Synthetic Division (album)

Synthetic Division is the debut album by Crossbreed.[1][4][5] The album had three singles: "Underlined," "Seasons," and "Breathe."

Synthetic Division
Studio album by Crossbreed
Released	May 8, 2001
Recorded	December 2000 - February 2001
Genre	Nu metal, industrial metal
Length	46:16
Label	Artemis[1]
Producer	Matt Chiaravalle
Crossbreed chronology
Synthetic Division (2001) KE 101 (2009)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
Sputnikmusic	3.5/5[3]

Production

The band recorded the album in New York, after Kittie passed along Crossbreed's demo tape to Artemis Records.[1]

Critical reception

The Washington Post called the album a "no-nonsense debut," writing that "it will get the system pulsing."[4]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Severed"	4:45
2.	"Seasons"	2:51
3.	"Underlined"	4:22
4.	"Breathe"	5:01
5.	"Pure Energy"	4:08
6.	"Release Me"	4:49
7.	"Machines"	3:16
8.	"Painted Red"	4:06
9.	"Stem"	3:07
10.	"Concentrate"	2:09
11.	"Regretful Times"	2:41
12.	"Lost Soul"	5:01
Total length:		46:16

Notes

• "Pure Energy" was written on Christmas Day 2000 when the band was in New York City recording the album and they were unable to spend the day with family.
• "Seasons," "Regretful Times," and "Lost Soul" are reworked versions of songs that previously appeared on the band's self-released album .01.
• One track cut from the album was a 7 and a half minute instrumental called "Synthetic Division."

References

1. "Crossbreed | Biography & History". AllMusic.
2. Liana Jones. "Synthetic Division Overview". AllMusic.
3. "Crossbreed - Synthetic Division (album review ) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com.
4. "RAMMSTEIN" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
5. "LOUD & FAST". Tampa Bay Times.