Chemical Miracle

Chemical Miracle is the second studio album by Australian punk rock band Trophy Eyes. The album was released on 14 October 2016 through Hopeless. It was produced by Shane Edwards at Karma Sound Studios in Thailand.[1] The name comes from John Floreani's perception of life - everything is made of a chemical, and life itself is a miracle.

Chemical Miracle
Studio album by
Trophy Eyes
Released14 October 2016
StudioKarma Sound Studios, Thailand
GenreMelodic hardcore, pop punk, post-hardcore
Length37:01
LabelHopeless
ProducerShane Edwards
Trophy Eyes chronology
Mend, Move On
(2014)		 Chemical Miracle
(2016)		 The American Dream
(2018)
Singles from Chemical Miracle
  1. "Chlorine"
    Released: 2 August 2016
  2. "Breathe You In"
    Released: 29 September 2016

Background and promotion

On 2 August 2016, a music video for "Chlorine" was released.[2] 25 August the second song "Heaven Sent" was streamed through Hopeless.[3] On 29 September 2016, a music video for "Breathe You In" was released.[4][5] On 8 December 2016, Hopeless records published 'The Road to Chemical Miracle (Documentary)'.[6]

The band later performed an Australian headline tour in support of the album.

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic87/100[7]
Review scores
SourceRating
Sputnikmusic[8]
Punknews.org[9]
Rock Sound[10]
Kerrang!

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."[7] 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."[8]

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."[9]

Track listing

All lyrics and music by Trophy Eyes.

No.TitleLength
1."Chlorine"3:40
2."Counting Sheep"3:30
3."Nose Bleed"2:33
4."Heaven Sent"3:36
5."Rain on Me"3:56
6."Chemical"1:18
7."Breathe You In"3:21
8."Home Is"4:12
9."Miracle"1:45
10."Suicide Pact"4:00
11."Daydreamer"5:09
Total length:37:01

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
Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] 8
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References
  1. Lead Singer Syndrome Podcast (2016-08-25), John Floreani
  2. "Trophy Eyes Share 'Chlorine', The First Single From New Album 'Chemical Miracle' - Music Feeds". Music Feeds. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  3. Hopeless Records (2016-08-25), Trophy Eyes - Heaven Sent, retrieved 2016-10-31
  4. "Trophy Eyes release new song "Breathe You In"". InqPOP!. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  5. "Trophy Eyes' New Song Manages To Be Light AND Heavy All At Once - News - Rock Sound Magazine". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2016-10-31.
  6. Hopeless Records (2016-12-07), Trophy Eyes - The Road To Chemical Miracle (Documentary), retrieved 2016-12-10
  7. "Reviews for Chemical Miracle by Trophy Eyes". Metacritic.
  8. "Trophy Eyes - Chemical Miracle review on Sputnikmusic". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  9. "Trophy Eyes - Chemical Miracle review on Punknews". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  10. "Trophy Eyes - 'Chemical Miracle' review on Rock Sound". Rock Sound. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  11. "Australiancharts.com – Trophy Eyes – Chemical Miracle". Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
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