''Choronzon'' is the third studio album by English

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band

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. It was released on 4 November 2003, through

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Background

The sample at the start of the album is from the opening scene of the ''

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'' episode "Guardian of the Abyss".

Release

A promotional

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was released for the track "Leviathan", and was shot by ''

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'''s Paul Harries.

Critical reception

The album was praised by ''Kerrang!'', who wrote, "Akercocke have had enough time and financial clout to deliver the album they've been threatening to make all along. And its absolutely fucking magnificent ..countless moments of innovation that will dazzle and delight anyone lusting for a dash of the truly inspirational ..You will not hear a more imaginative or daring record this year", and calling it the best album of 2003. ''

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'' called it "the most inventive Akercocke album yet".

Track listing

Personnel

Akercocke

* Jason Mendonca – guitar, vocals, arrangement,

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* Paul Scanlan – guitar, arrangement, production * The Ritz – keyboards, arrangement, production * Peter Theobalds – bass guitar, arrangement, production * David Gray – drums, percussion, arrangement, production

Production

* Martin Bonsoir – recording,

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– mixing * John Paul – mastering

References

External links

* * {{Authority control Akercocke albums Earache Records albums 2003 albums