Ugly Noise

Ugly Noise
Studio album by Flotsam and Jetsam
Released	December 21, 2012
Recorded	2011-2012
Genre	Progressive metal
Length	47:27
Flotsam and Jetsam chronology
The Cold (2010) Ugly Noise (2012) No Place For Disgrace 2014 (2014)

Ugly Noise is the eleventh studio album by the thrash metal band Flotsam and Jetsam, released on December 21, 2012. In order to make this album, Flotsam and Jetsam used PledgeMusic, encouraging their fans to contribute funds to its recording and the band themselves to donate to charity as a part of their fundraising.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Ugly Noise marked the first Flotsam and Jetsam album recorded with two of its original members Michael Gilbert (guitar) and Kelly David Smith (drums) since 1997's High. Original bassist Jason Newsted also co-wrote some songs for the album,^[6] but did not officially rejoin the band. It is the last album to feature Jason Ward on bass, and Edward Carlson on guitar, although he would be featured on the re-recording of No Place for Disgrace.

Track listing

1. "Ugly Noise" - 4:10
2. "Gitty Up" - 3:09
3. "Run and Hide" - 5:28
4. "Carry On" - 4:19
5. "Rabbit's Foot" - 4:17
6. "Play Your Part" - 5:29
7. "Rage" - 3:25
8. "Cross the Sky" - 4:45
9. "Motherfuckery" - 3:07
10. "I Believe" - 2:53
11. "To Be Free" - 3:08
12. "Machine Gun" - 3:17

Personnel

• Eric A. 'A.K.' Knutson — vocals
• Ed Carlson — guitar
• Michael Gilbert — guitar
• Jason Ward — bass
• Kelly David-Smith — drums

References

1. ↑ "Flotsam And Jetsam Rejoined By Drummer Kelly David Smith". Blabbermouth.net. 2011-09-19. Retrieved 2012-12-29. 
2. ↑ "Flotsam And Jetsam: 'Ugly Noise' Cover Artwork Unveiled". Blabbermouth.net. 2012-10-23. Retrieved 2012-12-29. 
3. ↑ "Flotsam And Jetsam: Audio Samples Of Two New Songs Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth.net. 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2012-12-29. 
4. ↑ "Flotsam And Jetsam: New Rehearsal Footage Posted Online". Blabbermouth.net. 2012-12-10. Retrieved 2012-12-29. 
5. ↑ "Flotsam And Jetsam Completes Mixing 'Ugly Noise'". Blabbermouth.net. 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2012-12-29. 
6. ↑ "New Flotsam And Jetsam Album To Feature Songwriting Contributions From Jason Newsted". Blabbermouth.net. 2012-07-11. Retrieved 2012-12-29. 
7. ↑ Spencer, Trey (February 2, 2013). "Album Review - Flotsam and Jetsam: Ugly Noise". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 4 February 2013.