Apocalyze is the second studio album by Japanese metalcore band Crossfaith. It was released on 4 September 2013 through Smaller Recordings in Japan, Search and Destroy Records in Europe and The End Records worldwide. It was produced by Yasuo Matsumoto and Kenya Yamamoto.
The album was recorded at Machine Shop Studios in New York City in January 2013 and will be released mainly through The End Records and Sony Music.[1] Prior to the release of the album, the band released three music videos: "We Are the Future", "Eclipse" and "The Evolution".[1]
The album received positive reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has an average score of 67 out of 100 based on 4 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[2]Alternative Press rated the album 3 out of 5 and said: "While their contemporaries may opt for subtler synth lines and catchy riffs, Crossfaith use programming as intensely as metal technicality on Apocalyze. Programmer Tamano Terufumi breaks out dubstep tropes like low-end wobbles and drops, but don't expect glowing hula hoops over jumpkicks in a Crossfaith pit anytime soon. The electronics leave you feeling more like you're inside a violent arcade game than on a dance floor, clean vocals are scarce and the closest thing you get to a slow song is "Counting Stars"—an illusion created by dreamy female guest vocals. That energy makes it feel like there's too much going on, leading to songs blending structurally, downplaying hooks. But the chaotic nature of Apocalyze is what Crossfaith want to showcase, perhaps at the sacrifice of the broader audience they could reach."[3]Blabbermouth.net gave the album a score 8/10 and saying: "While CROSSFAITH may take some listener acclimation with all of their tenacious electronic rakes, Apocalyze is nevertheless a creative and energetic album that grows strength with repeated listens. This album will excite metalcore freaks like it's the dawn of a new era. Like their contemporaries MUCC and DIR EN GREY, this band isn't afraid to dabble, tinker and stretch boundaries largely borrowed from the western sanction. While BORIS continues to reign over the Japanese metal scene in their own modest way, CROSSFAITH will appeal to a broader audience. For certain, expect to hear these guys jacking up a video game or two in the near future."[4]
Dead Press! scored the album 9 out of 10 and said: "Apocalyze has undoubtedly raised the bar exceedingly high, and it wouldn't be unfair to view their position on the metalcore heap rather insurmountable. Seeing these songs come into their own in a live setting is a mouth watering prospect, although it would be wise for venues to re-enforce their foundations now before it's too late. 'We Are The Future' indeed."[5] Scrussel from KillYourStereo gave the album 82 out of 100 and said: "Crossfaith's brand of metal fused with electronic elements is an effective mix, and one that isn't too overdone that is just becomes a mess. Apocalyze hits that perfect ratio, creating a hybrid of sound that may not be fresh or unique but is easily enjoyable. What sets this album apart from others in the genre are refreshing and innovative ideas and some killer riffs that will keep you coming back over and over."[6] Sam Dignon of Rock Sins rated the album 9 out of 10 and said: "Having built up a reputation as one of the most exciting live bands around over the past year, Crossfaith have fast become one of the most talked about bands on the Metalcore scene. Dance and electronics have been a part of Metalcore for a while now but no one has been able to master it quite like Crossfaith. Whilst most bands tended to just throw in the odd electronic section in, Crossfaith completely balance the two elements out, making Apocalyze one of the most refreshing Metalcore albums in recent years."[8]
^"Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. 15 September 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
^"Crossfaith Apocalyze Chart History". Billboard. 21 September 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
^. Billboard. 21 September 2013. Archived from the original on 27 May 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
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Apocalyze is the second studio album by Japanese metalcore band Crossfaith It was released on 4 September 2013 through Smaller Recordings in Japan Search and Destroy Records in Europe and The End Records worldwide It was produced by Yasuo Matsumoto and Kenya Yamamoto ApocalyzeStudio album by CrossfaithReleased4 September 2013GenreMetalcore electronicore industrial metalLength44 08LabelSmaller Recordings Search and Destroy Records The End Sony MusicProducerYasuo Matsumoto Kenya YamamotoCrossfaith chronologyThe Dream the Space 2011 Apocalyze 2013 Xeno 2015 Singles from Apocalyze We Are the Future Released 10 July 2013 Countdown to Hell Released 4 December 2013 Contents 1 Background and promotion 2 Critical reception 3 Track listing 4 Personnel 5 Charts 6 ReferencesBackground and promotion editThe album was recorded at Machine Shop Studios in New York City in January 2013 and will be released mainly through The End Records and Sony Music 1 Prior to the release of the album the band released three music videos We Are the Future Eclipse and The Evolution 1 Critical reception editProfessional ratingsAggregate scoresSourceRatingMetacritic67 100 2 Review scoresSourceRatingAlternative Press nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 3 Blabbermouth net8 10 4 Dead Press 9 10 5 KillYourStereo82 100 6 Revolver nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 7 Rock Sins9 10 8 Rock Sound8 10 9 Sputnikmusic nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 10 The album received positive reviews from critics At Metacritic which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics the album has an average score of 67 out of 100 based on 4 reviews indicating generally favorable reviews 2 Alternative Press rated the album 3 out of 5 and said While their contemporaries may opt for subtler synth lines and catchy riffs Crossfaith use programming as intensely as metal technicality on Apocalyze Programmer Tamano Terufumi breaks out dubstep tropes like low end wobbles and drops but don t expect glowing hula hoops over jumpkicks in a Crossfaith pit anytime soon The electronics leave you feeling more like you re inside a violent arcade game than on a dance floor clean vocals are scarce and the closest thing you get to a slow song is Counting Stars an illusion created by dreamy female guest vocals That energy makes it feel like there s too much going on leading to songs blending structurally downplaying hooks But the chaotic nature of Apocalyze is what Crossfaith want to showcase perhaps at the sacrifice of the broader audience they could reach 3 Blabbermouth net gave the album a score 8 10 and saying While CROSSFAITH may take some listener acclimation with all of their tenacious electronic rakes Apocalyze is nevertheless a creative and energetic album that grows strength with repeated listens This album will excite metalcore freaks like it s the dawn of a new era Like their contemporaries MUCC and DIR EN GREY this band isn t afraid to dabble tinker and stretch boundaries largely borrowed from the western sanction While BORIS continues to reign over the Japanese metal scene in their own modest way CROSSFAITH will appeal to a broader audience For certain expect to hear these guys jacking up a video game or two in the near future 4 Dead Press scored the album 9 out of 10 and said Apocalyze has undoubtedly raised the bar exceedingly high and it wouldn t be unfair to view their position on the metalcore heap rather insurmountable Seeing these songs come into their own in a live setting is a mouth watering prospect although it would be wise for venues to re enforce their foundations now before it s too late We Are The Future indeed 5 Scrussel from KillYourStereo gave the album 82 out of 100 and said Crossfaith s brand of metal fused with electronic elements is an effective mix and one that isn t too overdone that is just becomes a mess Apocalyze hits that perfect ratio creating a hybrid of sound that may not be fresh or unique but is easily enjoyable What sets this album apart from others in the genre are refreshing and innovative ideas and some killer riffs that will keep you coming back over and over 6 Sam Dignon of Rock Sins rated the album 9 out of 10 and said Having built up a reputation as one of the most exciting live bands around over the past year Crossfaith have fast become one of the most talked about bands on the Metalcore scene Dance and electronics have been a part of Metalcore for a while now but no one has been able to master it quite like Crossfaith Whilst most bands tended to just throw in the odd electronic section in Crossfaith completely balance the two elements out making Apocalyze one of the most refreshing Metalcore albums in recent years 8 Track listing editNo TitleLength1 Prelude 0 282 We Are the Future 3 313 Hounds of the Apocalypse 3 304 Eclipse 3 405 The Evolution 3 436 Scarlett 3 527 Gala Hala Burn Down the Floor 4 288 Countdown to Hell 3 539 Deathwish 3 5910 Counting Stars 4 3111 Burning White 3 5812 Only the Wise Can Control Our Eyes 3 37Total length 44 08 Deluxe Edition bonus tracksNo TitleLength13 Not Alone 3 4714 Against the Wave 4 0115 Outbreak 2 45Total length 53 49Personnel editCredits adapted from AllMusic 11 Crossfaith Kenta Koie lead vocals Kazuki Takemura guitars Terufumi Tamano keyboards programming samples backing vocals Hiroki Ikegawa bass Tatsuya Amano drums Additional musicians Bianca Roman vocals Jane Park strings Additional personnel Yasuo Matsumoto executive production Kenya Yamamoto executive production Kimikazu Harada supervision Zakk Cervini engineering editing Alberto de Ieaza engineering editing Andy Gomoll assisting editing Tom Smith assisting Ondien Galsworth lyric editing Mio Yamamoto A amp R Tom Barnes photographyCharts editChart performance for Apocalyze Charts 2013 Peakposition Japanese Albums Billboard 12 22 Japanese Albums Oricon 13 19 UK Albums OCC 14 137 UK Rock amp Metal Albums OCC 15 11 US Top Heatseekers Albums Billboard 16 13 US Top Hard Rock Albums Billboard 17 18References edit a b Crossfaith Eclipse video premiere The Daily Telegraph Telegraph Media Group 23 July 2013 Archived from the original on 25 July 2013 Retrieved 15 August 2013 a b Apocalyze Reviews Metacritic Metacritic Retrieved 10 January 2014 a b Cassie Whitt Crossfaith APOCALYZE Alternative Press Alternative Press Retrieved 10 January 2014 a b Ray Van Horn Jr CD Reviews Apocalyze Crossfaith Blabbermouth net Blabbermouth net Retrieved 10 January 2014 a b Bliss Tony 9 September 2013 ALBUM Crossfaith Apocalyze Dead Press Archived from the original on 15 December 2019 Retrieved 15 December 2019 a b Crossfaith Apocalyze KillYourStereo 29 August 2013 Retrieved 15 December 2019 Paige Camisasca Review Crossfaith Apocalyze revolvermag com Revolver Archived from the original on 1 December 2013 Retrieved 10 January 2014 a b Dignon Sam 11 September 2013 Crossfaith Apocalyze Rock Sins Retrieved 15 December 2019 Max Barrett Crossfaith Apocalyze Reviews Rock Sound Rock Sound Retrieved 10 January 2014 Simon K 15 July 2015 Review Crossfaith Apocalyze Sputnikmusic Retrieved 2 June 2020 Crossfaith Apocalyze Credits AllMusic Retrieved 16 December 2019 Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales Charts Billboard Japan in Japanese 16 September 2013 Retrieved 5 October 2019 Apocalyze Crossfaith in Japanese Oricon 16 September 2013 Retrieved 5 October 2019 UK Charts Official Charts Company 21 September 2013 Retrieved 27 May 2020 Official Rock amp Metal Albums Chart Top 40 Official Charts Company 15 September 2013 Retrieved 1 December 2020 Crossfaith Apocalyze Chart History Billboard 21 September 2013 Retrieved 7 October 2017 Crossfaith Apocalyze Chart History Billboard 21 September 2013 Archived from the original on 27 May 2018 Retrieved 7 October 2017 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Apocalyze amp oldid 1181355031, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
