Chemical Miracle

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Chemical Miracle
Trophy Eyes - Chemical Miracle.jpg
Studio album by
Trophy Eyes
Released14 October 2016
StudioKarma Sound Studios, Thailand
Genre Melodic hardcore, emo, post-hardcore
Length37:01
Label Hopeless
Producer Shane Edwards
Trophy Eyes chronology
Mend, Move On
(2014)		Chemical Miracle
(2016)		 The American Dream
(2018)
Singles from Chemical Miracle
  1. "Chlorine"
    Released: 2 August 2016
  2. "Breathe You In"
    Released: 29 September 2016

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.

Contents

Background and promotion

On 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

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic 87/100 [7]
Review scores
SourceRating
SputnikmusicStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [8]
Punknews.orgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svg [9]
Rock Sound Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [10]
Kerrang! Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg

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

All lyrics and music by Trophy Eyes.

No.TitleLength
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

Trophy Eyes

Production

Charts

Chart (2016)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [11] 8

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References

  1. ↑ Lead Singer Syndrome Podcast (25 August 2016), John Floreani
  2. ↑ "Trophy Eyes Share 'Chlorine', The First Single From New Album 'Chemical Miracle' - Music Feeds". Music Feeds. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  3. ↑ Hopeless Records (25 August 2016), Trophy Eyes - Heaven Sent , retrieved 31 October 2016
  4. ↑ "Trophy Eyes release new song "Breathe You In"". InqPOP!. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "Trophy Eyes' New Song Manages To Be Light AND Heavy All At Once - News - Rock Sound Magazine". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  6. ↑ Hopeless Records (7 December 2016), Trophy Eyes - The Road To Chemical Miracle (Documentary) , retrieved 10 December 2016
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