Angel Rat

Angel Rat
Studio album by Voivod
Released	November 12, 1991
Recorded	1990-1991 at Metalworks Studios, Canada
Genre	Progressive metal, progressive rock, alternative metal,[1] psychedelic rock
Length	42:29
Label	MCA/Mechanic
Producer	Terry Brown
Voivod chronology
Nothingface (1989) Angel Rat (1991) The Outer Limits (1993)

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Angel Rat is the sixth album released by the Canadian heavy metal band Voivod. Produced by Terry Brown of Rush fame, it was released in 1991 by Mechanic/MCA Records and is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed release, 1989's Nothingface. On this album, Voivod adopts a more alternative/progressive/psychedelic rock sound, as opposed to the progressive metal of Nothingface. "Clouds in My House" was made as a music video.

While Angel Rat was released on a major record label, the album initially received mixed reviews and was not as successful as Nothingface, though it has gained a strong cult following in recent times. Before the release of the album, bassist Jean-Yves Thériault (Blacky) departed from the group, but rejoined in 2008.

Track listing

• All songs written by Voivod

1. "Shortwave Intro" - 0:25
2. "Panorama" - 3:10
3. "Clouds in My House" - 4:47
4. "The Prow" - 3:30
5. "Best Regards" - 3:52
6. "Twin Dummy" - 2:52
7. "Angel Rat" - 3:35
8. "Golem" - 4:33
9. "The Outcast" - 3:17
10. "Nuage Fractal" - 3:43
11. "Freedoom" - 4:37
12. "None of the Above" - 4:08

Credits

• Denis Bélanger - vocals
• Denis D'Amour - guitar, keyboards
• Michel Langevin - drums
• Jean-Yves Thériault - bass guitar, keyboards
• Ray Coburn - Keyboards
• Ivan Doroschuk - Additional keyboards on track 9
• Produced and recorded by Terry Brown

References

1. Christe, Ian (2003). Sound of the Beast: The Complete Headbanging History of Heavy Metal. HarperCollins. Chapter 13 Transforming the 1990s: The Black Album & Beyond.
2. Allmusic review