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The Crystal Axis | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 28 May 2010 | |||
Genre | Alternative dance, synthpop, electronica | |||
Length | 50:46 | |||
Label | Siberia/Inertia | |||
Midnight Juggernauts chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Crystal Axis | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 6.8/10 [1] |
Review scores | |
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AllMusic | [2] |
The New Zealand Herald | 4/5 [3] |
The Guardian | [4] |
The Crystal Axis is the second album from Australian electronic band Midnight Juggernauts. It was released on 28 May 2010. The album was the feature album on Triple J for the week of 24 to 30 May. [5]
Some editions of The Crystal Axis feature a bonus second disc, titled the Surplus Maximus EP featuring remixes, covers and other songs from the album sessions.
At the AIR Awards of 2010, the album won Best Independent Dance/Electronic Album. [6] [7]
All tracks written by Midnight Juggernauts (Andrew Szekeres, Vincent Vendetta and Daniel Stricker).
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Induco" | 1:59 |
2. | "Vital Signs" | 5:23 |
3. | "Lifeblood Flow" | 4:35 |
4. | "This New Technology" | 4:17 |
5. | "Lara Versus the Savage Pack" | 4:53 |
6. | "The Great Beyond" | 5:48 |
7. | "Cannibal Freeway" | 4:54 |
8. | "Virago" | 3:29 |
9. | "Winds of Fortune" | 3:08 |
10. | "Dynasty" | 4:57 |
11. | "Lemuria" | 1:15 |
12. | "Fade to Red" | 6:11 |
No. | Title | Length |
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13. | "Michael's Deadline" | 4:14 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Fantastic Valleys" | 2:04 |
2. | "Battlescars" | 5:28 |
3. | "Virago Reprise (Windy Night)" | 0:15 |
4. | "Get Connected" | 5:13 |
5. | "Lara Versus the Savage Pack (Demo)" | 5:12 |
6. | "Vital Signs (Tame Impala Cover)" | 5:18 |
7. | "This New Technology (Emperor Machine Remix)" | 8:43 |
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