Left is the ninth studio album by the American alternative metal band Helmet, released on November 10, 2023, through earMUSIC. It is the band's first studio album in seven years, since Dead to the World (2016), the longest gap between albums to date.
Reception
Metal Hammers Stephen Hill wrote "Helmet are still capable of harnessing all the elements that made them such a brilliantly idiosyncratic band three decades ago. Left contains some of the year's most instantaneous, memorable, propulsive yet deceptively complex riffs that serve as a base for everything from wild noise freakouts to some truly unexpected vocal hooks."
Distorted Sound writer Gavin Brown wrote that, "With their line-up stable for over a decade, and their ever-present vocalist/guitarist Page Hamilton sounding as good as ever, the band still have those riffs ever present on Left and the grooves are just as irresistible today as they have been all through the band's history."
Track listing All songs are written by Page Hamilton and Kyle Stevenson, except where noted.
Personnel Personnel per liner notes.
Helmet Dan Beeman – rhythm guitar Dave Case – bass guitar Page Hamilton – lead guitar, vocals, production Kyle Stevenson – drums
Additional musicians Ro Rowan – cello Paul Cartwright – string arrangements, violin Megan Shung – violin Zach Dellinger – viola
Technical Jim Kaufman – production, mixing, engineering Mark Renk – production Howie Weinberg – mastering Ryan Molder – engineering Joe Cincotta – engineering Gregg Cash – engineering assistance
Visuals Richard DeSilva – artwork, design
References
External links
Left on YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)