The Oracle, Godsmack’s fifth album, was the band’s third consecutive number one on the Billboard 200. The record’s first single, the adrenalized “Cryin’ Like A Bitch,” became an anthem for the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).
The Oracle is a special entry in the Godsmack catalog, as it’s the band’s first album written entirely collaboratively. It is also Godsmack’s first album produced by Dave Fortman, who produced both of Evanescence’s multi-platinum albums, along with albums by Superjoint Ritual, Mudvayne, Otep, Simple Plan, and Slipknot. The 10-track album is a white-knuckle ride through thrash metal, hard rock, and blues-rock that concludes in classic Godsmack style with the majestic power ballad, “The Oracle.”
On May 2, experience The Oracle like you’ve never heard it before with exceptional remastered audio. Fans can choose the timeless appeal of a standard black vinyl, or dive deeper into the experience with the deluxe limited-edition gatefold colored vinyl.
The deluxe edition, titled Saints And Sinners, pays homage to the album’s original working title and features an exclusive 7” single of “Whiskey Hangover,” which rocketed to #1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks, and it is backed by the seething bonus track “I Blame You,” making it a must-have for fans and audiophiles alike.
Pre-order The Oracle vinyl here.
The Oracle tracklisting:
Standard Edition
Side A
“Cryin’ Like A Bitch”
“Saints And Sinners”
“War And Peace”
“Love-Hate-Sex-Pain”
“What If?”
Side B
“Devil’s Swing”
“Good Day To Die”
“Forever Shamed”
“Shadow Of A Soul”
“The Oracle”
Saints And Sinners Deluxe Edition
Side A
“Cryin’ Like A Bitch”
“Saints And Sinners”
“War And Peace”
“Love-Hate-Sex-Pain”
“What If?”
Side B
“Devil’s Swing”
“Good Day To Die”
“Forever Shamed”
“Shadow Of A Soul”
“The Oracle”
7” Bonus Vinyl:
Side A
“Whiskey Hangover”
Side B
“I Blame You”
With over 20 years of chart-topping success, the Boston rock band has cemented themselves as 21st-century hard rock titans. To date, they’ve accomplished a staggering 13 #1 singles at mainstream rock radio, including the tracks “Surrender,” “Soul On Fire,” and “Truth” from the band’s most recent album Lighting Up The Sky. Additionally, they’ve enjoyed 24 Top 10 hits at the format–the most of any act since February 1999 – as well as four Grammy nominations and were named Billboard Music Award’s Rock Artist of the Year in 2001. Selling over 20 million records worldwide, the band has released eight studio albums: Godsmack (1998), Awake (2000), Faceless (2003), IV (2006), The Oracle (2010), 1000hp (2014), When Legends Rise (2018), and Lighting Up the Sky (2023).
In 2023, the Massachusetts-bred quartet took a victory lap with their eighth studio album Lighting Up The Sky, dropping one more classic album as they ascend into the celebratory portion of their career. The powerful storytelling of Lighting Up The Sky covers boy-meets-girl, obstacles in relationships, the polarized political climate and the state of the world, betrayal, connection, rebounds, and more.
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The Oracle is a special entry in the Godsmack catalog, as it’s the band’s first album written entirely collaboratively. It is also Godsmack’s first album produced by Dave Fortman, who produced both of Evanescence’s multi-platinum albums, along with albums by Superjoint Ritual, Mudvayne, Otep, Simple Plan, and Slipknot. The 10-track album is a white-knuckle ride through thrash metal, hard rock, and blues-rock that concludes in classic Godsmack style with the majestic power ballad, “The Oracle.”
On May 2, experience The Oracle like you’ve never heard it before with exceptional remastered audio. Fans can choose the timeless appeal of a standard black vinyl, or dive deeper into the experience with the deluxe limited-edition gatefold colored vinyl.
The deluxe edition, titled Saints And Sinners, pays homage to the album’s original working title and features an exclusive 7” single of “Whiskey Hangover,” which rocketed to #1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks, and it is backed by the seething bonus track “I Blame You,” making it a must-have for fans and audiophiles alike.
Pre-order The Oracle vinyl here.
The Oracle tracklisting:
Standard Edition
Side A
“Cryin’ Like A Bitch”
“Saints And Sinners”
“War And Peace”
“Love-Hate-Sex-Pain”
“What If?”
Side B
“Devil’s Swing”
“Good Day To Die”
“Forever Shamed”
“Shadow Of A Soul”
“The Oracle”
Saints And Sinners Deluxe Edition
Side A
“Cryin’ Like A Bitch”
“Saints And Sinners”
“War And Peace”
“Love-Hate-Sex-Pain”
“What If?”
Side B
“Devil’s Swing”
“Good Day To Die”
“Forever Shamed”
“Shadow Of A Soul”
“The Oracle”
7” Bonus Vinyl:
Side A
“Whiskey Hangover”
Side B
“I Blame You”
With over 20 years of chart-topping success, the Boston rock band has cemented themselves as 21st-century hard rock titans. To date, they’ve accomplished a staggering 13 #1 singles at mainstream rock radio, including the tracks “Surrender,” “Soul On Fire,” and “Truth” from the band’s most recent album Lighting Up The Sky. Additionally, they’ve enjoyed 24 Top 10 hits at the format–the most of any act since February 1999 – as well as four Grammy nominations and were named Billboard Music Award’s Rock Artist of the Year in 2001. Selling over 20 million records worldwide, the band has released eight studio albums: Godsmack (1998), Awake (2000), Faceless (2003), IV (2006), The Oracle (2010), 1000hp (2014), When Legends Rise (2018), and Lighting Up the Sky (2023).
In 2023, the Massachusetts-bred quartet took a victory lap with their eighth studio album Lighting Up The Sky, dropping one more classic album as they ascend into the celebratory portion of their career. The powerful storytelling of Lighting Up The Sky covers boy-meets-girl, obstacles in relationships, the polarized political climate and the state of the world, betrayal, connection, rebounds, and more.
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