The Anti Mother

The Anti Mother
Studio album by Norma Jean
Released	August 5, 2008
Recorded	April 1 – June 15, 2008, at Ross Robinson's Home Studio, Venice Beach, California
Genre	Metalcore post-hardcore sludge metal[1]
Length	44:37
Label	Solid State, Stomp
Producer	Ross Robinson
Norma Jean chronology
Redeemer (2006) The Anti Mother (2008) Meridional (2010)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AbsolutePunk.net	(75%)[2]
Allmusic	[3]
Alt Press	[4]
Artistdirect	[5]
CCM Magazine	Highly favorable[6]
Cross Rhythms	[7]
The Fish	Favorable[8]
Jesus Freak Hideout	Sean Lex: [9] Scott Fryberger: [9]
Kerrang!	[10]
Punknews.org	[11]

The Anti Mother (sometimes referred to as Norma Jean vs. The Anti Mother^[12][13]) is the fourth studio album from metalcore band Norma Jean. It is the first release to feature new drummer Chris Raines, making Chris Day and Scottie Henry the only members of the band to have appeared on all albums released by Norma Jean.

Album information

Norma Jean added several guest musicians to The Anti Mother, including Page Hamilton of Helmet, Chino Moreno of Deftones^[14] and Cove Reber of Saosin,^[15] they have also stated that, "We are not just doing "guest vocal" spots for them either... every band does that... we are going to write songs with them". The album was also produced by Ross Robinson, who had previously produced Norma Jean's 2006 album Redeemer.

Lead singer Cory Brandan commented on the new album and the meaning of the title:

“	The Anti Mother is a character we created which represents anything that is deceptive, and yet possesses an outwardly beautiful nature. This record is the most melodic album we’ve ever created, but it’s definitely the heaviest record Norma Jean has done as well--and furious at that.	”
	— Cory Brandan, [16]

A music video was made for the song "Robots: 3, Humans: 0" which has been featured on MTV2's Headbangers Ball. It features the group performing in a room of flying debris and follows the supernatural adventure of a young couple.

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Vocals	Length
1.	"Vipers, Snakes, and Actors"	Norma Jean	Cory Brandan	4:13
2.	"Self Employed Chemist"	Norma Jean	Brandan	3:13
3.	"Birth of the Anti Mother"	Norma Jean	Brandan, Holly Rae, Camille Driscoll	2:48
4.	"Robots: 3, Humans: 0"	Norma Jean	Brandan, Chino Moreno, Cove Reber	4:31
5.	"Death of the Anti Mother"	Norma Jean	Brandan	4:06
6.	"Surrender Your Sons..."	Norma Jean, Moreno, Reber	Brandan, Moreno, Reber	4:40
7.	"Murphy Was an Optimist"	Norma Jean	Brandan, Moreno, Reber	4:18
8.	"Opposite of Left and Wrong"	Norma Jean, Hamilton	Brandan, Page Hamilton	3:14
9.	"...Discipline Your Daughters"	Norma Jean	Brandan	4:16
10.	"And There Will Be a Swarm of Hornets"	Norma Jean	Brandan, Reber, Rae, Driscoll, Lainee Gram, Ali Pantera Abrishami	9:21
Total length:				44:38

Personnel

Norma Jean Cory Brandan – lead vocals, guitars Scottie Henry – guitars Jake Schultz – bass Chris Day – guitars Chris Raines – drums, percussion Guest personnel Chino Moreno – writing, guitars, vocals (track 6) Page Hamilton – guitars, vocals (track 8) Cove Reber – writing, vocals (tracks 4, 6, 7, 10) Holly Rae – vocals (tracks 3, 10) Camille Driscoll – vocals (tracks 3, 10) Lainee Gram – vocals (track 10) Ali Pantera Abrishami – vocals (track 10)

Production Produced by Ross Robinson Mixed by Ryan Boesch and Ross Robinson Engineered by Ryan Boesch Mastered by T-Roy Art Art Direction by Steve Hash and Norma Jean Design by Steve Hash Photography by Ralf Strathmann

References

1. Pacheco, George. "Norma Jean Meridional Review". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
2. www.absolutepunk.net
3. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1403009 Allmusic review
4. 1. 242, p.155
5. Florino, Rick (6 August 2008). "The Anti Mother Review". Artistdirect. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
6. Conner, Matt. "The Anti Mother". CCM Magazine. Salem Publishing. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
7. Webber, Ian (17 September 2008). "Norma Jean - The Anti Mother". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
8. Goforth, Andrea Dawn. "The Anti-Mother". The Fish. Salem Web Network. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
9. www.jesusfreakhideout.com
10. Dan Slessor. Kerrang! #1224, August 23, 2008. Albums review. Christian metalcore troupe tick boxes on fourth album. p.50.
11. "Norma Jean - The Anti Mother". Punknews.org. 20 January 2009. Retrieved 11 May 2012. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
12. Norma Jean Retrieved on September 22, 2008
13. "Discography - Norma Jean" Billboard.com. Retrieved on September 22, 2008.
14. Norma Jean - "The Anti Mother" Sessions - w/ Chino Moreno of Deftones Retrieved on June 6, 2008
15. Norma Jean Interview at Somethingpunk.com w/ Cory Brandan Retrieved on June 25, 2008
16. Norma Jean - The Anti Mother Retrieved on 2008-06-06.

External links

• Official website for the album "The Anti Mother"