Songs from the Black Hole (Prong album)

Songs from the Black Hole
Studio album by
Prong
ReleasedMarch 31, 2015 (2015-03-31)
StudioTrixx Studios in Berlin, Germany
GenreCrossover thrash
Length42:10
LabelSteamhammer/SPV
ProducerTommy Victor
Prong chronology
Ruining Lives
(2014) 		Songs from the Black Hole
(2015) 		X – No Absolutes
(2016)

Songs from the Black Hole is a cover album by American metal band Prong, released on March 31, 2015. According to frontman Tommy Victor, the goal of the cover album was to explore musical roots of the band and "the vast landscape that makes up the band's sound". He stated, it should visualize "the theme of urban decay, desolation, insecurity and ultimate change".[1]

The basic tracks were recorded with Peter Funke in Trixx Studios in Berlin, Germany. The album was mixed and mastered by Chris Collier at Mission:Black Studios in Santa Clarita, California, with additional guitars also recorded there. Vocals were recorded by Collier at Lynchbox Studios also in Santa Clarita. Jason Christopher added background vocals on "Give Me the Cure". The cover artwork was created by Mike Lopez.

Reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic66/100[2]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Classic Rock[4]
Record Collector[5]

Songs from the Black Hole received mixed reviews from critics. On Metacritic, the album holds a score of 66/100 based on four reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[2]

Track listing

  1. "Doomsday" (Discharge) - 2:44
  2. "Vision Thing" (The Sisters of Mercy) - 4:44
  3. "Goofy's Concern" (Butthole Surfers) - 2:44
  4. "Kids of the Black Hole" (Adolescents) - 5:28
  5. "The Bars" (Black Flag) - 4:18
  6. "Seeing Red" (Killing Joke) - 6:18
  7. "Don't Want to Know If You Are Lonely" (Hüsker Dü) - 3:32
  8. "Give Me the Cure" (Fugazi) - 3:08
  9. "Banned in D.C." (Bad Brains) - 2:22
  10. "Cortez the Killer" (Neil Young) - 6:52

Personnel

  • Tommy Victor – guitars, vocals
  • Jason Christopher – bass, additional vocals on "Give Me the Cure"
  • Art Cruz – drums

References

  1. ^ "Prong to Unleash Covers Album 'Songs From the Black Hole". Loudwire.com. January 12, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Songs from the Black Hole by Prong Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  3. ^ Songs from the Black Hole at AllMusic. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  4. ^ Brannigan, Paul (April 17, 2015). "Prong: Songs From The Black Hole". Classic Rock. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  5. ^ Shooman, Joe (April 2015). "Songs From The Black Hole". Record Collector. Retrieved December 10, 2017.