The Madness of Many
{{Infobox album
| name = The Madness of Many
| type = studio
| artist = Animals as Leaders
| cover = TheMadnessOfMany.jpg
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2016|11|11}}
| recorded = 2016
| venue =
| studio =
| genre =
- Progressive metal{{Cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/animals-as-leaders-the-madness-of-many/amp|title = Album Review: ANIMALS AS LEADERS the Madness of Many}}
- jazz metal{{Cite web|url=https://chimesnewspaper.com/25252/entertainment/animals-leaders-acquire-lighter-touch|title = Animals as Leaders acquire a lighter touch|date = 15 November 2016}}
- djent
- instrumental rock
| length = 52:56
| label = Sumerian
| producer =
| prev_title = The Joy of Motion
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title = Parrhesia
| next_year = 2022
}}
The Madness of Many is the fourth studio album by American instrumental progressive metal band Animals as Leaders. It was released on November 11, 2016.{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/animals-as-leaders-the-madness-of-many-album-tour-details/|title=Animals as Leaders Reveal 'The Madness of Many' Album + Tour|website=Loudwire|publisher=}}
{{Album ratings
| MC = 72/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/the-madness-of-many/animals-as-leaders |title=The Madness of Many by Animals as Leader |publisher=Metacritic |accessdate=Dec 1, 2018}}
|rev1 = Pitchfork
|rev1score = 6.4/10{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/22617-the-madness-of-many/ |title=Animals as Leaders: The Madness of Many |work=Pitchfork |date=November 17, 2016 |accessdate=December 1, 2018 |last=Sodomsky |first=Sam}}
}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
|
| all_music = Animals as Leaders
| total_length = 52:56
| title1 = Arithmophobia
| length1 = 6:01
| title2 = Ectogenesis
| length2 = 4:56
| title3 = Cognitive Contortions
| length3 = 4:29
| title4 = Inner Assassins
| length4 = 5:30
| title5 = Private Visions of the World
| length5 = 4:57
| title6 = Backpfeifengesicht
| length6 = 4:27
| title7 = Transcentience
| length7 = 5:32
| title8 = The Glass Bridge
| length8 = 5:04
| title9 = The Brain Dance
| length9 = 7:01
| title10 = Apeirophobia
| length10 = 4:59
}}
Personnel
Animals as Leaders
- Tosin Abasi – lead guitar
- Javier Reyes – rhythm guitar, bass
- Matt Garstka – drums
Guest musicians
- Travis "Machinedrum" Stewart – electronics/synths ("Inner Assassins")
Production
- Animals as Leaders – production
- Francesco Camelli – drum recording
- Ermin Hamidovic – mastering
- Javier Reyes – mixing
- Ash Avildsen & Nick Walters – A&R
- Dario Veruari – album artwork
- Daniel McBride – layout
Charts
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |
| scope="col"| Chart (2016)
! scope="col"| Peak |
|---|
| scope="row"| New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ){{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/albums/2016-11-18|title=NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=November 21, 2016|access-date=November 18, 2016}}
| 10 |
| {{album chart|Billboard200|56|artist=Animals as Leaders|rowheader=true|accessdate=November 22, 2016}} |
References
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