Vitriola
Vitriola is the eighth studio album by the post-hardcore band Cursive, released on October 5, 2018 on the band's own label 15 Passenger Records. The album is the first release from Cursive in six years, the first with original drummer Clint Schnase since 2006's Happy Hollow, and the first Cursive release to feature a cellist – Megan Seibe – since 2003's The Ugly Organ.
| Vitriola | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 5, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Post-hardcore | |||
| Length | 44:33 | |||
| Label | 15 Passenger, Big Scary Monsters (UK & EU) | |||
| Producer | Mike Mogis and Cursive | |||
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Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 69/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| DIY | [3] |
| Pitchfork | 6.8/10[4] |
| PopMatters | 5/10[5] |
| Sputnikmusic | [6] |
Vitriola received a weighted average score of 69 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews," from the music review aggregator Metacritic.[1] Fred Thomas of AllMusic compares the album to previous Cursive releases, saying, "While it can feel relentless at times, these songs find Kasher and his bandmates swinging at anything that moves with all the passion and power of their best albums."[2] Sputnikmusic's Channing Freemen makes a similar assertion, specifically comparing the album to The Ugly Organ in its vibe and tone.[6]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Cursive.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Free To Be Or Not To Be You And Me" | 3:26 |
| 2. | "Pick Up The Pieces" | 3:24 |
| 3. | "It's Gonna Hurt" | 5:31 |
| 4. | "Under The Rainbow" | 3:19 |
| 5. | "Remorse" | 3:23 |
| 6. | "Ouroboros" | 5:59 |
| 7. | "Everending" | 4:11 |
| 8. | "Ghost Writer" | 3:07 |
| 9. | "Life Savings" | 4:40 |
| 10. | "Noble Soldier/Dystopian Lament" | 7:27 |
| Total length: | 44:33 | |
Personnel
- Tim Kasher – vocals and guitar
- Ted Stevens – guitar and vocals
- Matt Maginn – bass
- Patrick Newberry – keyboards, piano, and horns
- Clint Schnase – drums
- Megan Siebe – cello
- Mike Mogis – additional instrumentation
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[7] | 21 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[8] | 21 |
References
- "Metacritic Review". Metacritic. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- "Vitriola - Cursive | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- Goggins, Joe. "DIY Magazine's Album Review". DIY. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- Cohen, Ian (October 11, 2018). "Cursive: Vitriola Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- Stroud, Pryor (October 15, 2018). "'Vitriola' Stands Among Cursive's Most ambitious work". PopMatters. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- "Review: Cursive - Vitriola | Sputnikmusic". Sputnikmusic. October 6, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- "Cursive Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- "Cursive Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2018.