal Edge
writer Mike Magnuson commended the lyrical purpose behind the album's tracks. Burning the Process also gained approval from smaller magazines including HITS and Mean Street who commended its "sense of melodic dynamics."

Track listing

All music by Pressure 4-5.

No.TitleLength
1."These Hands"3:07
2."Beat the World"3:00
3."Melt Me Down"2:46
4."Enough"2:59
5."Dehydration"3:20
6."Stares"3:51
7."Pieces"2:44
8."New Wave"3:06
9."Even Worse"2:45
10."Proven"2:43
11."Into Yesterday"4:50

Credits

The Band

  • Adam Rich - lead and backing vocals
  • Joe Schmidt - rhythm guitar
  • Mark Barry - lead guitar
  • Lyle Mckeany - bass guitar
  • Tom Schmidt - drums

Production

  • Jay Baumgardner - producer, mixing
  • Dan Certa - engineering
  • Howard Karp - assistant engineering
  • James Murray - assistant engineering
  • Tom Baker - mastering
  • Ron handler - A&R

Additional musicians

Charts

Album

Year Chart Position
2001 Billboard 200 177
2001
Heatseekers Albums
 5

Singles

Year Single Chart Position
2001 "Beat the World" Billboard
Mainstream Rock Tracks
 39

References

  1. ^ a b c "DynamicRock - Pressure 4-5 - Burning the Process". www.dynamicrock.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2001. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  2. ^ Neilstein, Vince (7 November 2014). "The Top 11 Obscure Nu-Metal Albums Ever Made". MetalSucks. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Blistering is under construction". Archived from the original on 2002-08-06.
  4. Allmusic
    (2001). Retrieved March 21, 2008.
  5. ^ In Brief: Nickelback, Slayer Rolling Stone (March 29, 2002). Retrieved on 4-17-09.
  6. ^ Ashton, Kristine; Henry, Libby; Schneider, Mitch Pressure 4-5 news Archived 2007-10-14 at the Wayback Machine Mitch Schneider Organization (March 27, 2002). Retrieved on 4-17-09.
  7. ^ Pressure 4-5 Mitch Schneider Organization (2002). Retrieved on 4-17-09.
  8. AllMusic
    . Retrieved October 2, 2018.]
  9. ^ a b "Pressure 4-5 | Burning the Process | Dreamworks | the Daily Nexus". 11 October 2001.

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