Zoetic
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Zoetic is the sixth studio album by the The Rocket Summer. Aviate Records released the album on February 26, 2016.
Background
Avary made the album in Los Angeles, California, where he did all the work on this album by himself, while he wrote 50 songs for the album, eventually whittling it down to the eleven tracks on the record.[1] He said his influence making the music for the album was "really just trying to tap into nature—God and beauty in general."[2] The word "Zoetic" is an adjective meaning alive or living.[1]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Alternative Press |   [1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |  [3][4] |
| New Release Today | [5] |
| New Noise Magazine | [6] |
| Substream Magazine | [7] |
Awarding the album four and a half stars at Alternative Press, Alyson Stokes writes, "The Rocket Summer's first full-length album in nearly four years proves true to its namesake by roaring to life with unyielding passion, authenticity and a whole lot of guitars...Zoetic is not an average everyday 'love' album; it's a 'life' album that evokes a since of urgency not only to live but to live inspired."[1] Jessica Klinner, giving the album four stars from Substream Magazine, states, "Even with the second run through, it takes concentration to warm up to the songs and grasp what Avary has built—a powerful collection of songs that surpasses all of his previous releases in power and musical finesse."[7] Putting a four and a half star rating upon the album by New Noise Magazine, Nicholas Senior describes, "It’s an album that feels true to what The Rocket Summer have always done, yet it shows off a wonderful sense of sonic daring and zeal."[6]
Mary Nikkel, rating the album four and a half stars for New Release Today, says, "Fiercely alive, comfortable in its own skin and effortlessly embodying the best of the alt rock ethos, The Rocket Summer's Zoetic promises to hold up to countless repeat plays."[5] Signaling in a three and a half star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Michael Weaver states, "Zoetic seems to be another step in his maturation process."[3] Scott Fryberger, indicating in a three and a half star review at Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "Zoetic feels too experimental".[4]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Bryce Avary
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cold War" | 2:59 |
| 2. | "Same Air" | 3:58 |
| 3. | "UNI" | 3:19 |
| 4. | "Help Me Out" | 2:44 |
| 5. | "Get Over It" | 4:09 |
| 6. | "White Fireworks" | 3:29 |
| 7. | "You Are, You Are" | 4:24 |
| 8. | "FL, CA" | 3:49 |
| 9. | "Rule of Thirds Kind of Life" | 3:22 |
| 10. | "Sharks" | 4:16 |
| 11. | "Emergency Landings" | 4:15 |
| Total length: | 40:44 | |
Chart performance
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[8] | 20 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] | 17 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[10] | 31 |
References
- ^ a b c d Alyson, Stokes. "The Rocket Summer: Zoetic - album review". Alternative Press. March 2016 (332). Alternative Press Magazine, Inc.: 98. ISSN 1065-1667. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ^ Alyson, Stokes (January 8, 2016). "The Rocket Summer goes for different sound with new album: Q&A with Bryce Avary". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ^ a b Weaver, Michael (February 11, 2016). "The Rocket Summer, "Zoetic" JFH Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ a b Fryberger, Scott (February 22, 2016). "The Rocket Summer, "Zoetic" JFH Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ a b Nikkel, Mary (March 1, 2016). "Infectiously Alive". New Release Today. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
- ^ a b Senior, Nicholas (February 26, 2016). "Album Review: The Rocket Summer – 'Zoetic'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ^ a b Klinner, Jessica (February 24, 2016). "With 'Zoetic,' the Rocket Summer reinvents and reinvigorates". Substream Magazine. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ^ "The Rocket Summer Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ "The Rocket Summer Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ "The Rocket Summer Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2016.