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A Celebration of Guilt

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A Celebration of Guilt
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 30, 2004 (2004-03-30)
RecordedOctober–December, 2003[1]
GenreMelodic death metal, technical death metal
Length44:26
LabelWillowtip, Earache
ProducerSteve Carr, Bob Gurske
Arsis chronology
A Celebration of Guilt
(2004)
A Diamond for Disease
(2005)

A Celebration of Guilt is the debut studio album released by American death metal band Arsis.

Release

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The album was released March 30, 2004 in North America by Willowtip and on July 11, 2005 in Europe via Earache Records.[2] On August 9, 2011, Willowtip released a remastered version of A Celebration of Guilt, which included two bonus tracks.[3]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Metal Storm9.0/10.0[4]
Sputnikmusic4.5/5.0[5]

Critical reception

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Following its release, it was met with very favorable reviews by online publications such as AllMusic,[1] Metal Storm,[4] and Sputnikmusic.[5]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Malone

No.TitleLength
1."The Face of My Innocence"5:33
2."Maddening Disdain"3:30
3."Seven Whispers Fell Silent"3:46
4."Return"4:42
5."Worship Depraved"3:02
6."Carnal Ways to Recreate the Heart"4:52
7."Dust and Guilt"4:25
8."Elegant and Perverse"2:23
9."The Sadistic Motives Behind Bereavement Letters"4:25
10."Looking to Nothing"3:22
11."Wholly Night"4:20
Total length:44:20[1]
Deluxe limited gatefold LP[6]
No.TitleLength
1."The Face of My Innocence"5:33
2."Maddening Disdain"3:30
3."Seven Whispers Fell Silent"3:46
4."Return"4:42
5."Worship Depraved"3:02
6."Carnal Ways to Recreate the Heart"4:52
7."Dust and Guilt"4:25
8."Elegant and Perverse"2:23
9."The Sadistic Motives Behind Bereavement Letters"4:25
10."Looking to Nothing"3:22
Deluxe limited gatefold LP bonus 7"[6]
No.TitleLength
11."Wholly Night"4:20
12."Painted Eyes"3:50
13."Veil of Mourning Black"3:02
Remastered, deluxe reissue[7]
No.TitleLength
1."The Face of My Innocence"5:33
2."Maddening Disdain"3:30
3."Seven Whispers Fell Silent"3:46
4."Return"4:42
5."Worship Depraved"3:02
6."Carnal Ways to Recreate the Heart"4:52
7."Dust and Guilt"4:25
8."Elegant and Perverse"2:23
9."The Sadistic Motives Behind Bereavement Letters"4:25
10."Looking to Nothing"3:22
11."Wholly Night"4:20
12."Painted Eyes" (bonus track)3:50
13."Veil of Mourning Black" (bonus track)3:02

Personnel

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Production

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  • Bob Gurske - engineering
  • Steve Carr - mixing, mastering
  • Mark Riddick - artwork, layout
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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Freeman, Phil. A Celebration of Guilt - Arsis at AllMusic
  2. ^ "Bands > Arsis". www.willowtip.com. Willowtip. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  3. ^ "ARSIS - A Celebration Of Guilt To Be Reissued With Bonus Material". bravewords.com. Bravewords.com. July 5, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Undercraft (December 27, 2004). "Arsis - A Celebration Of Guilt review". www.metalstorm.net. Metal Storm. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Stagno, Mike (December 2, 2006). "Arsis - A Celebration of Guilt (album review)". www.sputnikmusic.com. Sputnikmusic. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  6. ^ a b "Releases > Arsis - A Celebration Of Guilt Deluxe Limited Gatefold Lp + Bonus 7". www.willowtip.com. Willowtip. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  7. ^ "Releases > Arsis - A Celebration Of Guilt (Slipcase Reissue)". www.willowtip.com. Willowtip. Retrieved January 15, 2016.