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Mother (Veil of Maya album)

The correct title of this article is [m]other. The omission of any brackets is due to technical restrictions.

Mother (stylized as [m]other) is the seventh studio album by American metalcore band Veil of Maya. The album was released on May 12, 2023, through Sumerian Records was produced by Zach Jones.[6][7][8]

Mother
Studio album by
Veil of Maya
ReleasedMay 12, 2023 (2023-05-12)
Genre
Length35:13
LabelSumerian
ProducerZach Jones
Veil of Maya chronology
False Idol
(2017) 		Mother
(2023)
Singles from Mother
  1. "Synthwave Vegan"
    Released: April 20, 2022[2]
  2. "Godhead"
    Released: February 8, 2023[3]
  3. "Red Fur"
    Released: March 8, 2023[4]
  4. "Mother, Pt. 4"
    Released: April 12, 2023[5]

Background and promotion edit

On July 24, 2019, Veil of Maya's follow-up to their 2017 album False Idol appeared to be in production with the band sharing various photos from the studio with producer Taylor Larson on their social media.[9] On October 30, the band have returned to the studio for their new album and began initial sessions on the effort with producer Taylor Larson. According to their social media, those sessions have resumed with Larson back behind the boards.[10]

On October 8, 2021, the group's guitarist Marc Okubo revealed that the reason for the relative delay of their new record comes from the band having decided to scrap much of what they had previously recorded for it.[11] On April 20, 2022, Veil of Maya released the first single "Synthwave Vegan".[12] On September 14, the band completed tracking the effort and have begun mixing the album with new material.[13]

On February 8, 2023, Veil of Maya unveiled the second single "Godhead" and its corresponding music video.[14] On March 8, the band published the third single "Red Fur" and an accompanying music video. At the same time, they officially announced the album itself and release date, whilst also revealing the album cover and the track list.[15] On April 12, one month before the album release, the band published the fourth single "Mother, Pt. 4" along with a music video.[16] The music video for "Disco Kill Party" was released May 12, 2023, coinciding with the album release.[17]

Critical reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth.net7/10[18]
Distorted Sound9/10[1]
Wall of Sound7/10[19]

The album received generally positive reviews from critics. Dom Lawson from Blabbermouth.net gave the album 7 out of 10 and said: "Veil of Maya are plainly incapable of repeating themselves, and Mother marks another confident step forward, with their admirable disregard for convention as an extra selling point."[18] Dan McHugh of Distorted Sound scored the album 9 out of 10 and said: "Mother is one hell of a journey and is Veil of Maya at their most laser focused. Boundless creativity and jaw-dropping technicality are made to look effortless as the innovative quartet have undeniably constructed their finest work to date. It's scary the sheer amount of artistry that has been crammed into this 36-minute beast. A surefire contender for the top rankings at the end of the year."[1]

Wall of Sound gave the album a score 7/10 and saying: "Veil of Maya came into the journey of Mother with a curiosity to explore, and be creative. It's admirable for a band with a tenure of over a decade, striving to find new paths to pursue, instead of resting on their laurels, rinsing and repeating the same breakdowns in the name of safe nostalgia. Their combination of ethereal electronics and death metal creates true moments of triumph, where the sounds of a synth lull you to relaxation before Magyar's growls and Okubo's guitar crunches slice you the hell up. The wrong turns this album takes sometimes can be a little jarring, but even they indicate a band that has so much more left in the tank. Mother is a preview of the exciting terrain Veil of Maya look to continue exploring in the future and a welcome reminder of veterans who have no plans on stopping anytime soon, articulated through a pretty damn solid album."[19]

Track listing edit

Mother track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Tokyo Chainsaw"2:57
2."Artificial Dose"3:25
3."Godhead"3:12
4."Reconnect"4:02
5."Red Fur"3:31
6."Disco Kill Party"3:09
7."Mother, Pt. 4"5:12
8."Synthwave Vegan"2:45
9."Lost Creator"3:24
10."Death Runner"3:36
Total length:35:13

Notes

  • "Reconnect" is stylized as "[re]connect".

Personnel edit

Credits adapted from album's liner notes.[20]

Veil of Maya

  • Lukas Magyar – vocals
  • Marc Okubo – guitars, programming
  • Danny Hauser – bass
  • Sam Applebaum – drums

Additional personnel

  • Zach Jones – production
  • Jordon Beal – drum production, engineering

References edit

  1. ^ a b c McHugh, Dan (May 11, 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: [m]other – Veil Of Maya". Distorted Sound Mag. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "Veil Of Maya Premiere New Track "Synthwave Vegan"". ThePRP. April 19, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  3. ^ "Veil Of Maya Premiere "Godhead" Music Video". ThePRP. February 7, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  4. ^ "Veil Of Maya Debut "Red Fur" Music Video, New Album "[m]other" Due In May". ThePRP. March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Veil Of Maya Debut "Mother Pt. 4" Music Video". ThePRP. April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  6. ^ "Veil of Maya Announces New Album '[M]other'". Blabbermouth.net. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  7. ^ "Hear VEIL OF MAYA's brutal single from first album in 6 years". Revolver. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  8. ^ "Veil Of Maya Unveil Their Next Album [m]other with Single "Red Fur"". MetalSucks. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  9. ^ "Veil Of Maya In The Studio". ThePRP. July 24, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  10. ^ "Veil Of Maya Back In The Studio". ThePRP. October 30, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  11. ^ "Veil Of Maya Reveal They Scrapped The Majority Of The New Album They Recorded Back In 2019". ThePRP. October 8, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  12. ^ "Veil of Maya Delivers Fresh Decibels On 'Synthwave Vegan'". Wall of Sound. April 20, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  13. ^ "Veil Of Maya Mixing New Album". ThePRP. September 14, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  14. ^ "Veil of Maya Share Ripper New Single 'Godhead' & Tease New Record". Wall of Sound. February 8, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  15. ^ "VEIL OF MAYA Streams "Red Fur," Announces First Album In Six Years". Metal Injection. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  16. ^ "Veil Of Maya release new music video for 'Mother Pt. 4'". Distorted Sound. April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  17. ^ "Veil Of Maya Premiere "Disco Kill Party" Music Video". ThePRP. May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  18. ^ a b Lawson, Dom (May 12, 2023). "VEIL OF MAYA [m]other". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  19. ^ a b Owens, Henry (May 17, 2023). "Veil of Maya – [m]other (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  20. ^ Mother (booklet). Sumerian. 2023.
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