The Amulet (album)
The Amulet is the sixth studio album by American rock band Circa Survive, released on September 22, 2017.[5] The Amulet is Circa Survive's first album released through Hopeless Records, after departing their previous label, Sumerian Records.[6] As with previous Circa Survive albums, Esao Andrews created the album artwork.
The Amulet | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 22, 2017 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 42:52 | |||
Label | Hopeless | |||
Producer | Will Yip | |||
Circa Survive chronology | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 70/100[1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Alternative Press | [3] |
Kerrang! | [1] |
Sputnikmusic | 4.1/5[4] |
Release
On July 10, 2017 the band announced The Amulet through Hopeless Records. Alongside the announcement they released a single titled "Lustration"[7] with an accompanying music video. On August 10, 2017, the band released its second music video single "Rites of Investiture".[8] On August 30, 2017, they released their title track single "The Amulet".[9] Shortly before the LP's release on September 14, 2017, the band released its final music video single "Premonition of the Hex".[10]
The band announced a co-headlining tour with Thrice, accompanied by Balance and Composure and Chon, across North America beginning in San Jose on November 2, 2017.[11]
Track listing
All music is composed by Circa Survive.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Lustration" | 5:33 |
2. | "Never Tell a Soul" | 3:49 |
3. | "Premonition of the Hex" | 3:49 |
4. | "Tunnel Vision" | 3:35 |
5. | "At Night It Gets Worse" | 5:54 |
6. | "Stay" | 2:38 |
7. | "Rites of Investiture" | 4:10 |
8. | "The Hex" | 3:46 |
9. | "Flesh and Bone" | 5:08 |
10. | "The Amulet" | 4:30 |
Total length: | 42:52 |
Charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[12] | 26 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[13] | 3 |
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[14] | 5 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[15] | 4 |
References
- "Reviews and Tracks for The Amulet by Circa Survive". Metacritic. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
- Monger, James Christopher. "The Amulet - Circa Survive". Allmusic. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
- Shultz, Brian. "Circa Survive tone down their wilder prog-rock side in 'The Amulet'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
- SowingSeason. "Review: Circa Survive - The Amulet". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
- http://loudwire.com/circa-survive-the-amulet-album-details-co-headlining-tour-thrice/
- "News: Have Circa Survive Signed To Hopeless Records?". TandA Media. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
- Hopeless Records (2017-07-10). "Circa Survive - Lustration (Official Music Video)". Retrieved 2017-09-24.
- Hopeless Records (2017-08-10). "Circa Survive - Rites of Investiture (Official Music Video)". Retrieved 2017-09-24.
- Hopeless Records (2017-08-30). "Circa Survive - The Amulet (Official Music Video)". Retrieved 2017-09-24.
- Hopeless Records (2017-09-13). "Circa Survive - Premonition of the Hex (Official Music Video)". Retrieved 2017-09-24.
- "Circa Survive and Thrice announce co-headlining fall tour with Chon and Balance And Composure – News – Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
- "Circa Survive Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- "Circa Survive Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- "Circa Survive Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
- "Circa Survive Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 3, 2017.