The New Game
by Mudvayne
- Type: Album
- Released: 17 November 2008
- Label: Epic
- Country: United States
- Length: 43:42
- Community rating: 3.6/5 from 1 rating
Album Notes & Community Reviews
On their fourth album 'The New Game', Mudvayne pivoted from their complex math-metal origins towards a more direct and melodic hard rock sound infused with traditional rock and roll elements. While retaining heavy hooks, the album, produced by Dave Fortman, adopted a warmer, more "earthy" production style and was compared to acts like Alice in Chains and Motörhead. The album received a divided critical response; some praised its hard-hitting exuberance, while others criticized its formulaic song structures and lyrically cliché themes, signaling a move toward a more radio-friendly approach.
Genres
Descriptors: male vocalist, melodic
Tracklist
- Fish Out Of Water (3:30)
- Do What You Do (3:36)
- A New Game (5:03)
- Have It Your Way (3:45)
- A Cinderella Story (4:39)
- The Hate In Me (3:22)
- Scarlet Letters (3:55)
- Dull Boy (4:13)
- Same Ol' (4:49)
- Never Enough (3:38)
- We The People (3:07)
Credits
- Mudvayne - primary artist, art direction, photography by [band], producer
- Frank Harkins - art direction
- Ryan Martinie - bass, written-by
- Dave Kirby - booking
- Mike Monterulo - booking
- Matt McDonough - drums, written-by
- Jeremy Parker - engineer
- Greg Tribbett - guitar, voice, written-by
- Elliot Groffman - legal
- Michael Guido - legal
- Rob Cohen - legal
- Zen Media Group - management
- Mark Scribner - management [business]
- Phil Sarna - management [business]
- Ted Jensen - mastered by
- Dave Fortman - mixed by, producer
- Kris Arnold - photography by [suspects]
- Nikki Dahl - photography by [suspects]
- Rory Faciane - technician [drum]
- Bruce Pendleton - technician [guitar]
- Chad Gray - voice, written-by