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Clayman

 
Album Review: Clayman

  • Artist: In Flames
  • Rating: StarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: July 25, 2000
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album, Enhanced CD-ROM
  • Genre: Rock

Review

The production value on Clayman is instantly apparent; the album's initial sounds jump right out and pull the listener in, conveying a power and excitement that lasts the duration of the disc. The songs on Clayman are what ultimately sell In Flames, though. With some of their best writing yet, they continue to tighten up a sound that could please fans of everyone from Queensrÿche to Arch Enemy to maybe even Satyricon. With their blend of speed, melody, and pensive aggression, In Flames is indeed hard to pin down. Clayman at its core, though, is invigorating, well-executed metal that, dare it be said, is a fun listen; this probably isn't far from what the band intends. ~ Matthew Kantor, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Bullet Ride (Lyrics) Björn Gelotte In Flames (4:42)
Pinball Map (Lyrics) Björn Gelotte In Flames (4:08)
Only for the Weak (Lyrics) Björn Gelotte In Flames (4:55)
...As the Future Repeats Today (Lyrics) Björn Gelotte In Flames (3:27)
Square Nothing (Lyrics) Björn Gelotte In Flames (3:57)
Clay Man (Lyrics) Björn Gelotte In Flames (3:28)
Satellites and Astronauts Björn Gelotte In Flames (5:00)
Brush the Dust Away (Lyrics) Björn Gelotte In Flames (3:17)
Swim (Lyrics) Jesper Strömblad, Björn Gelotte In Flames (3:14)
Suburban Me (Lyrics) Björn Gelotte In Flames (3:35)
Another Day in Quicksand (Lyrics) Björn Gelotte In Flames (3:56)

Credits

In Flames (Audio Production), Björn Gelotte (Guitar), Jesper Strömblad (Guitar), Axel Hermann (Artwork), Fredrik Nordström (Audio Production), Anders Fridén (Vocal Arrangement), In Flames (Producer), Fredrik Nordström (Producer), Axel Hermann (Layout Design), In Flames (Engineer), Peter Iwers (Bass), Fredrik Nordström (Arranger), Fredrik Nordström (Audio Engineer), Fredrik Nordström (Engineer), In Flames (Arrangement Collaboration), Anders Fridén (Vocals)
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Clayman
Studio album by In Flames
Released July 3, 2000
Recorded Studio Fredman
Genre Melodic death metal
Length 43:44
Label Nuclear Blast
Producer Fredrik Nordström
In Flames
Professional reviews
In Flames chronology
Colony
(1999)
Clayman
(2000)
The Tokyo Showdown
(2001)

Clayman is the fifth album by Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames. The album was released by Nuclear Blast in 2000. Most of the lyrics deal with depression and internal struggles.

The album's cover art is based on Leonardo da Vinci's drawing, the Vitruvian Man. The Jesterhead appears in the background, both on the cover, and in the album booklet itself.

Music Videos were made for "Pinball Map" & "Only For The Weak" with Metal Hammer naming "Only For The Weak" its top 10 Death Metal song.

Contents

Track listing

# Title Length
1. "Bullet Ride"   4:42
2. "Pinball Map"   4:08
3. "Only for the Weak"   4:55
4. "...As the Future Repeats Today"   3:27
5. "Square Nothing"   3:57
6. "Clayman"   3:28
7. "Satellites and Astronauts"   5:00
8. "Brush the Dust Away"   3:17
9. "Swim"   3:14
10. "Suburban Me (Feat. Christopher Amott)"   3:35
11. "Another Day in Quicksand"   3:56
2000 Japan Pressing, some 2003 Asian Releases & 2005 Deluxe Edition
# Title Length
12. "Strong and Smart" (No Fun at All cover) 2:22
2005 Deluxe Edition, 2008 Reloaded Edition & Limited Release Special Edition
# Title Length
12. "World of Promises" (Treat cover) 3:49

Musicians

Other personnel

  • Music written by Björn Gelotte and Jesper Strömblad.
  • Music arranged by In Flames and Fredrik Nordström.
  • Lyrics and vocal arrangements by Anders Fridén.
  • "Strong and Smart" by Mikael Danielsson and Ingemar Jansson (No Fun at All)
  • "World of Promises" by Robert Ernlund and Anders "Gary" Wikström (Treat)
  • Recorded and produced at Studio Fredman by Fredrik Nordström and In Flames.
  • Cover and booklet artwork and layout by Axel Hermann.
  • Photos by Tobias Lundgren.

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