Chemical Miracle is the second studio album by Australian punk rock band Trophy Eyes. The album was released on 14 October 2016 through Hopeless. It was produced by Shane Edwards at Karma Sound Studios in Thailand.[1] The name comes from John Floreani's perception of life - everything is made of a chemical, and life itself is a miracle.
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| Released | 14 October 2016 | |||
| Studio | Karma Sound Studios, Thailand | |||
| Genre | Melodic hardcore, emo, post-hardcore | |||
| Length | 37:01 | |||
| Label | Hopeless | |||
| Producer | Shane Edwards | |||
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| Singles from Chemical Miracle | ||||
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Background and promotion
editOn 2 August 2016, a music video for "Chlorine" was released.[2] 25 August the second song "Heaven Sent" was streamed through Hopeless.[3] On 29 September 2016, a music video for "Breathe You In" was released.[4][5] On 8 December 2016, Hopeless records published 'The Road to Chemical Miracle (Documentary)'.[6]
The band later performed an Australian headline tour in support of the album.
Critical reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 87/100[7] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Sputnikmusic |   [8] |
| Punknews.org | [9] |
| Rock Sound |  [10] |
| Kerrang! | |
Chemical Miracle received rave reviews upon its release. According to Metacritic, it currently holds an aggregated score of 87/100 based on 4 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[7] Sputnikmusic writer Atari gave it a 4.3 out of 5 ("superb"), summarizing his review with "From continuous instrumental surprises to brutally honest lyrics, Trophy Eyes' sophomore effort is much more than a solid return, it's an unanticipated punch to the gut - one that will leave the listener reeling as it rightfully earns its spot among the genre's most passionate and achingly honest albums."[8]
Punknews.org gave it 4 and a half out of 5 stars, stating "It's a brutally diverse album that has something for so many rock fans. It doesn't drag across...but instead races--pummeling--through a few genres that delivers something beyond wildest expectations."[9]
Track listing
editAll lyrics and music by Trophy Eyes.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chlorine" | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Counting Sheep" | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Nose Bleed" | 2:33 |
| 4. | "Heaven Sent" | 3:36 |
| 5. | "Rain on Me" | 3:56 |
| 6. | "Chemical" | 1:18 |
| 7. | "Breathe You In" | 3:21 |
| 8. | "Home Is" | 4:12 |
| 9. | "Miracle" | 1:45 |
| 10. | "Suicide Pact" | 4:00 |
| 11. | "Daydreamer" | 5:09 |
| Total length: | 37:01 | |
Personnel
editTrophy Eyes
- John Floreani – lead vocals
- Jeremy Winchester – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Kevin Cross – rhythm guitar
- Andrew Hallett – lead guitar
- Callum Cramp – drums, percussion
Production
- Shane Edwards –
Charts
edit| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] | 8 |
References
edit- ^ Lead Singer Syndrome Podcast (25 August 2016), John Floreani
- ^ "Trophy Eyes Share 'Chlorine', The First Single From New Album 'Chemical Miracle' - Music Feeds". Music Feeds. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- ^ Hopeless Records (25 August 2016), Trophy Eyes - Heaven Sent, retrieved 31 October 2016
- ^ "Trophy Eyes release new song "Breathe You In"". InqPOP!. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- ^ "Trophy Eyes' New Song Manages To Be Light AND Heavy All At Once - News - Rock Sound Magazine". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ^ Hopeless Records (7 December 2016), Trophy Eyes - The Road To Chemical Miracle (Documentary), retrieved 10 December 2016
- ^ a b "Reviews for Chemical Miracle by Trophy Eyes". Metacritic.
- ^ a b "Trophy Eyes - Chemical Miracle review on Sputnikmusic". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Trophy Eyes - Chemical Miracle review on Punknews". Punknews.org. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^ "Trophy Eyes - 'Chemical Miracle' review on Rock Sound". Rock Sound. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Trophy Eyes – Chemical Miracle". Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 October 2016.