Ugly Noise is the eleventh studio album by the thrash metal band Flotsam and Jetsam, released on December 21, 2012. In order to make this album, Flotsam and Jetsam used PledgeMusic, encouraging their fans to contribute funds to its recording and the band themselves to donate to charity as a part of their fundraising.[1][2][3][4][5]

Ugly Noise
Studio album by
ReleasedDecember 21, 2012
Recorded2011–2012
Genre
Length47:27
Flotsam and Jetsam chronology
The Cold
(2010)
Ugly Noise
(2012)
Flotsam and Jetsam
(2016)

Ugly Noise marked the first Flotsam and Jetsam album recorded with two of its original members Michael Gilbert (guitar) and Kelly David Smith (drums) since 1997's High. Original bassist Jason Newsted also co-wrote some songs for the album,[6] but did not officially rejoin the band. It is the last album to feature Jason Ward on bass, and Edward Carlson on guitar, although he would be featured on the re-recording of No Place for Disgrace.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Sputnikmusic3.2/5[7]
Blabbermouth.net6/10[8]

Track listing edit

No.TitleLength
1."Ugly Noise"4:10
2."Gitty Up"3:09
3."Run and Hide"5:28
4."Carry On"4:19
5."Rabbit's Foot"4:17
6."Play Your Part"5:29
7."Rage"3:25
8."Cross the Sky"4:45
9."Motherfuckery"3:07
10."I Believe"2:53
11."To Be Free"3:08
12."Machine Gun"3:17

Personnel edit

  • Eric A. "A.K." Knutson — vocals
  • Ed Carlson — guitar
  • Michael Gilbert — guitar
  • Jason Ward — bass
  • Kelly David-Smith — drums

References edit

  1. ^ "Flotsam And Jetsam Rejoined By Drummer Kelly David Smith". Blabbermouth.net. 2011-09-19. Retrieved 2012-12-29.
  2. ^ "Flotsam And Jetsam: 'Ugly Noise' Cover Artwork Unveiled". Blabbermouth.net. 2012-10-23. Retrieved 2012-12-29.
  3. ^ "Flotsam And Jetsam: Audio Samples Of Two New Songs Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth.net. 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2012-12-29.
  4. ^ "Flotsam And Jetsam: New Rehearsal Footage Posted Online". Blabbermouth.net. 2012-12-10. Retrieved 2012-12-29.
  5. ^ "Flotsam And Jetsam Completes Mixing 'Ugly Noise'". Blabbermouth.net. 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2012-12-29.
  6. ^ "New Flotsam And Jetsam Album To Feature Songwriting Contributions From Jason Newsted". Blabbermouth.net. 2012-07-11. Retrieved 2012-12-29.
  7. ^ Spencer, Trey (February 2, 2013). "Album Review - Flotsam and Jetsam: Ugly Noise". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
  8. ^ "CD Reviews - Ugly Noise". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 26 December 2019.