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| Released | November 4, 2022 | |||
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| Length | 39:42 | |||
| Label | Spinefarm | |||
| Producer | Daniel Braunstein | |||
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Dark Sun is the fifth studio album by American post-hardcore band Dayseeker. The album was released on November 4, 2022, through Spinefarm Records and was produced by Daniel Braunstein. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Hysteria Magazine | 8/10 [13] |
| Kerrang! | 3/5 [2] |
| Sputnikmusic | 3.5/5 [1] |
Kerrang! gave the album 3 out of 5 and stated: "There are aspirations for grandiosity on tracks like 'Neon Grave', and the poignant 'Midnight Eternal' does hit hard, but by the time the obligatory, uninspired acoustic number 'Paper Heart' rolls in, you're feeling empty. Ultimately it's not a bad record, but it also doesn't leave much of an impact." [2]
All tracks are written by Dayseeker
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dreamstate" | 3:39 |
| 2. | "Neon Grave" | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Without Me" | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Homesick" | 3:47 |
| 5. | "Midnight Eternal" | 2:35 |
| 6. | "Dark Sun" | 3:38 |
| 7. | "Quicksand" (featuring Spencer Stewart of the Band Camino) | 3:31 |
| 8. | "Paper Heart" | 3:54 |
| 9. | "Crying While You're Dancing" | 3:35 |
| 10. | "Parallel" | 3:07 |
| 11. | "Afterglow (Hazel's Song)" | 4:12 |
| Total length: | 39:42 | |
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. [14]
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