Angel Rat | ||||
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Studio album by Voivod | ||||
Released | November 12, 1991 | |||
Recorded | 1990-1991 at Metalworks Studios, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |||
Genre | Progressive metal, progressive rock, alternative metal,psychedelic rock | |||
Length | 42:29 | |||
Label | MCA/Mechanic | |||
Producer | Terry Brown | |||
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Angel Rat is the sixth album released by the Canadian heavy metal band Voivod. Produced by Terry Brown of Rush fame, it was released in 1991 by Mechanic/MCA Records and is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed release, 1989's Nothingface. On this album, Voivod adopts a more alternative/progressive/psychedelic rock sound, as opposed to the progressive metal of Nothingface. "Clouds in My House" was made as a music video.
While Angel Rat was released on a major record label, the album initially received mixed reviews and was not as successful as Nothingface, though it has gained a strong cult following in recent times. Before the release of the album, bassist Jean-Yves Thériault (Blacky) departed from the group, but rejoined in 2008 (later to leave again in 2014).