''Viscera'' is the third
extended play
An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record. from
My Epic
My Epic is an American Christian rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina started in 2005. They released an independent EP in 2006 entitled ''This Is Rescue'', and two successive albums and one EP with Dreamt Records entitled ''I Am Undone'' (20 ...
.
Facedown Records
Facedown Records is a Christian rock record label based in Fallbrook, California that is devoted to hardcore punk and metalcore bands (Christian and secular) with a few death metal acts such as Immortal Souls and Indwelling. Founded by No Inn ...
released the EP on May 6, 2016.
Critical reception
Christopher Smith writes, "''Viscera'' doesn't have quite the same lyrical mastery as ''Broken Voice'', nor the musical epicness of ''Behold'', but it is nonetheless a captivating and thought-provoking mini-album."
Dylan O'Connor says, "if you have the patience to sit through longer songs with a slow burn, ''Viscera'' is a rewarding listen."
David Craft states, "don't let this gem pass you by."
Fryberger opines, "Viscera is an EP that feels like a full-length record, as its five songs are full of not only minutes and seconds, but more depth than a lot of full-length records these days."
Mary Nikkel describes, "Full of hard-edged guitar tones, otherworldly vocals and lyrics that are both vividly poetic and intensely human, ''Viscera'' is the best yet from My Epic."
Nicholas Senior believes, "''Viscera'' is a great example of a good band evolving into a great one...''Viscera'' sees the band merging their pasts quite well, with ''Yet''s post-
Thrice
Thrice is an American rock band from Irvine, California, formed in 1998. The group was founded by guitarist/vocalist Dustin Kensrue and lead guitarist Teppei Teranishi while they were in high school.
Early in their career, the band was known ...
-style grunge building upon the graceful beauty of ''Behold''."
Chad Brown suggests, "those who remain, sink in, so-to-speak, and allow themselves to be swept up by the tangible emotions, sweeping melodies, and poetic lyricism will be rewarded by one of 2016’s most satisfying and frankly beautiful releases."
Track listing
Chart performance
References
2016 EPs
My Epic albums
Facedown Records albums
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