Symmetry in Black is the tenth studio album by the American sludge metal band Crowbar. It was released on May 26, 2014 in Europe via Century Media Records and on May 27, 2014 in North America via eOne Music.[5] This was the only album to feature bassist Jeff Golden, who was fired from the band in 2016.

Symmetry in Black
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 26, 2014
GenreSludge metal
Length48:04
LabeleOne (US)
Century Media (Europe)
ProducerKirk Windstein, Duane Simoneaux
Crowbar chronology
Sever the Wicked Hand
(2011)
Symmetry in Black
(2014)
The Serpent Only Lies
(2016)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
All About the Rock[1]
AllMusic[2]
Blabbermouth.net[3]
Pitchfork7.3/10[4]

Track listing edit

All lyrics written by Kirk Windstein unless noted; all music by Kirk Windstein and Matt Brunson unless noted.

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Walk with Knowledge Wisely"  5:21
2."Symmetry in White"Robin Windstein, K. Windstein 4:08
3."The Taste of Dying" K. Windstein3:12
4."Reflection of Deceit"R. Windstein, K. Windstein 5:00
5."Ageless Decay"R. Windstein, K. Windstein 3:40
6."Amaranthine" K. Windstein2:46
7."The Foreboding"  4:13
8."Shaman of Belief"R. Windstein, K. Windstein 3:38
9."Teach the Blind to See"  3:41
10."A Wealth of Empathy"  4:08
11."Symbolic Suicide"  4:21
12."The Piety of Self-Loathing" (instrumental)(instrumental) 3:56
Total length:48:04

Personnel edit

  • Kirk Windstein – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Matt Brunson – lead guitar
  • Jeff Golden – bass
  • Tommy Buckley – drums

Production edit

  • Kirk Windstein – production
  • Duane Simoneaux – production
  • Josh Wilbur – mixing
  • Zeuss - mastering

References edit

  1. ^ Haywood Jr, Thomas. "Crowbar - Symmetry In Black". All About the Rock. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  2. ^ "AllMusic Review by Gregory Heaney". AllMusic. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  3. ^ Van Horn Jr., Ray. "Crowbar 'Symmetry In Black'". Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  4. ^ O'Connor, Andy. "Crowbar Symmetry in Black". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  5. ^ CROWBAR: 'Symmetry In Black' Artwork Unveiled; 'Walk With Knowledge Wisely' Track Streaming Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on April 8, 2014.