Viscera (EP)
Viscera | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
EP by | ||||
Released | May 6, 2016 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 26:18 | |||
Label | Facedown | |||
My Epic chronology | ||||
|
Viscera is the third extended play from My Epic. Facedown Records released the EP on May 6, 2016.
Critical reception
[edit]Review scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
Jesus Freak Hideout | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
New Noise Magazine | [5] |
New Release Today | [6] |
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."[1] Dylan O'Connor says, "if you have the patience to sit through longer songs with a slow burn, Viscera is a rewarding listen."[2] David Craft states, "don't let this gem pass you by."[3] 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."[4]
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."[6] 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-style grunge building upon the graceful beauty of Behold."[5] 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."[7]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "Ghost Story" (featuring Shane Ochsner) | 6:08 |
2. | "Memoir" | 6:37 |
3. | "Cesura" | 1:37 |
4. | "Wive's Tale" | 4:00 |
5. | "Open Letter" | 7:56 |
Total length: | 26:18 |
Chart performance
[edit]Chart (2016) | Peak position |
---|---|
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] | 21 |
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[9] | 15 |
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[10] | 6 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[11] | 37 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[12] | 48 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Smith, Christopher (May 3, 2016). "My Epic, "Viscera EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- ^ a b O'Connor, Dylan (April 15, 2016). "My Epic, "Viscera EP" Second Staff Opinion Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- ^ a b Craft, David (April 19, 2016). "My Epic, "Viscera EP" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- ^ a b Fryberger, Scott (May 7, 2016). "My Epic, "Viscera EP" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- ^ a b Senior, Nicholas (May 4, 2016). "Album Review: My Epic – 'Viscera'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- ^ a b Nikkel, Mary (May 4, 2016). "Where Ethereal and Visceral Meet". New Release Today. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- ^ Brown, Chad (May 2, 2016). "REVIEW: My Epic – Viscera EP (2016)". New-Transcendence. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
- ^ "My Epic - Chart history". Billboard Christian Albums for My Epic. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ "My Epic - Chart history". Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums for My Epic. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ "My Epic - Chart history". Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums for My Epic. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ "My Epic - Chart history". Billboard Independent Albums for My Epic. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ "My Epic - Chart history". Billboard Top Rock Albums for My Epic. Retrieved May 17, 2016.