title: Meanderthal
text: # Meanderthal
  
  Meanderthal is the second full-length studio album by American heavy metal band Torche. It was released on April 8, 2008.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | AllMusic | |
  | AbsolutePunk.net | (91%) |
  | Pitchfork Media | (8.2/10) |
  | Sputnikmusic | |
  | SPIN | |
  | Thrash Hits | |
  
  In the January 2009 issue of Decibel Magazine, Meanderthal was ranked number 1 atop the list of the Top 40 Extreme Albums of 2008.
  
  ## Track listing
  
  The Daymare Recordings release of the album includes the entire In Return EP as bonus tracks.
  
  ## Personnel
  
  ### Band members
  
  * Steve Brooks – guitars and vocals
  * Juan Montoya – guitars
  * Jonathan Nuñez – bass
  * Rick Smith – drums
  
  ### Other personnel
  
  * Kurt Ballou – production, recording, engineering, mixing and additional guitars
  * Aaron Turner – cover artwork
  * Nick Zampiello – mastering
  