I've Failed You

I've Failed You is the sixth and most recent studio album by Canadian heavy metal band Kittie, released on August 30, 2011, through eOne Music. Considered by the band to be their darkest and most personal release, the album acts as a continuation of the sound featured on In the Black (2009), and its lyrics thematically revolves around "[the] feeling like you've let yourself down and you've let everyone else down that cared about you."[3]

I've Failed You
Studio album by
Kittie
ReleasedAugust 30, 2011
RecordedApril–June 2011
StudioBeach Road Studios, Goderich, Ontario
GenreHeavy metal
Length36:26
LabeleOne
ProducerSiegfried Meier
Kittie chronology
In the Black
(2009)		 I've Failed You
(2011)		 Origins/Evolutions
(2018)
Singles from I've Failed You
  1. "We Are the Lamb"
    Released: July 20, 2011[1]
  2. "Empires, Pt. 2"
    Released: August 15, 2011[2]

I've Failed You received mixed reviews from critics and debuted on the Billboard 200 at 178, selling over 3,000 copies in its debut week.[4] Ivana "Ivy" Vujic left Kittie in February 2012, and was replaced by former bassist Trish Doan;[5] following Doan's death, she would return to the band in 2022.

Release

I've Failed You was released on August 30, 2011 and peaked on the US Billboard 200 at 178.[6][7] The album also charted on Billboards's Top Hard Rock Albums, Top Independent Albums, Top Rock Albums charts, peaking at 10, 26 and 46th positions respectively.[6]

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[8]
AllMusic[7]
Blabbermouth.net7/10[9]
Consequence of Sound[10]
Exclaim!(favorable)[11]
Now[12]
Rock Hard5/10[13]

I've Failed You received mixed reviews from critics. Exclaim! gave I've Failed You a positive review, referring to the album as Kittie's "most accomplished release to date" and that the tracks "We Are the Lamb," "What Have I Done" and "Empires (Part 2)" feature some of their best songwriting to date.[11] About.com gave the album a positive review, opining that Kittie's "musical chops have grown stronger, their songwriting more consistent" while "The songs on the second half of the album aren't quite as memorable as the first half, but there are still plenty of quality tracks."[8] Allmusic gave the album a two and a half star rating out of five, stating that the album "sounds nearly interchangeable with their previous releases, which may provide solace for some of the quartet's many fans, but will likely provide a whole lot of ammunition for their detractors."[7] NOW gave the album a two star out of five rating, criticizing the album as being "devoid of memorable lyrics, riffs or melodies".[12]

Track listing

All songs written by Kittie.[7]

No.TitleLength
1."I've Failed You"2:11
2."We Are the Lamb"2:51
3."Whisper of Death"4:18
4."What Have I Done?"5:25
5."Empires, Pt. 1"2:13
6."Empires, Pt. 2"3:41
7."Come Undone"2:15
8."Already Dead"2:51
9."Never Come Home"3:15
10."Ugly"2:57
11."Time Never Heals"4:30

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic.[14]

Kittie
  • Morgan Lander – lead vocals, guitars, piano
  • Mercedes Lander – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Tara McLeod – guitars
  • Ivy Vujic Jenkins – bass
Additional personnel
  • Paul Grosso – creative director
  • Ama Lea – photography
  • Sean Marlowe – art direction, design
  • Siegfried Meier – engineer, mixing, producer
  • T-Roy – mastering

Charts
Chart (2011) Peak

position

US Billboard 200[15] 178
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[15] 10
US Top Independent Albums (Billboard)[15] 26
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[15] 46

Release history
Reigon Label Format Date Catalog # Ref.
United States eOne Music
August 30, 2011 EOM-CD-2153 [16]
Europe Massacre Records September 5, 2011 MAS CD0728 [17]

References
  1. Ramirez, Carlos. "Kittie Return With a Vengeance on 'We Are the Lamb' — Song Premiere". Noisecreep. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  2. BraveWords. "KITTIE Release Video For 'Empires (Part 2)'". bravewords.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  3. Falzon, Denize (September 2, 2011). "Kittie's Morgan Lander Lets Her Guard Down with 'I've Failed You'". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  4. Blabbermouth (September 7, 2011). "KITTIE: 'I've Failed You' First-Week Sales Revealed". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  5. "Kittie rejoined by former bassist - Comments". lambgoat.com. February 13, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  6. "I've Failed You - Kittie: Awards". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  7. Monger, James Christopher. "I've Failed You - Kittie". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  8. Bowar, Chad (August 30, 2011). "Kittie - I've Failed You Review". About.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
  9. Blabbermouth (October 17, 2011). "I've Failed You". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  10. Buchanan, David (August 29, 2011). "Album Review: Kittie - I've Failed You". Consequence of Sound (See Archive URL for original scoring system). Archived from the original on December 1, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  11. Falzon, Denise (August 29, 2011). "Kittie - I've Failed You". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
  12. Gillis, Carla (January 5, 2012). "Kittie - I've Failed You". Now. Archived from the original on October 20, 2013. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
  13. "I´ve Failed You". Rock Hard (Vol. 292). August 24, 2011. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  14. "I've Failed You - Kittie: Credits". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  15. "Kittie". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  16. Blabbermouth (July 25, 2011). "KITTIE: First 'I've Failed You' Studio Webisode Released". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  17. Goodwyn, Tom (September 5, 2011). "This Week's New Music Releases: September 5 2011". NME. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
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