talking about [the VeriChip] on their little talk shows. Religious leaders fear that the Antichrist is going to use the chip to control every man and woman in America and later the whole world." Shortly after the release of Genesis, the band was victim to some controversy for allegedly containing an anti-Christian message found on the album, but the band members have denied these accusations. Musical style Chad Bowar of About.com described the band's musical evolution, saying: "Job for a Cowboy's sound has evolved from deathcore to straight ahead death metal." Bowar also praised the guitarists Ravi Bhadriraju and Bobby Thompson, saying that both have done a "good job at creating innovative riffs and play some quick but skillful solos." Critical reception On the day of the release, the album debuted at number 54 on the Billboard 200 and number 4 for Independent Albums and sold nearly 13,000 copies in its first week, making Genesis the highest-charting heavy metal debut since Slipknot's self-titled record. The music video for "Embedded" was directed by Grammy Award nominated Popcore films. The album received generally positive reviews, with many critics praising the band's musicianship and their songwriting improvement when compared to Doom. Kerrang! magazine said that Genesis is "an album that quite literally obliterates everyone else currently residing within the death and grind scenes" and "one of the year's most essential metal purchases". Scott Alisoglu of Blabbermouth.net, praised the album saying that Genesis "is a strong modern death metal release". Metal Injection heavily praised the guitar and bass riffs of Bhadriraju, Thompson and Riggs stating that the trio's "playing styles each other wonderfully." PopMatters on the other hand was indifferent in their review, and stated that the album's best redeeming feature is that it will surely "convert young metalcore fans to death metal". The song "Embedded" is available as downloadable content for the Rock Band series. Track listing Personnel Job for a Cowboy Brent Riggs – bass guitar Elliott Sellers - drums Jonny Davy – vocals Bobby Thompson – guitar Ravi Bhadriraju – guitar Production Engineering and production by Cory Spotts Mastering and mixed by Andy Sneap Artwork and layouts by Dennis Sibeijn Chart positions Release history References 2007 debut albums Job for a Cowboy albums Metal Blade Records albums Albums produced by Cory Spotts Concept albums