| The Fantasy Effect | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 28, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Progressive metalcore, djent | |||
| 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 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]
Recording/production
The album was home-produced and recorded by the band itself using Mixcraft 4; a Windows music recording and mixing program.[4]
Redux edition
A remastered/remixed edition of “The Fantasy Effect” on 28 April 2022 for the records 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 Reflections
| 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 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10. | "Sandblasted Skin" (Pantera cover) | 3:02 |
| Total length: | 42:19 | |
Reception
| Review scores | |
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| 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 Wolf – 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".
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "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.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=637067839647264&set=a.510361888984527.107148.147351091952277&type=1&theater
- ↑ "Reflections | Sandblasted Skin | Pantera - YouTube". 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.