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The Crystal Axis

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The Crystal Axis
Studio album by
Released28 May 2010 Australia
GenreAlternative dance, synthpop, electronica
Length50:46
LabelSiberia/Inertia
Midnight Juggernauts chronology
Dystopia
(2007)
The Crystal Axis
(2010)
Uncanny Valley
(2013)
Singles from The Crystal Axis
  1. "This New Technology"
    Released: 21 October 2009
  2. "Vital Signs"
    Released: 2 April 2010
  3. "Lifeblood Flow"
    Released: 30 July 2010
  4. "Lara Versus the Savage Pack"
    Released: October 2010
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?6.8/10[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
The New Zealand Herald4/5[3]
The Guardian[4]

The Crystal Axis is the second album from Australian electronic band Midnight Juggernauts. It was released on 28 May 2010. The album was the feature album on Triple J for the week of 24 to 30 May.[5]

Some editions of The Crystal Axis feature a bonus second disc, titled the Surplus Maximus EP featuring remixes, covers and other songs from the album sessions.

At the AIR Awards of 2010, the album won Best Independent Dance/Electronic Album.[6][7]

Track listing

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All tracks written by Midnight Juggernauts (Andrew Szekeres, Vincent Vendetta and Daniel Stricker).

No.TitleLength
1."Induco"1:59
2."Vital Signs"5:23
3."Lifeblood Flow"4:35
4."This New Technology"4:17
5."Lara Versus the Savage Pack"4:53
6."The Great Beyond"5:48
7."Cannibal Freeway"4:54
8."Virago"3:29
9."Winds of Fortune"3:08
10."Dynasty"4:57
11."Lemuria"1:15
12."Fade to Red"6:11
iTunes Australia exclusive track
No.TitleLength
13."Michael's Deadline"4:14
CD bonus disc: The Surplus Maximus EP
No.TitleLength
1."Fantastic Valleys"2:04
2."Battlescars"5:28
3."Virago Reprise (Windy Night)"0:15
4."Get Connected"5:13
5."Lara Versus the Savage Pack (Demo)"5:12
6."Vital Signs (Tame Impala Cover)"5:18
7."This New Technology (Emperor Machine Remix)"8:43

References

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  1. ^ "The Crystal Axis by Midnight Juggernauts reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  2. ^ Bush, John. "The Crystal Axis – Midnight Juggernauts". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  3. ^ Smith, Jacqueline (5 August 2010). "Album Review: Midnight Juggernauts The Crystal Axis". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  4. ^ Cragg, Michael (22 July 2010). "Midnight Juggernauts: The Crystal Axis". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  5. ^ "The Crystal Axis: triple j music reviews". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 20 May 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  6. ^ "Jagermeister Independent Music Awards Nominations Announced!". 1 September 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  7. ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.