Monochrome (album)

Monochrome
Studio album by Helmet
Released	July 18, 2006 (2006-07-18)
Recorded	May 6, 2006
Genre	Alternative metal
Length	42:58
Label	Warcon
Producer	Helmet, Wharton Tiers
Helmet chronology
Size Matters (2004) Monochrome (2006) Seeing Eye Dog (2010)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Pitchfork Media	(6.3/10)[2]
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Monochrome is the sixth album by Helmet, released in 2006 through Warcon. This is the third Helmet album in a row to be recorded as a three-piece, with new drummer Mike Jost joining veterans Page Hamilton and Chris Traynor. Bassist Jeremy Chatelain, who replaced Frank Bello on the Size Matters tour, rejoined the band for the 2006 Warped Tour in support of Monochrome.

The album is said to be a "return to roots," co-produced with Wharton Tiers, who recorded Helmet's first two albums Strap It On and Meantime. At least two of the tracks, "Money Shot" and "Bury Me", are known to be from Hamilton's former band Gandhi, but they have been rerecorded with the new Helmet line up.

The track 'Monochrome' is featured on the soundtrack for Saw III and is played over the film's end credits; a music video was created which featured Jigsaw's puppet, Billy, lip-synching the song while riding his bike. Also featured are shots of the band on TV screens and some clips from the film.

The vinyl version of the album contained the bonus track 'Requiem', which was originally recorded by the band Killing Joke.

Track listing

1. "Swallowing Everything" – 3:54
2. "Brand New"† – 4:11
3. "Bury Me" – 4:31
4. "Monochrome" – 3:50 - Saw III (soundtrack)
5. "On Your Way Down"† – 4:16
6. "Money Shot" – 3:14
7. "Gone" – 3:31
8. "Almost Out of Sight" – 4:17
9. "Howl" – 1:04
10. "410" – 4:37
11. "Goodbye" – 5:33

(All tracks by Hamilton, except † by Hamilton/Jost/Traynor)

2 tracks, 'Black Light' and 'Just Like Me', not appearing on the album, are included on the 'Warped Tour 2006 Chrysalis Music Sampler'.

Singles

• "Gone" - June 2006
• "Monochrome" - November 2006
• "Money Shot" - April 2007

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year	Chart	Position
2006	The Billboard 200	159

Personnel

• Page Hamilton - Guitar, Vocals
• Chris Traynor - Guitar, Bass
• Mike Jost - Drums

References

1. ^ Monochrome (album) at Allmusic
2. ^ Pitchfork Media