tenth studio album industrial group released january lead vocalist said band took simplified approach difficult record charted number billboard charts received positive reviews critics focusing similar previous albums tracks album featured saw soundtrack video game band supported album tour later year released background stated making album difficult dealing personal relationship events los_angeles time album events incorporated album acknowledging personal difficulties said extended writing process album feel stranded head space having time write writing songs usual helped album called style music simplified said band stayed compositions continued album new sound retained elements sound production superior previous albums key stated write songs send changes send key said open door hear differently said album themes control mythology marks occasion album cover created artist long time collaborator continues sleeve design layout band cover uses painting entitled hate europeans altered cover release released january album barely broke billboard charted billboard charts reaching albums_chart chart peaked charts week february soundtrack movie saw featured song time song soundtrack saw film saw saw previously including tracks band song featured video game tour title tour support took place north_america europe live band consisted vocals key keyboards electronics percussion originally intended spelled myth according stated word wanted myth like toys idea got shot said tour going intimate spectacle wanted theatrical critical reception opinions album varied claims little significant change previous work allmusic said aligned electro dance continue goes obviously know following wants hear finishes lot changed world circa said impending doom notes certain elements leave listener appreciate beautiful follows ambient trail comments industrial said certainly continues path paved greater wrong right representing embrace modern electronic music pushing limits discussing individual songs said track testament impressive abilities use voice instrument unto stated dark atmosphere called arguably best track album called somewhat rock roll type track synths guitar like tones rocking rhythm sure highlight played live said band returning sound past successes like rights dark park type viewpoint ultimately band progress metal storm comparing album previous set said basically stated band lot experimenting missing continued newcomers probably find album interesting original described album blend elements previous albums said good album new listeners buy said provides listeners thing changes positive half songs called half said album expansive expressive recycled track listing tracks allmusic music composed personnel credits allmusic musicians vocals keyboards synthesizers keyboards drums synthesizers bass guitar additional personnel sound design robinson percussion marshall synthesizers electronics acoustic guitar guitar piano synth production producers marshall marshall mastering stephen art direction design chart positions
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