''Meanderthal'' is the second full-length studio album by American heavy metal band Torche. It was released on April 8, 2008.

Reception

In the January 2009 issue of ''

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Track listing

The Daymare Recordings release of the album includes the entire '' In Return'' EP as bonus tracks.

Personnel

;Band members *Steve Brooks – guitars and vocals *Juan Montoya – guitars *Jonathan Nuñez – bass *Rick Smith – drums ;Other personnel *

Kurt Ballou Kurt Ballou (born February 1, 1974) is an American musician and record producer based in Massachusetts, best known as the guitarist for metalcore band Converge and for his recording and production work at his own GodCity Studio. Early and pe ...

– production, recording, engineering, mixing and additional guitars *

Aaron Turner Aaron Turner (born November 5, 1977) is an American musician, singer, graphic artist, and founder of label Hydra Head Records. He is most widely known for his role as guitarist and vocalist for the post-metal bands Sumac (band), SUMAC and Isis ...

– cover artwork *Nick Zampiello – mastering

References

External links

''Meanderthal''
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