Our Bones
| Company type | Progressive metal band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | EPs, albums |
Our Bones marks the third EP released by the American progressive metal group The Contortionist, which debuted on August 9, 2019, via eOne Music and Good Fight Entertainment. The band collaborated with John Douglass in producing the EP independently.
Critical reception
Overall, the EP was met with favorable feedback. Already Heard awarded it a 3.5 out of 5, commenting: "Despite its brief duration of just 15 minutes, The Contortionist deliver a varied collection that is sure to please their audience." The publication Depth also commended the work and showed optimism about the band's forthcoming endeavors.
With a score of 7 out of 10, Distorted Sound described the EP as "an appetizing introduction and an energetic confirmation that The Contortionist continue to command interest." Ricky Aarons from Metal Injection referred to Our Bones as "a purposeful preview," looking forward to more powerful performances and signature songwriting from the band in the future.
Personnel
The Contortionist
- Michael Lessard – vocals
- Robby Baca – guitars
- Cameron Maynard – guitars
- Jordan Eberhardt – bass
- Joey Baca – drums
- Eric Guenther – keyboards
Additional personnel
- John Douglass – production, engineering
- The Contortionist – production
- Evan Sammons – engineering
- Jamie King – mastering, mixing
- Bobby Bates – photography