Animals As Leaders – The Madness Of Many (CD, 2016, Sumerian Records SUM747, Variant 1)

Why This CD Matters
The Madness Of Many is Animals As Leaders’ fourth studio album and continues the trio’s instrumental progressive-metal approach through guitarists Tosin Abasi and Javier Reyes and drummer Matt Garstka. Tracks including “Arithmophobia,” “Ectogenesis,” and “The Brain Dance” highlight the intricate rhythmic and technical writing at the center of the record. Released in 2016 after The Joy of Motion, the album represents the band’s continued development of extended-range guitar techniques and complex rhythmic structures.

Collector Note
This 2016 US Sumerian Records CD carries catalog number SUM747 and was pressed by CDA ImPressing Solutions in the USA. This Variant 1 copy is identified by the matrix 09/04/2016 02:47:56.AM #165727 IFPI LN08 3044658 01, with IFPI LN08 and IFPI JI01 SID codes. Javier Reyes mixed the album, with Ermin Hamidovic handling the mastering at Systematic Productions.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Sumerian Records – SUM747
Country: US
Released: Nov 11, 2016
Genre: Rock
Style: Progressive Metal

Matrix / Runout
09/04/2016 02:47:56.AM #165727 IFPI LN08 3044658 01
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LN08
Mould SID Code: IFPI JI01

Tracklist
Arithmophobia – 6:01
Ectogenesis – 4:56
Cognitive Contortions – 4:29
Inner Assassins – 5:30
Private Visions Of The World – 4:57
Backpfeifengesicht – 4:27
Transcentience – 5:32
The Glass Bridge – 5:04
The Brain Dance – 7:01
Apeirophobia – 4:59

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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