single from the album. It features a music video that was taken from the band's 2001 live album Live in Eindhoven. Deluxe editions Nuclear Blast released a deluxe edition in December 2005. It contains the original album as well as the DVD Live in Cottbus '98 and press pictures. It was also released as a DualDisc. Relapse Records released a second deluxe edition on February 15, 2011. The album was remastered and reissued in deluxe 2-CD and 3-CD formats, with the additional CDs containing unreleased demo material and a revised cover by original cover artist Travis Smith. Reception The Sound of Perseverance has received critical acclaim and is considered by fans and critics alike as one of Death's greatest albums. Jason Hundey of AllMusic described it as "a truly glorious metal release, certainly Death's finest hour, and easily one of the top metal albums of all time". Chronicles of Chaos reviewer Paul Schwarz said the album "excels in all the right places. Great thrashings, technical solos, memorable choruses and clear vocals are the order of the day". Track listing Personnel Death Chuck Schuldiner - vocals, lead and rhythm guitar Shannon Hamm - lead guitar Scott Clendenin - bass Richard Christy - drums Additional personnel Steve Di Giorgio – bass on 1997 and 1998 demos Chris Williams – drums on 1996 demo Paul Payne – vocals on 1996 demo Shannon Hamm – vocals on 1996 demo Production Chuck Schuldinerproducer Jim Morrisproducer, engineer, mixing, mastering Travis Smithartwork Jay Speisart direction, graphic design Eric GreifLegal & IP management Alex McKnightphotography Charts References 1998 albums Death (metal band) albums Nuclear Blast albums Relapse Records albums Albums recorded at Morrisound Recording Albums with cover art by Travis Smith (artist)