Enemy of the Sun

Enemy of the Sun is the fourth studio album by American avant-garde metal band Neurosis. It was originally released on Alternative Tentacles in 1993 and later reissued on Neurot Recordings in 1999. The album was reissued with new cover artwork on April 20, 2010.[7] On February 14, 2012, a fully remastered version was released on vinyl via Relapse Records.[8]

For the band, see Enemy of the Sun (band).
Enemy of the Sun
Studio album by
Neurosis
ReleasedAugust 17, 1993
Genre
Length72:21
61:41 (2010 reissue)
LabelAlternative Tentacles
ProducerNeurosis
Neurosis chronology
Souls at Zero
(1992)		 Enemy of the Sun
(1993)		 Through Silver in Blood
(1996)
Reissue artwork
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[4]
AllMusic[5]
Rock Hard[6]

The album opens with a sample from the movie adaptation of The Sheltering Sky.

The cover artwork depicts a statue from Toddington Manor in Gloucestershire, England – the subject is unknown but is most likely Saint Thomas Becket. Simon Marsden is the original photographer.[9]

This album is the last Neurosis album to feature Simon McIlroy.

The track "Cleanse" runs for 26:35 on the original CD and the 1999 reissue. On the 2010 reissue, it was edited down to 15:54.

An episode of the TV series Home Improvement had the character Mark (played by Taran Noah Smith) wearing a T-shirt that featured the album.[10]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Lost"9:41
2."Raze the Stray"8:42
3."Burning Flesh in Year of Pig"1:37
4."Cold Ascending"3:44
5."Lexicon"6:32
6."Enemy of the Sun"7:33
7."The Time of the Beasts"7:59
8."Cleanse"26:35
Total length:72:21
Bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
9."Takeahnase" (demo version)7:44
10."Cleanse II" (live in Oberhausen)6:45

Personnel
Neurosis
  • Scott Kelly − guitar, vocals
  • Steve Von Till − guitar, vocals
  • Dave Edwardson − bass, backing vocals
  • Simon McIlroy − keyboards, tapes, samples
  • Jason Roeder − drums
  • Pete Inc. − Live Visual Media
Additional musicians
  • Kris Force – violin
  • Erika Little – voice
  • Paul Lew – horn
Technical personnel
  • Neurosis − production
  • Billy Anderson − engineering, mixing
  • George Horn − mastering
  • Michael Whitney − artwork, cover design

Release history
Region Date Label Format
Worldwide August 17, 1993 Alternative Tentacles CD
Worldwide reissue 1999 Neurot Recordings CD
August 20, 2010 Neurot Recordings CD, digital
February 14, 2012 Relapse Records LP

References
  1. Heilman, Maxwell (September 26, 2016). "Neurosis brings post-metal back to its roots". The Chimes. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  2. Gardner, Noel (October 8, 2016). "Neurosis – Fires Within Fires". The Quietus. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  3. Shteamer, Hank (October 29, 2012). "Neurosis: Honor Found in Decay | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  4. Pacheco, George. "Neurosis – 'Enemy Of The Sun'". About.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  5. Raggett, Ned. "Enemy of the Sun – Neurosis". AllMusic. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  6. Jaedike, Jan. "NEUROSIS - Enemy Of The Sun". Rock Hard. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  7. "Neurosis' 'Enemy Of The Sun' To Be Reissued With New Artwork". Blabbermouth.net. May 26, 2012. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  8. "Neurosis: Classic Albums To Be Reissued On Deluxe Vinyl". Blabbermouth.net. December 6, 2011. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
  9. "Gargoyle of Thomas a Becket (c.1118-1170 – Simon Marsden as art print or hand painted oil". www.myartprints.co.uk. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020.
  10. "Home Improvement: Neurosis". www.tshirtsonscreen.com/. January 19, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
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