Juggernaut: Alpha | ||||
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Studio album by Periphery | ||||
Released | January 27, 2015 | |||
Studio | (see Studios) | |||
Genre | Progressive metal, djent | |||
Length | 41:25 | |||
Label | Sumerian, Century Media, Roadrunner, Distort | |||
Producer | Periphery | |||
Periphery chronology | ||||
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Professional ratings | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 84% |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Exclaim! | 8/10 |
Sputnikmusic | 4.0/5 |
MetalSucks.net |
Juggernaut: Alpha is the third studio album by the American progressive metal band Periphery. It's the first part of a double album, the second part of which is Juggernaut: Omega. The double album was released on January 27, 2015 by Sumerian Records.Juggernaut: Alpha debuted at No. 22 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
In a positive review for Exclaim!, Calum Slingerland wrote that "Alpha is the brighter and longer disc of the two, varied in its execution by walking a line between challenging, progressive moments and more accessible fare," citing "the soaring choruses and memorable hooks" of "Heavy Heart" and the record's title track that "highlight the group's increased incorporation of non-metal music."
All lyrics written by Periphery; all music composed by Periphery.
Writing, performance and production credits are adapted from the album liner notes.