''Chemical Miracle'' is the second

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by Australian punk rock band

Trophy Eyes Trophy Eyes is an Australian punk rock band from Newcastle, formed in 2013. They are currently signed to Hopeless Records. The band currently consists of vocalist John Floreani, bassist and backing vocalist Jeremy Winchester, lead guitarist A ...

. The album was released on 14 October 2016 through Hopeless. It was produced by Shane Edwards at Karma Sound Studios in Thailand. The name comes from John Floreani's perception of life - everything is made of a chemical, and life itself is a miracle.

Background and promotion

On 2 August 2016, a music video for "Chlorine" was released. 25 August the second song "Heaven Sent" was streamed through Hopeless. On 29 September 2016, a music video for "Breathe You In" was released. On 8 December 2016, Hopeless records published 'The Road to Chemical Miracle (Documentary)'. The band later performed an Australian headline tour in support of the album.

Critical reception

''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". 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." 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."

Track listing

All lyrics and music by Trophy Eyes.

Personnel

Trophy Eyes * John Floreani – lead vocals * Jeremy Winchester – bass guitar, backing vocals * Kevin Cross – rhythm guitar * Andrew Hallett – lead guitar * Callum Cramp – drums, percussion Production * Shane Edwards – producer

Charts

References

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