Greyview
| Greyview | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio albumby | ||||
| Released | March 13, 2020 | |||
| Studio | Graphic Nature Audio,Belleville, New Jersey,U.S. | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 49:14 | |||
| Label | Tragic Hero | |||
| Producer | Randy LeBoeuf | |||
| Invent Animatechronology | ||||
| ||||
| SinglesfromGreyview | ||||
Greyviewis the third studio album by AmericanmetalcorebandInvent Animate.The album was released on March 13, 2020, throughTragic Hero Recordsand was produced by Randy LeBoeuf. It is the band's last release to be published on this label before the band signed toUNFDin 2021.[7][8][9][10][11]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| KillYourStereo | 4/5[1] |
| New Transendence | 10/10[2] |
| Sputnikmusic | 4.5/5[12] |
KillYourStereogave the album 4 out of 5 and said: "Greyviewis a wonderful, sometimes remarkable comeback for Invent Animate, often featuring some of the American band's best work. Track after track, this new album punishes the listener with the crushing, heavyweight of sorrow and depression, felt in both the gut-wrenching lyrical wordplay and the moody prog-metalcore instrumentals. While it may not be the band's most cohesive sounding effort, (like their 2016 album,Stillworld), it nonetheless makes for a new monument in the discography of Invent Animate, cementing its place as an air-tight and very enjoyable, if not occasionally difficult listen. While there isn't much in the way of musical progression happening overGreyview,it is quite easy to see that Invent Animate are in a place where they are confident, calm and comfortable once again. This LP has a hint of familiarity without ever feeling too stagnant and too old, reminding me as to why I first fell in love with this band. This being said, I do hope to see some further progression to the sound of Invent Animate with future releases, and am also looking forward to whatever comes next in the now-stable world of Invent Animate. It's good to have 'em back! "[1]
New Transcendencegave the album a perfect score 10/10 and saying: "As someone who has kept up with Invent Animate sinceWaves,I knew I was going to likeGreyview,but I have a confession—I didn't think I would put it at the same level asStillworld.While the band has established a primitive trend of one-upping their previous releases with each new record, the amount of type and hype surroundingGreyview's unveiling led me to believe it wouldn't hit me the same way. I've honestly never been happier to admit I was wrong.Greyviewdoesn't just one-upStillworld,it makes it look like child's play. Everything there is to love about Invent Animate has been distilled, concentrated and re-expounded upon ten thousand fold throughoutGreyview's near-hour duration. Heavier than ever before, yet all the more beautiful and captivating, Invent Animate have contributed a record I consider to be a bastion of progressive metalcore—a record that not only all others in the genre will be compared against, but a record that brings life and—yeah, color—to heavy music as a whole. "[2]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dark" | 5:04 |
| 2. | "Cloud Cascade" | 4:09 |
| 3. | "Reflection Room" | 3:50 |
| 4. | "Hollow Light" | 3:58 |
| 5. | "Shapeshifter" (featuring Garrett Russell ofSilent Planet) | 3:45 |
| 6. | "Heaven, Alone" | 1:34 |
| 7. | "Monarch" | 3:41 |
| 8. | "Fireside" | 4:25 |
| 9. | "Secret Sun" | 3:22 |
| 10. | "Eden" | 4:07 |
| 11. | "Brightwing" | 3:15 |
| 12. | "Halcyon" | 3:39 |
| 13. | "Nova" | 4:19 |
| Total length: | 49:14 | |
Personnel
[edit]Invent Animate
- Marcus Vik – lead vocals
- Keaton Goldwire – lead guitar
- Caleb Sherraden – bass, backing vocals
- Trey Celaya – drums, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
Additional musicians
- Garrett Russell ofSilent Planet– guest vocals on track 5
Additional personnel
- Randy LeBoeuf – production, engineering, mixing
- Ryan Len Johnson – additional production, engineering, mixing
- Jesse Cash – additional production
- Christopher Ridley – mastering
- Aaron Marsh – cover art
- Daniel Wagner – logo design
References
[edit]- ^abc"Album Review: Invent Animate - 'Greyview'".KillYourStereo.March 9, 2020.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
- ^abcWelsh, Connor (March 11, 2020)."Review: Invent Animate – Greyview [2020]".New Transendence.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
- ^"Invent Animate Return With New Singer & Song".ThePRP.November 7, 2019.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
- ^"Invent, Animate Streaming New Track" Dark "".ThePRP.January 26, 2020.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
- ^"Invent, Animate Premiere" Halcyon "Music Video".ThePRP.February 14, 2020.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
- ^"Invent, Animate Debut" Monarch "".ThePRP.February 28, 2020.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
- ^"Invent Animate Are Back, Stream New AlbumGreyviewEarly — Exclusive Premiere ".Loudwire.March 12, 2020.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
- ^"Invent Animate return with new vocalist and new song".Lambgoat.November 7, 2019.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
- ^"Invent, Animate Premiere New Single" Dark "- New Singer Marcus Vik Debuts".Metal Underground.January 27, 2020.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
- ^"Invent Animate unveils new video single:" Halcyon "".Rock Freaks.February 15, 2020.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
- ^"Invent Animate Reveal Newest Single," Monarch ", From Upcoming Album Due March 13th".Dusty Soul.March 1, 2020.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
- ^White, Tyler (March 12, 2020)."Invent Animate Greyview".Sputnikmusic.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
