Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice
2010 studio album by HIM / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice, Chapters 1–13 is the seventh studio album by Finnish gothic rock band HIM. Released on 8 February 2010, the album was recorded at The Lair Studios and NRG Studios in Los Angeles with producer Matt Squire. Following his time in rehab, Screamworks was the first HIM album vocalist Ville Valo worked on completely sober. This resulted in the band rehearsing the material more than ever before, as Valo had set out to prove himself and the band following his new-found sobriety. Musically Screamworks featured a more accessible and straightforward sound than many of its predecessor, reminiscent of the music of the 1980s. Much of the album's material was inspired by Valo's relationship with an undisclosed partner, whom he referred to as his muse for the record.
Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice, Chapters 1–13 | ||||
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Released | 8 February 2010 (2010-02-08) | |||
Recorded | 2009 | |||
Studio | The Lair Studio in Los Angeles, California NRG Studios in North Hollywood, California | |||
Genre | Alternative rock,[1] hard rock | |||
Length | 46:55 | |||
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Producer | Matt Squire | |||
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Singles from Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice, Chapters 1–13 | ||||
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Screamworks received generally positive reviews from critics. Valo's vocals and songwriting received praise, although the "lighter" tone of the album received mixed opinions. Screamworks charted in eleven countries, including the top ten in Finland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, eventually being certified gold in the band's home country. Two singles were also released, with "Heartkiller" peaking at number five in Finland. The release of Screamworks was followed by a world tour, starting with several European dates and a tour of Australia as a part of the Soundwave Festival. This was then followed-up by several dates throughout the UK and the US in 2010. In December 2010, HIM released a companion album to Screamworks, titled SWRMXS, featuring remixes done by various different artists, such as Tiësto and Morgan Page.