Applause of a Distant Crowd | ||||
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Released | 12 October 2018 | |||
Recorded | 2017–2018 | |||
Studio | Heyman Studios, Copenhagen | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 42:40 | |||
Label | Mascot | |||
Producer | Asger Mygind | |||
Vola chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Distorted Sound | 9/10 [2] |
Eternal Terror | 5/6 [3] |
Metal Temple | 9/10 [4] |
The Music | 4/5 [5] |
Rockfreaks.net | 8.5/10 [6] |
Applause of a Distant Crowd is the second studio album by Danish rock band Vola, released on 12 October 2018 through Mascot Records. [7]
Music videos were made for the songs "Ghosts" [8] and "Smartfriend". [9] The chorus for "Ghosts" was taken from an earlier demo track. [10]
All tracks are written by Vola
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "We Are Thin Air" | 4:07 |
2. | "Ghosts" | 3:58 |
3. | "Smartfriend" | 4:18 |
4. | "Ruby Pool" | 4:09 |
5. | "Alien Shivers" | 4:20 |
6. | "Vertigo" | 4:04 |
7. | "Still" | 4:10 |
8. | "Applause of a Distant Crowd" | 5:35 |
9. | "Whaler" | 5:23 |
10. | "Green Screen Mother" | 2:36 |
Total length: | 42:40 |
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