The Fantasy Effect
| The Fantasy Effect | ||||
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| Studio album by Reflections | ||||
| Released | April 28, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal, metalcore | |||
| Length | 42:19 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
| Producer | Reflections | |||
| Reflections chronology | ||||
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| Singles from The Fantasy Effect | ||||
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The Fantasy Effect is the debut studio album by American heavy metal 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. The band stated that this album was recorded via Mixcraft 4.[2] 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.[3][4]
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Reflections.
| Standard Edition | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Ceilings" | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Ms. Communication" | 2:29 |
| 3. | "Good Push" | 5:10 |
| 4. | "Picture Perfect" | 3:45 |
| 5. | "An Artifact" | 4:57 |
| 6. | "Advance upon Me Brethren" | 4:48 |
| 7. | "Lost..." (Instrumental) | 1:31 |
| 8. | "... And Found" | 6:03 |
| 9. | "Rotations" | 7:21 |
Total length: |
39:17 | |
| Hidden track[5][6] | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 10. | "Sandblasted Skin" (Pantera cover) | 3:02 |
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Real Metal Reviews |   [7] |
| New-Transcendence |  [8] |
| Me Gusta Reviews | [9] |
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 Foster's vocals.
Personnel
- Reflections
- Jake Foster – lead vocals
- Patrick Somoulay – lead guitar
- Charles Caswell – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Francis Xayana – bass
- Bo Blood – drums
References
- 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Advance Upon Me Brethren - Single by Reflections".
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=637067839647264&set=a.510361888984527.107148.147351091952277&type=1&theater
- ↑ "eOne Music/Good Fight signs Reflections | Comments | Lambgoat". Lambgoat. May 1, 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
- ↑ "The Circle Pit: REFLECTIONS FINALLY GET SIGNED / ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM!". May 3, 2013. Retrieved September 15, 2013.
- ↑ "Reflections | Sandblasted Skin | Pantera - YouTube".
- ↑ http://getmetal.org/metalcore/19757-reflections-the-fantasy-effect-2012.html
- ↑ "Reflections – The Fantasy Effect | Real Metal Reviews". Real Metal Reviews. May 7, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ↑ "REVIEW: Reflections – The Fantasy Effect [2012] | New-Transcendence". New-Transcendence. July 9, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ↑ "Reflections - The Fantasy Effect (2012) | Me Gusta Reviews". Me Gusta Reviews. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
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