''The Generation of Danger'' is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Tallah. It was preceded by five singles: "Telescope", "The Impressionist", "Shaken (Not Stirred)", "For the Recognition", and "Dicker's Done".

Concept

Much like ''

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'', ''The Generation of Danger'' is a

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. Lead vocalist

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has firmly stated that the storylines of each album are entirely distinct from each other, with similarities and references in said albums only existing as Easter eggs and having no deeper connection. The story focuses on a

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who works on behalf of a large corporation. He becomes increasingly frustrated due to his revolutionary inventions and discoveries being credited to the company rather than himself, eventually leading him to force the company to take part in "the greatest experiment the world of science has ever seen". Metaphorically, the storyline deals with "people hiding what they truly desire until someone else comes along and forces it to surface". A full breakdown of the story by Bonitz can be found on the band's official YouTube channel.

Release

On March 9, 2022, they released the single and music video "Telescope", and announced the title of the album, ''The Generation of Danger'', along with the original release date of September 9, 2022. The band supported All That Remains on their spring 2022 US tour that began on March 12, 2022, in

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. On April 19, 2022, they released the second single off the album, "The Impressionist" with a music video. In August 2022, they announced that the album's release would be pushed back to November 18. On September 1, 2022, they released "Shaken (Not Stirred)" as a single with a music video. On October 13, 2022, they released the single "For the Recognition" with a music video. On November 10, 2022, they released the fifth and final single "Dicker's Done". The album was released on November 18, 2022. The initial announcement of the album was paired with the release of a promotional

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bearing the album's title.

Composition

''The Generation of Danger'' has been described as

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, and

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. According to Max Morin of ''Metal Injection'', vocalist Justin Bonitz's goes from "jibbering like a maniac, spitting rap bars, shredding his throat with pig squeals or finding his inner arena rock frontman, he might be the most unpredictable member of the band." Eli Enis of ''

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'' stated, "Over 13 songs, the band explore a ferocious fusion of early

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intensity — spitfire vocals...and modern hardcore savagery à la Vein.fm and

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." ''Metal Injection'' also noted influences from bands like Code Orange and Knocked Loose. According to Eli Enis of ''

'', ''The Generation of Danger'' is a "sci-fi oncept albumabout a crazed genius, featuring nine different characters that ocalist Justin Bonitzportrays with a variety of unique vocals."

Reception

Dan McHugh of ''Distorted Sound Mag'' wrote, "Tallah have expertly set themselves apart with ingenious levels of creativity that will astound...Thirteen songs of this sheer brute force may be a bit exhausting for some but the execution is undeniably impressive." Max Morin of ''Metal Injection'' wrote "Any fan of the last twenty years of metal should find something to like about The Generation of Danger. Tallah is about as subtle as a bunch of cavemen beating a drum kit with rocks, but they're so dedicated to the chaos that it's admirable."

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called the album a "chaotic mish-mash of styles is the most refreshing breath of fresh air I’ve ever seen in music, a landmark moment both for metalcore and for nu-metal." Simon Valentine of ''Wall of Sound'' called it "a frenetic album that both salutes the old guard but offers up their signature sound as the new normal."

Track listing

Personnel

Tallah *

– vocals * Derrick Schneider – lead guitar, backing vocals, bass guitar * Alizé "Mewzen" Rodriguez – turntables, samples, keyboards * Alex Snowden – rhythm guitar * Max Portnoy – drums, percussion, bass guitar Additional personnel * Josh Schroeder – production * Andrew Cooper – bass guitar

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Generation of Danger 2022 albums Tallah albums Earache Records albums