Mantras (Alien Ant Farm album)

Mantras
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 26, 2024
Length40:52
LabelChick Music Records
Producer
Alien Ant Farm chronology
Always and Forever
(2015)
Mantras
(2024)
Singles from Mantras
  1. "Everything She Wants"
    Released: May 8, 2020
  2. "So Cold"
    Released: January 19, 2024
  3. "Fade[1]"
    Released: February 23, 2024
  4. "Last Dantz"
    Released: March 29, 2024
Mantras ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Classic Rock6/10[2]
Metal Hammer7/10[3]

Mantras is the sixth studio album by American rock band Alien Ant Farm, released on April 26, 2024.[4] It is their first studio album in 9 years, since Always and Forever in 2015. The album was announced on January 19, 2024, alongside releasing a single titled "So Cold" that same day.[5]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Alien Ant Farm, except where noted.

Mantras track listing[4]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The Wrong Things"
  • Alien Ant Farm
  • Esjay Jones
3:48
2."Last Dantz" 3:52
3."Fade"
  • Alien Ant Farm
  • Jones
2:45
4."No. 1" 3:46
5."Storms Over"
  • Alien Ant Farm
  • Jones
3:46
6."So Cold"
  • Alien Ant Farm
  • Jones
3:41
7."What Am I Doing"
  • Alien Ant Farm
  • Jones
3:52
8."Prosperous Futures" 4:12
9."Glasses" 4:18
10."Everything She Wants" (Wham! cover)George Michael3:41
11."Mantras" 3:11
Total length:40:52

Notes

  • "Last Dantz" is stylized as "Last dAntz".
  • "Everything She Wants" is stylized as "Everything She wAnts".
  • "Mantras" is stylized as "~mAntras~".

Personnel

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Alien Ant Farm

  • Dryden Mitchell – vocals
  • Terry M. Corso – guitars
  • Tim Peugh – bass guitar
  • Mike Cosgrove – drums, percussion

Additional musicians

  • Patrick Hanlin – keyboards, Hammond B3, and additional percussion (9)

Technical personnel

  • Alien Ant Farm – producers
  • Esjay Jones – producer (1, 5, 7, 10)
  • Lucas D'Angelo – mixing
  • Ilan Benitam – mix assistant
  • Will Borza – mastering
  • Dave Cobb – engineer
  • Mike Cosgrove – engineer, editing
  • Sergio Chavez – editing

Charts

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Chart performance for Mantras
Chart (2024) Peak
position
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[6] 87
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[7] 35

References

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  1. ^ Major, Michael (February 23, 2024). "Alien Ant Farm Release New Single 'Fade'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  2. ^ Fielder, Hugh. "Alien Ant Farm - Mantras". Classic Rock.
  3. ^ Leivers, Dannii (June 2024). "Alien Ant Farm - Mantras". Metal Hammer. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Alien Ant Farm Announces First Album In Nearly A Decade". Blabbermouth.net. January 19, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  5. ^ "Hear Alien Ant Farm's New Song "So Cold" Off First Album in 9 Years". Revolver. January 19, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  6. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  7. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 11, 2024.