Shapeshifter (Dead Rabbitts album)

Shapeshifter
Studio album by
The Dead Rabbitts
ReleasedJuly 1, 2014 (2014-07-01)
GenreMetalcore, post-hardcore
Length37:29
LabelTragic Hero
ProducerAndrew Wade
The Dead Rabbitts chronology
Edge of Reality
(2012) 		Shapeshifter
(2014) 		This Emptiness
(2017)
Singles from Shapeshifter
  1. "My Only Regret"
    Released: May 16, 2014[1]
  2. "Shapeshifter"
    Released: June 3, 2014[2]
  3. "Bats In the Belfry"
    Released: June 21, 2014

Shapeshifter is the debut album by American metalcore band The Dead Rabbitts. It was released on July 1, 2014.[3]

Background

This album was released a year after the band's debut EP Edge of Reality was released. Before the announcement, the band toured with Metalcore band Eyes Set to Kill in the Arizona, US.[4] In November 2013, the band signed with Tragic Hero Records and announced that they will be releasing an album sometime in 2014.[5] and In December 2013. they began recording songs with Andrew Wade.[6]

The album was announced by the band a month prior to its release on May 16 and stated that the album would be released on July 1, 2014, through Tragic Hero Records.[7]

Promotion

"My Only Regret" was released as the debut single off the album on May 16, 2014, along with its lyric video.[8] The second single "Shapeshifter" was released on June 3, 2014.[9] The third single "Bats In the Belfry" was released on June 21, 2014.[10] and the band premiered a music video for "Deer In the Headlights" on November 7, 2014.[11]

Tour

In support of the album, The band embarked on ShapeshifTour, which took place from June 20 to July 26, 2014. Support for the tour included The Relapse Symphony, Myka Relocate, and Nightmares. for the 28-date summer trek.[12]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Revolver[13]
AllMusic[14]

Shapeshifter was met with positive reception by critics. In a four-star review for Revolver, David McKenna averring, "Fans of post-hardcore will definitely want to check this album out."[13]

Track listing

All tracks are written by The Dead Rabbitts

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."My Only Regret"Craig Mabbitt, August Cryns3:01
2."Nothin' But a Reject"Mabbitt, Cryns3:57
3."Make Me Believe It" (featuring Caleb Shomo)Mabbitt, Caleb Shomo3:39
4."Shapeshifter"Mabbitt, Alex Torres4:02
5."Deer in the Headlights"Mabbitt, Torres3:55
6."Bats in the Belfry"Mabbitt, Torres3:32
7."Ghosts in My Bedroom"Mabbitt, Cryns, TJ Bell3:30
8."The Air I Breathe Is You"Mabbitt, Shomo3:38
9."Keep Tellin' Yourself You Were Right"Mabbitt, Torres3:08
10."Edge of Reality"Mabbitt, Shomo3:01
11."Black Cloud"Mabbitt, Cryns3:26
Total length:37:29

Personnel

Album personnel as listed on Allmusic[15]

Charts

Chart (2014)
  • Peak
  • position
U.S. Billboard 200[16] 127
U.S. Top Hard Rock Albums[17] 8
U.S. Top Independent Albums[18] 17
U.S. Top Rock Albums[19] 23
U.S. Top Heatseekers[20] 1
U.S. Top New Artist[21] 1

References

  1. ^ Caeman, Amelio (May 16, 2014). "The Dead Rabbitts Premiere New Song "My Only Regret"". MetalAnarchy. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  2. ^ "New Song - The Dead Rabbitts "Shapeshifter"". Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  3. ^ McConnell, Kriston (November 21, 2013). "The Dead Rabbitts (Craig Mabbitt) To Release New Album Through Tragic Hero Records". Under the Gun Review. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  4. ^ "The Dead Rabbitts release a lyric video teaser!". MusicJunkiePress. May 14, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  5. ^ "NEWS: The Dead Rabbitts sign to Tragic Hero Records!". DeadPress. November 23, 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  6. ^ "We have arrived in Florida and the first day of recording - The Dead Rabbitts". Facebook. December 4, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  7. ^ "The Dead Rabbitts – Shapeshifter (Album Review)". Music Mayhem Magazine. June 28, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  8. ^ "THE DEAD RABBITTS POST NEW SONG "MY ONLY REGRET"". RockSound. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  9. ^ "Craig Mabbitt Would Rather be Burned at the Stake in the New Song "Shapeshifter" by The Dead Rabbitts". Top 40-Charts. June 3, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  10. ^ "The Dead Rabbits (featuring Craig Mabbitt and TJ Bell of Escape The Fate) have released a new song "Bats In the Belfry"". BryanStarsInterviews. January 24, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  11. ^ "The Dead Rabbitts%aa1! Premiere - Deer In the Headlights Music Video". HighLightMagazine. November 14, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  12. ^ Matt, Crane (May 29, 2014). "The Dead Rabbitts announce tour with The Relapse Symphony, and more". Alt.Press. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  13. ^ a b McKenna, David (June 27, 2014). "Review: The Dead Rabbitts – Shapeshifter". Revolver. Archived from the original on July 17, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  14. ^ "Review: The Dead Rabbitts – Shapeshifter". AllMusic. June 27, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  15. ^ "Shapeshifter (The Dead Rabbitts album) Credits". AllMusic. July 12, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
  16. ^ "The Dead Rabbitts Billboard 200 positions". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  17. ^ "The Dead Rabbitts Hard Rock Albums positions". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  18. ^ "The Dead Rabbitts Independent Albums positions". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  19. ^ "The Dead Rabbitts Rock Albums positions". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  20. ^ "The Dead Rabbitts Heatseekers positions". All Music.com. All Music. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  21. ^ "The Dead Rabbitts New Artist positions". Tragic Hero Records.com. Tragic Hero Records. Retrieved July 11, 2014.