"Altered from Catechization" Released: January 25, 2008
Those who pre-ordered the album received signed copies in the days preceding its official release date of May 15, 2007. Genesis is the final release by Job for a Cowboy to feature founding member Ravi Bhadriraju.[2] This album also marked the last time the band would work with drummer Elliot Sellers, who announced that he would be leaving the band immediately after recording to go back to school. He was replaced by Jon Rice for the following tour and remained with the band until October 2013.
Jonny Davy (left) penned the lyrics for the album, which were heavily inspired by a brand of microchips known as VeriChips, which were designed for human implantation (right).
Genesis is a concept album in which mentions the VeriChip,[3] an implantable microchip, that is embedded under human skin.[4] The device has generated controversy among certain religious groups, which have become against the possible use of it, as there is a Biblical prophecy where all persons must receive the Mark of the Beast "on their right hand or on their foreheads", described in Book of Revelation 13: 16–18, to participate in economic activity under the government of the Antichrist.[5]
Blabbermouth explained "Even though [Genesis] isn't being promoted as a concept effort, the songs clearly tell a story of technology, religion and corrupt government, and how they combine to lead to the end of civilization."[6]
Vocalist Jonny Davy said his interest in writing an album about the VeriChip came from his realization of being an atheist at a young age and that "over time, I read up on a lot of religions and religious conspiracies and conspiracies in general. The record is actually about a biochip called the 'VeriChip' that's being implanted [into people] and used for medical identification and money currency purposes. People feel it's an invasion of privacy, and the other aspect is religious leaders have come out against it for fear that this is going to be a fulfillment of a prophecy in the Book Of Revelations." He went on to say "On the religious side, you can turn on American Christian television and they'll be talking about [the VeriChip] on their little talk shows. Religious leaders fear that the Antichrist is going to use the chip to control every man and woman in America and later the whole world."[7]
Shortly after the release of Genesis, the band was victim to some controversy for allegedly containing an anti-Christian message found on the album, but the band members have denied these accusations.
We have nothing against Christians, though. We aren’t a satanic band or anything like that. We just think it's a cool concept so we ran with it, and I’m glad we did. I’m sure there will be some Christian backlash, but what can you do about it?
— Guitarist Ravi Bhadriraju, talking about the album's themes.[8]
Musical styleedit
Chad Bowar of About.com described the band's musical evolution, saying: "Job for a Cowboy's sound has evolved from deathcore to straight ahead death metal."[9] Bowar also praised the guitarists Ravi Bhadriraju and Bobby Thompson, saying that both have done a "good job at creating innovative riffs and play some quick but skillful solos."[9]
The album received generally positive reviews, with many critics praising the band's musicianship and their songwriting improvement when compared to Doom. Kerrang! magazine said that Genesis is "an album that quite literally obliterates everyone else currently residing within the death and grind scenes" and "one of the year's most essential metal purchases".[13][15] Scott Alisoglu of Blabbermouth.net, praised the album saying that Genesis "is a strong modern death metal release".[10] Metal Injection heavily praised the guitar and bass riffs of Bhadriraju, Thompson and Riggs stating that the trio's "playing styles compliment [sic] each other wonderfully."[11]
PopMatters on the other hand was indifferent in their review, and stated that the album's best redeeming feature is that it will surely "convert young metalcore fans to death metal".[12]
The song "Embedded" is available as downloadable content for the Rock Band series.[16]
^"Top Internet Albums - Job for a Cowboy - Genesis". Billboard.com. 2007-06-02. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
^"Top Rock Albums - Job for a Cowboy - Genesis". Billboard.com. 2007-06-02. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
^ ab"Job for a Cowboy: Genesis U.K. chart positions revealed". Blabbermouth.net. 2007-05-31. Archived from the original on 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2008-10-02.
^"Job for a Cowboy: Releases". Metal Blade Records. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
April 10, 2024
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Genesis is the debut studio album by American death metal band Job for a Cowboy Released on May 15 2007 through Metal Blade Records it is their first concept album and is based on possible consequences of the VeriChip along with the Book of Revelation and apocalyptic theories It also sees Job for a Cowboy s change into a more straightforward death metal based sound with their previous release Doom being within the deathcore genre GenesisStudio album by Job for a CowboyReleasedMay 15 2007 2007 05 15 RecordedBlue Light Audio Media in Phoenix ArizonaGenreDeath metal 1 Length30 47LabelMetal BladeProducerCory SpottsJob for a Cowboy chronologyDoom 2005 Genesis 2007 Ruination 2009 Singles from Genesis Embedded Released May 15 2007 Altered from Catechization Released January 25 2008Those who pre ordered the album received signed copies in the days preceding its official release date of May 15 2007 Genesis is the final release by Job for a Cowboy to feature founding member Ravi Bhadriraju 2 This album also marked the last time the band would work with drummer Elliot Sellers who announced that he would be leaving the band immediately after recording to go back to school He was replaced by Jon Rice for the following tour and remained with the band until October 2013 Contents 1 Lyrical themes 2 Musical style 3 Critical reception 4 Track listing 5 Personnel 6 Chart positions 7 Release history 8 ReferencesLyrical themes edit nbsp nbsp Jonny Davy left penned the lyrics for the album which were heavily inspired by a brand of microchips known as VeriChips which were designed for human implantation right Genesis is a concept album in which mentions the VeriChip 3 an implantable microchip that is embedded under human skin 4 The device has generated controversy among certain religious groups which have become against the possible use of it as there is a Biblical prophecy where all persons must receive the Mark of the Beast on their right hand or on their foreheads described in Book of Revelation 13 16 18 to participate in economic activity under the government of the Antichrist 5 Blabbermouth explained Even though Genesis isn t being promoted as a concept effort the songs clearly tell a story of technology religion and corrupt government and how they combine to lead to the end of civilization 6 Vocalist Jonny Davy said his interest in writing an album about the VeriChip came from his realization of being an atheist at a young age and that over time I read up on a lot of religions and religious conspiracies and conspiracies in general The record is actually about a biochip called the VeriChip that s being implanted into people and used for medical identification and money currency purposes People feel it s an invasion of privacy and the other aspect is religious leaders have come out against it for fear that this is going to be a fulfillment of a prophecy in the Book Of Revelations He went on to say On the religious side you can turn on American Christian television and they ll be talking about the VeriChip on their little talk shows Religious leaders fear that the Antichrist is going to use the chip to control every man and woman in America and later the whole world 7 Shortly after the release of Genesis the band was victim to some controversy for allegedly containing an anti Christian message found on the album but the band members have denied these accusations We have nothing against Christians though We aren t a satanic band or anything like that We just think it s a cool concept so we ran with it and I m glad we did I m sure there will be some Christian backlash but what can you do about it Guitarist Ravi Bhadriraju talking about the album s themes 8 Musical style editChad Bowar of About com described the band s musical evolution saying Job for a Cowboy s sound has evolved from deathcore to straight ahead death metal 9 Bowar also praised the guitarists Ravi Bhadriraju and Bobby Thompson saying that both have done a good job at creating innovative riffs and play some quick but skillful solos 9 Critical reception editProfessional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAbout com nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 9 AllMusic nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 1 Blabbermouth net nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 10 Metal Injection nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 11 PopMatters nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 12 On the day of the release the album debuted at number 54 on the Billboard 200 and number 4 for Independent Albums 13 and sold nearly 13 000 copies in its first week making Genesis the highest charting heavy metal debut since Slipknot s self titled record 14 The music video for Embedded was directed by Grammy Award nominated Popcore films The album received generally positive reviews with many critics praising the band s musicianship and their songwriting improvement when compared to Doom Kerrang magazine said that Genesis is an album that quite literally obliterates everyone else currently residing within the death and grind scenes and one of the year s most essential metal purchases 13 15 Scott Alisoglu of Blabbermouth net praised the album saying that Genesis is a strong modern death metal release 10 Metal Injection heavily praised the guitar and bass riffs of Bhadriraju Thompson and Riggs stating that the trio s playing styles compliment sic each other wonderfully 11 PopMatters on the other hand was indifferent in their review and stated that the album s best redeeming feature is that it will surely convert young metalcore fans to death metal 12 The song Embedded is available as downloadable content for the Rock Band series 16 Track listing editAll tracks are written by Job for a CowboyNo TitleLength1 Bearing the Serpent s Lamb 2 502 Reduced to Mere Filth 2 583 Altered from Catechization 4 154 Upheaval instrumental 2 355 Embedded 3 366 Strings of Hypocrisy 2 257 Martyrdom Unsealed 2 368 Blasphemy instrumental 1 429 The Divine Falsehood 4 2410 Coalescing Prophecy 3 26Total length 30 47Personnel editJob for a CowboyBrent Riggs bass guitar Elliott Sellers drums Jonny Davy vocals Bobby Thompson guitar Ravi Bhadriraju guitarProductionEngineering and production by Cory Spotts Mastering and mixed by Andy Sneap Artwork and layouts by Dennis SibeijnChart positions editChart 2007 PeakpositionUS Billboard 200 13 54US Billboard Independent Albums 13 2US Billboard Top Internet Albums 17 25US Billboard Top Rock Albums 18 15UK Indie Album Chart 19 28UK Rock amp Metal Album Chart 19 26Release history editRegion Date Label Format CatalogUnited States May 15 2007 Metal Blade Records 20 Compact Disc 3984 14614 2April 15 2008 Vinyl LP 3984 14614 1References edit a b Mason Stewart 2007 05 15 Genesis Job for a Cowboy Allmusic Retrieved 2011 11 04 Job for a Cowboy confirms guitarist split prepares to enter studio Blabbermouth net 2008 12 13 Archived from the original on 2009 01 31 Retrieved 2011 11 04 Job for a Cowboy speaks on origins new album A amp E Archived 2008 03 08 at the Wayback Machine Sweeney Brian Job for a Cowboy Feature Interview Blistering Archived from the original on 2008 09 24 Retrieved 2008 10 11 VeriChips Implanted at CityWatcher com Compliance and Privacy Retrieved 2008 10 11 JOB FOR a COWBOY Spreads Conspiracy Theory on Genesis 11 July 2007 Job for a Cowboy Spread Conspiracy Theory on Genesis Archived from the original on 2007 07 14 Retrieved 2017 11 20 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint unfit URL link http media www thenorthernlight org media storage paper960 news 2007 06 26 AE Job For A Cowboy Speaks On Origins New Album 2919669 shtml dead link a b c Bowar Chad Job for a Cowboy Genesis Review About com Retrieved 2008 10 11 a b Alisoglu Scott Job for a Cowboy Genesis Metal Blade CD Reviews Blabbermouth net Archived from the original on 2008 05 25 Retrieved 2008 10 25 a b Metal Injection review a b Begrand Adrien 2007 08 29 Job For a Cowboy Genesis lt PopMatters PopMatters Retrieved 2011 11 04 a b c d Artist Chart History Job for a Cowboy gt Albums Billboard com Retrieved 2008 08 08 Epstein Dan Interview with Job for a Cowboy Revolver Archived from the original on 2008 10 07 Retrieved 2008 11 14 Job for a Cowboy s Debut Has Exceeded Expectations Blabbermouth net Roadrunner Records 2007 05 24 Archived from the original on 2009 01 31 Retrieved 2008 08 10 Official song listing Archived December 4 2008 at the Wayback Machine for the Rock Band series Retrieved 2009 9 05 Top Internet Albums Job for a Cowboy Genesis Billboard com 2007 06 02 Retrieved 2008 08 08 Top Rock Albums Job for a Cowboy Genesis Billboard com 2007 06 02 Retrieved 2008 08 08 a b Job for a Cowboy Genesis U K chart positions revealed Blabbermouth net 2007 05 31 Archived from the original on 2013 02 01 Retrieved 2008 10 02 Job for a Cowboy Releases Metal Blade Records Retrieved 2008 08 08 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Genesis Job for a Cowboy album amp oldid 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