The Fantasy Effect | ||||
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Released | April 28, 2012 | |||
Genre | Progressive metalcore, djent | |||
Length | 42:19 | |||
Label | Self-released | |||
Producer | Reflections | |||
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Singles from The Fantasy Effect | ||||
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The Fantasy Effect is the debut studio album by American metalcore band, Reflections. The band released a single titled "Advance upon Me Brethren" on December 12, 2011, [1] which later appeared on the album as track six. They were unsigned at the time of release, but soon after releasing The Fantasy Effect, Reflections were signed to record labels eOne and Good Fight. [2] [3]
The album was home-produced and recorded by the band itself using Mixcraft 4; a Windows music recording and mixing program. [4] [ better source needed ]
A remastered/remixed edition of “The Fantasy Effect” on 28 April 2022 for the records 10th anniversary. Most of the production was done by current Vildhjarta drummer, Buster Odeholm, with additional support from vocalist Jake Wolf and Johan Liljeblad.
All tracks are written by Patrick Somoulay and Bo Blood, except where noted
No. | Title | Music | Length |
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1. | "Ceilings" | 3:13 | |
2. | "Ms. Communication" | 2:29 | |
3. | "Good Push" | Charles Caswell | 5:10 |
4. | "Picture Perfect" | Patrick Somoulay, Bo Blood, Jake Wolf | 3:45 |
5. | "An Artifact" | 4:57 | |
6. | "Advance Upon Me Brethren" | 4:48 | |
7. | "Lost..." (Instrumental) | Patrick Somoulay, Jake Wolf, Charles Caswell | 1:31 |
8. | "...And Found" | Patrick Somoulay, Bo Blood, Jake Wolf | 6:03 |
9. | "Rotations" | 7:21 | |
Total length: | 39:17 |
No. | Title | Length |
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10. | "Sandblasted Skin" (Pantera cover) | 3:02 |
Total length: | 42:19 |
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Source | Rating |
Real Metal Reviews | [7] |
New-Transcendence | [8] |
Me Gusta Reviews | [9] |
The Fantasy Effect was generally received as an exceptionally good album by several reviewers. The only unfavorable comments made with the album from critics were the production value and the quality of Jake's vocals.
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