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Moral Hygiene

2021 studio album by Ministry

Moral Hygiene is the fifteenth studio album by American industrial metal band Ministry, released on October 1, 2021.[2] In production for about three years,[6][7][8] following the release of AmeriKKKant (2018), this album marks the band's first collaboration with bassist Paul D'Amour (previously known as the bassist of Tool), who joined Ministry in 2019,[7][9] and the first to include a cover song since Relapse (2012). Moral Hygiene also includes guest appearances from guitarist Billy Morrison, former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, former N.W.A member Arabian Prince and Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen's former bandmate in Lard, Jello Biafra.[2] It also marks the first album since Rio Grande Blood (2006) to not feature guitarist Sin Quirin, who quit the band in March 2021 following the previous year's allegations of underage sexual relations.[10]

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Critical reception

Wall of Sound scored the album 7/10, writing that "the music is as abrasive and confrontational as ever".[11]

Accolades

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Track listing

All tracks written by Al Jourgensen[14] except where noted:

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Personnel

Ministry

  • Al Jourgensen – lead vocals (all except 3), backing vocals, guitars (1, 2, 3, 8, 9), bass (1, 8, 9), samples, keyboards (2, 3, 5, 7, 8), harmonica (2), organ (4), acoustic guitar (6), congas (7)
  • John Bechdel – keyboards (8)
  • Cesar Soto – guitars (all except 5), bass (3, 7, 10)
  • Paul D'Amour – bass (2)
  • Roy Mayorga – drums (1)

Additional personnel

Production

  • Al Jourgensen – production
  • Michael Rozon – engineering
  • Dave Donnelly – mastering
  • Billy Morrison – front/back cover
  • Ban Garcia – layout design
  • Liz Walton – burning car photo
  • Steve Davis – management
  • Scott Sokol/Pinnacle – booking
  • Selena Fragassi – publicist

Charts

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References

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    "Watch MINISTRY's Lyric Video For Explosive New Song 'Alert Level'". Blabbermouth.net. April 24, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
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    Joe DiVita (July 9, 2021). "Ministry Take Aim at Fascism + Police on New Song, Announce Album". Loudwire. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
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    Lawson, Dom (September 28, 2021). "CD Reviews - Moral Hygiene Ministry". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
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    Sleazegrinder (October 1, 2021). "Ministry: Moral Hygiene album review". Classic Rock. Louder Sound. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
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    Travers, Paul (October 13, 2021). "Album review: Ministry - Moral Hygiene". Kerrang!. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
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    "MINISTRY Is Already Working On Follow-Up To 'AmeriKKKant', Says AL JOURGENSEN". Blabbermouth.net. October 12, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
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    J. Bennett (July 1, 2019). "Ministry's Al Jourgensen on How Playing in a Band Is Like 'Naked and Afraid'". Revolver. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
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    "MINISTRY Is Recording New Album". Blabbermouth.net. March 28, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
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    Magazine, Bass. "Ministry Releases New Album 'Moral Hygiene' with Paul D'Amour on Bass". Bass Magazine - The Future of Bass.
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    Consequence Heavy (May 17, 2021). "Guitarist Sin Quirin Quits Ministry Following Last Year's Allegations of Underage Sexual Relations". Consequence Heavy. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
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    kjdraven (September 25, 2021). "Ministry – Moral Hygiene (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
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    "Top 30 Metal & Hard Rock Albums". Consequence. December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
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    "The 45 Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2021". Loudwire. December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
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    ASCAP. "Ministry". ACE Repertory. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
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    "Austriancharts.at – Ministry – Moral Hygiene" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
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    "Offiziellecharts.de – Ministry – Moral Hygiene" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
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    "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
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    "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
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    "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
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