The Fantasy Effect

The Fantasy Effect
Studio album by
Reflections
ReleasedApril 28, 2012
GenresProgressive metalcore, djent
Length39:17
LabelSelf-released
ProducerReflections
Reflections chronology
The Fantasy Effect
(2012)		 Exi(s)t
(2013)
Singles from The Fantasy Effect
  1. "Advance upon Me Brethren"
    Released: December 12, 2011[1]

The Fantasy Effect is the debut studio album by American metalcore band, Reflections. The band released a single titled "Advance upon Me Brethren" on December 12, 2011,[1] which later appeared on the album as track six. They were unsigned at the time of release, but soon after releasing The Fantasy Effect, Reflections were signed to record labels eOne and Good Fight.[2][3] A remastered/remixed edition of The Fantasy Effect was released on April 28, 2022 for the record's 10th anniversary. Most of the production was done by current Vildhjarta drummer, Buster Odeholm, with additional support from vocalist Jake Wolf and Johan Liljeblad.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Patrick Somoulay and Bo Blood, except where noted.

Standard Edition
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Ceilings" 3:13
2."Ms. Communication" 2:29
3."Good Push"Charles Caswell5:10
4."Picture Perfect"Patrick Somoulay, Bo Blood, Jake Wolf3:45
5."An Artifact" 4:57
6."Advance Upon Me Brethren" 4:48
7."Lost..." (Instrumental)Patrick Somoulay, Jake Wolf, Charles Caswell1:31
8."...And Found"Patrick Somoulay, Bo Blood, Jake Wolf6:03
9."Rotations" 7:21
Total length:39:17
Bonus hidden track[4][5]
No.TitleLength
10."Sandblasted Skin" (Pantera cover)3:02
Total length:42:19

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Real Metal ReviewsStarStarStarStarStarStarStarStarStar [6]
New-TranscendenceStarStarStarStarStarStarStarStarStarHalf star[7]
Me Gusta ReviewsStarStarStarStar[8]

The Fantasy Effect was generally received as an exceptionally good album by several reviewers. The only unfavorable comments made with the album from critics were the production value and the quality of Jake's vocals.

Personnel

Reflections

References

  1. 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Advance Upon Me Brethren - Single by Reflections". {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  2. ↑ "eOne Music/Good Fight signs Reflections | Comments | Lambgoat". Lambgoat. May 1, 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
  3. ↑ "The Circle Pit: REFLECTIONS FINALLY GET SIGNED / ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM!". May 3, 2013. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved September 15, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Reflections | Sandblasted Skin | Pantera - YouTube". YouTube.
  5. ↑ "Благодійний фонд "Повернись живим" - допомoга ЗСУ".
  6. ↑ "Reflections – The Fantasy Effect | Real Metal Reviews". Real Metal Reviews. May 7, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  7. ↑ "REVIEW: Reflections – The Fantasy Effect [2012] | New-Transcendence". New-Transcendence. July 9, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Reflections - The Fantasy Effect (2012) | Me Gusta Reviews". Me Gusta Reviews. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
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