Rotoscope (EP)

Rotoscope
EP by
Spiritbox
ReleasedJune 22, 2022 (2022-06-22)
Recorded2022
Genres
Length10:50
Labels
Producers
Spiritbox chronology
Eternal Blue
(2021)		 Rotoscope
(2022)		 The Fear of Fear
(2023)
Singles from Rotoscope
  1. "Rotoscope"
    Released: June 22, 2022

Rotoscope is the third extended play (EP) by Canadian heavy metal band Spiritbox. It was released on June 22, 2022, through Pale Chord and Rise Records, and was produced by Dan Braunstein and Mike Stringer.[1] The EP was the band's first release following the departure of bassist Bill Crook in May 2022.[2][3]

Background

Following the release of their debut album Eternal Blue, Courtney LaPlante and Mike Stringer spoke in an interview with Kerrang! magazine in April 2022 about recording new music.[4] They described their writing process as "doing what makes you happy" as they aimed to avoid limiting their creativity by sticking to fans' expectations.[4] LaPlante suggested that the new music might have been different enough from their previous music that some fans would hate it, but she said that enjoys that, stating she "thrives on negativity", and went on to say that the writing and recording process "energized" her.[4]

Release and promotion

The EP was surprise released on June 22, 2022, during their first European tour.[5][6][7] Alongside the EP, the band also released a music video for the title track, directed by Max Moore.[8] The title track also reached number 7 on the US Hard Rock Digital chart, 17 on the US Hot Hard Rock chart, and number 1 on the UK Official Vinyl Singles Chart.[9][10][11]

Composition

Rotoscope has been described by critics as alternative rock,[1][6][12] nu metal,[12] metalcore,[13] industrial metal,[8][14] with influences from 90s music,[12] djent,[12][14] industrial music,[1][12][14] grunge,[13] dance music,[2] indie,[8] and pop.[8] The EP's sound has been compared to that of Health, Garbage, Shirley Manson, Deftones.[8][12][13]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Boolin Tunes9.5/10[12]
Distorted Sound8/10[13]
Sputnikmusic4/5[14]

Rotoscope was well received by critics.

Maximo David of Boolin Tunes wrote that the band had shown "clear growth and progression in their sound", praising the various alternative sounds of the EP, going on to commend the band for "progressing their sound in new and interesting ways, while still maintaining a sense of identity", calling the EP the band's "most engaging and most unique" release thus far.[12] Writing for Distorted Sound magazine, Will Marshall was also impressed by the band's sonic evolution, creativity, and the "varied and adventurous" nature of the EP.[13] Sputnikmusic's Mateo Ottie called the EP a "jolt to the system", impressed by the different sound, and praised the band for their passion and experimentation in their songwriting.[14]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Courtney LaPlante, Mike Stringer and Dan Braunstein; all music is composed by LaPlante, Stringer and Braunstein.

Rotoscope track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Rotoscope"3:35
2."Sew Me Up"3:31
3."Hysteria"3:44
Total length:10:50

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes and Tidal.[15][16]

Spiritbox

  • Courtney LaPlante – vocals
  • Mike Stringer – guitars, bass, co-production
  • Zev Rosenberg – drums

Production

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various June 22, 2022
[5][17]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Spiritbox Releases New Single And Music Video For 'Rotoscope'". Blabbermouth.net. June 22, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Roche, Sam (June 23, 2022). "Spiritbox release surprise new three-track EP, Rotoscope". Guitar World. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  3. ↑ Trapp, Philip (May 23, 2022). "Spiritbox Split With Bassist Bill Crook, Tap Ex-As I Lay Dying Member". Loudwire. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 Carter, Emily (April 4, 2022). "Spiritbox have written several new tracks: "They're really different to the songs on Eternal Blue"". Kerrang!. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  5. 1 2 Brannigan, Paul (June 23, 2022). "Spiritbox surprise release new three-song EP: watch the video for title track Rotoscope". Metal Hammer. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Schaffner, Lauryn (June 22, 2022). "Spiritbox Drop New 3-Track Single 'Rotoscope' + Videos". Loudwire. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ Carter, Emily (June 23, 2022). "Listen: Spiritbox drop brand-new three-track single, Rotoscope". Kerrang!. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 Hadusek, Jan (June 23, 2022). "Spiritbox Surprise Release New Three-Song Collection, Including Video for "Rotoscope": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Hard Rock Digital Song Sales | 'Rotoscope'". Billboard. July 2, 2022. Archived from the original on August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Hot Hard Rock Songs | 'Rotoscope'". Billboard. July 9, 2022. Archived from the original on July 7, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2026.
  11. ↑ "10 February 2023 - 16 February 2023". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 David, Maximo (June 23, 2022). "EP Review: Spiritbox - Rotoscope - Boolin Tunes". Boolin Tunes. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 Marshall, Will (June 27, 2022). "EP Review: Rotoscope – Spiritbox". Distorted Sound. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 Ottie, Mateo (June 23, 2022). "Spiritbox - Rotoscope (album review) | Sputnikmusic". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  15. ↑ Rotoscope (Media notes). Spiritbox. Pale Chord, Rise Records. June 22, 2022.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  16. ↑ "Rotoscope / Spiritbox / Credits / Rotoscope / Spiritbox". Tidal. June 22, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Rotoscope: Red w/ Tangerine Splatter 10" Vinyl EP". Rise Records. June 22, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
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