Mukiltearth

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Mukiltearth
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Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 7, 2020
Recorded2016–2019
Genre Mathcore, post-hardcore, progressive rock, math rock
Length39:22
Label Self-released
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Mukiltearth is the sixth studio album by American mathcore band The Fall of Troy, released on August 7, 2020. The album is composed of six songs written while the band members were still in high school, followed by four songs of new material. [2]

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."A Tribute to Orville Wilcox"2:12
2."Chain Wallet, Nike Shoes"5:00
3."The Tears of Green-Eyed Angels"4:25
4."Mirrors Are More Fun Than Television"6:08
5."The Day the Strength of Men Failed"4:01
6."Knife Fight at the Mormon Church"4:14
7."Counting Sheep"2:21
8."Round House"4:04
9."Borborygmi"2:52
10."We Are the Future"4:05
Total length:39:22

Personnel

The Fall of Troy
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References

  1. Hofer, Tess (August 9, 2020). "ALBUM REVIEW: The Fall Of Troy – Mukiltearth". Dead Press!. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  2. "Here's why Fall Of Troy paid tribute to a stranger on 'Mukiltearth'". Alternative Press . August 6, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2020.