Confessions is the sixth studio album by Swedish rock band Sonic Syndicate, released on October 14, 2016,[6] and their last album before their hiatus since 2018. The album was released via Despotz Records.[7] It is the first album by the band to not feature longtime bassist Karin Axelsson, nor longtime drummer John "Runken" Bengtsson since their 2005 debut Eden Fire. They were replaced by Michel Bärzén and Peter Wallenäs, respectively. On October 12, 2016, the band released the album's title track as its first single. The music video to the song was released on October 21, 2016, one week after the album's release.[8]
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Released | October 14, 2016 | |||
Recorded | June 2016 | |||
Studio | Purple Skull Music | |||
Genre | Pop rock, electronica,[1] progressive house[2] | |||
Length | 43:43 | |||
Label | Despotz Records | |||
Producer | Kristoffer Folin | |||
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Singles from Confessions | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Distorted Sound | 6/10[4] |
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Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Sonic Syndicate
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Confessions" | 3:46 |
2. | "It's a Shame" | 3:55 |
3. | "Start a War" | 3:48 |
4. | "Falling" | 3:34 |
5. | "I Like It Rough" | 3:20 |
6. | "Still Believe" (featuring Madyx) | 3:37 |
7. | "Crystalize" | 4:02 |
8. | "Burn to Live" | 3:24 |
9. | "Life is Not a Map" | 3:44 |
10. | "Russian Roulette" | 3:10 |
11. | "Closure" | 3:43 |
12. | "Halfway Down the Road" | 3:40 |
Total length: | 43:43 |
Personnel
edit- Band members
- Nathan J. Biggs - lead vocals
- Robin Sjunnesson - guitar
- Michel Bärzén - bass
- Peter Wallenäs - drums, percussion
- Additional musicians
- Michelle "Madyx" Blanchard - guest vocals (6)
References
edit- ^ "Melodic Net Review: Sonic Syndicate - Confessions". Melodic. 5 October 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Review: Sonic Syndicate — Confessions". RAMzine. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "SONIC SYNDICATE – New Single "Confessions" Out Now". Antihero Magazine. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: Confessions – Sonic Syndicate". Distorted Sound. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Sonic Syndicate album review – Confessions". Louder Sound. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
- ^ "Sonic Syndicate To Release 'Confessions' Album In October". Blabbermouth.net. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
- ^ "Sonic Syndicate - Confessions (Episode 1) – New Noise Magazine". New Noise Magazine. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Video Premiere: SONIC SYNDICATE's 'Confessions'". Blabbermouth.net. 21 October 2016.