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2017 studio album by Art of Anarchy
The Madness
Studio album by Art of Anarchy
ReleasedMarch 24, 2017
Recorded2016
GenreHard rock, alternative metal
Length36:27
LabelAnother Century
Producer
Art of Anarchy chronology
Art of Anarchy
(2015) 		The Madness
(2017) 		Let There Be Anarchy
(2024)
Singles from The Madness
  1. "The Madness"
    Released: October 7, 2016
  2. "Changed Man"
    Released: March 17, 2017
  3. "Echo of a Scream"
    Released: July 31, 2017

The Madness is the second studio album by American rock band Art of Anarchy, released on March 24, 2017. It is the only album to feature vocalist Scott Stapp and the last album to feature bassist John Moyer. According to Loudwire, the band took "a new direction" with their music on the album.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic

Chad Childers from Loudwire reviewed the album, stating "The musicianship is strong, the writing connects and they have a disc that could go deep in terms of radio singles. The Madness is just the beginning of what looks like a bright future".

Track listing

All tracks are written by Scott Stapp, Jon Votta, Vince Votta, John Moyer, and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Echo of a Scream"3:34
2."1000 Degrees"
  • Stapp
  • Maloy
  • Blair Daly
3:40
3."No Surrender" 3:24
4."The Madness" 3:38
5."Won't Let You Down" 3:30
6."Changed Man" 4:02
7."A Light in Me"
  • Stapp
  • J. Votta
  • V. Votta
  • Moyer
  • Thal
  • Maloy
  • Mark Holman
3:10
8."Somber"
  • Stapp
  • Alex Bodnar
4:12
9."Dancing with the Devil"3:37
10."Afterburn" 3:40
Total length:36:27
Japanese edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
11."Won't Let You Down" (acoustic)3:38
12."Dancing with the Devil" (acoustic)3:38
Total length:43:43

Personnel

  • Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Jon Votta – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Scott Stapp – lead vocals
  • John Moyer – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Vince Votta – drums, percussion

References

  1. Childers, Chad (January 25, 2017). "Art of Anarchy Set March 2017 Release for 'The Madness' Album". Loudwire. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  2. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Madness – Art of Anarchy". AllMusic. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  3. Art of Anarchy album review
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