The Future in Whose Eyes?
Appearance
The Future in Whose Eyes? | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 2 June 2017 (Worldwide) | |||
Recorded | December 2016 to March 2017 | |||
Genre | Progressive metal, mathcore, avant-garde metal | |||
Length | 46:04 | |||
Label | Millennium Night, Peaceville, Snapper[1] | |||
Producer | Dan Weller | |||
Sikth chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Future in Whose Eyes? | ||||
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Distorted Sound | 9/10[5] |
Exclaim! | 6/10[6] |
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The Future in Whose Eyes? is the third studio album by British progressive metal band Sikth, their first full-length album since their 2008–2013 hiatus, following their return EP Opacities. It was released worldwide on 2 June 2017. It is the first and only album to feature new vocalist Joe Rosser, who replaced vocalist Justin Hill in 2016.[10] The album was released on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.[11]
Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Goodman; all music is composed by Sikth
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Vivid" | 4:28 |
2. | "Century of the Narcissist?" | 4:09 |
3. | "The Aura" | 4:03 |
4. | "This Ship Has Sailed" | 1:19 |
5. | "Weavers of Woe" | 5:31 |
6. | "Cracks of Light" (featuring Spencer Sotelo) | 4:13 |
7. | "Golden Cufflinks" | 4:07 |
8. | "The Moon's Been Gone for Hours" | 2:46 |
9. | "Riddles of Humanity" | 3:46 |
10. | "No Wishbones" | 4:30 |
11. | "Ride the Illusion" | 4:37 |
12. | "When It Rains" | 2:35 |
Total length: | 46:04 |
No. | Title | Length |
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13. | "Flogging the Horses" (live) | 2:28 |
14. | "Golden Cufflinks" (live) | 4:03 |
15. | "Philistine Philosophies" (live) | 4:03 |
16. | "The Peace I Crave" ("Vivid" reimagined) | 3:16 |
17. | "No Light in the Well" ("Cracks of Light" reimagined) | 3:52 |
18. | "The Aura" (Instrumental) | 4:02 |
Personnel
[edit]Music
[edit]- Mikee Goodman – vocals
- Joe Rosser – vocals
- Dan Weller – guitars
- Graham "Pin" Pinney – guitars
- James Leach – bass
- Dan "Loord" Foord – drums, percussion
Production
[edit]- Produced by Dan Weller[12]
- Mixed by Adam "Nolly" Getgood
- Mastered by Ermin Hamidovic
- Vocals engineered at R&R Studios
- Guitars, bass and drums engineered at Monkey Puzzle House Studios
- Artwork and design by Meats Meier
- Additional vocals on "Cracks of Light" by Spencer Sotelo (Periphery)
Charts
[edit]Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Scottish Albums (OCC)[13] | 88 |
UK Albums (OCC)[14] | 100 |
References
[edit]- ^ "SikTh – Peaceville". Peaceville Records. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- ^ "No Wishbones – Single by SikTh". Apple Music. 11 February 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ "Sikth Releases 'Golden Cufflinks' Video". Blabbermouth.net. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
- ^ Monger, James Christopher. "The Future in Whose Eyes? – Sikth". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- ^ Croft, James (3 June 2017). "ALBUM REVIEW: The Future in Whose Eyes? – SikTh". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ Slingerland, Calum (14 July 2017). "SikTh The Future in Whose Eyes?". Exclaim!. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- ^ "Sikth – The Future In Whose Eyes? album review". Metal Hammer. Team Rock. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ "Album Review: SIKTH The Future in Whose Eyes?". Metal Injection. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ "SikTh The Future in Whose Eyes?". Sputnikmusic. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ "SIKTH Singer Justin Hill Steps Down, Replaced by ALIASES Vocalist". Metal Injection. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ "SikTh – Merch Connection". Merch Connection. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ "SikTh To Release 'The Future In Whose Eyes?' Album In June". Blabbermouth.net. 31 March 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 June 2017.