Macro is the third studio album by Ukrainian metalcore band Jinjer, released on 25 October 2019 by Napalm Records.
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| Released | 25 October 2019 | |||
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| Length | 42:12 | |||
| Label | Napalm | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Exclaim! | 9/10[1] |
| Metal Injection | 10/10[2] |
| Rock Hard | 6/10[3] |
| The Rockpit | 8/10[4] |
Release and promotion
editThe album was announced by the band on 23 August 2019 with the release of its lead single "Judgement (& Punishment)".[5] The following single, "On the Top", was released on 11 October 2019.[6] Macro was released on 25 October 2019[7][8] and featured experiments in reggae and progressive rock.[9]
The band toured North America from 7 September to 2 November[10] and Europe from 8 November to 22 December[11] to support the album. Jinjer was forced to cancel several other planned tours, including their first in Latin America, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12]
Critical reception
editIn 2024, Emily Swingle of Metal Hammer named Macro as the second-best Jinjer album.[13] Loudwire named it one of the fifty best metal albums of 2019.[14]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "On the Top" | 5:28 |
| 2. | "Pit of Consciousness" | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Judgement (& Punishment)" | 4:19 |
| 4. | "Retrospection" | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Pausing Death" | 4:45 |
| 6. | "Noah" | 4:14 |
| 7. | "Home Back" | 4:20 |
| 8. | "The Prophecy" | 4:01 |
| 9. | "Lainnerep" | 5:28 |
| Total length: | 47:22 | |
Personnel
editJinjer
edit- Tatiana Shmayluk – vocals
- Roman Ibramkhalilov – guitar
- Eugene Abdukhanov – bass guitar
- Vladislav Ulasevich – drums
Other participants
edit- Max Morton – production, recording, mixing, mastering
- Reuben Bhattacharya – cover art
References
edit- ^ Morin, Max (24 October 2019). "Jinjer: Macro". Exclaim!. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Album Review: Jinjer Macro". Metal Injection. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Jinjer: Macro". Rock Hard. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Massie, Andrew (23 October 2019). "ALBUM REVIEW: Jinjer – Macro". The Rockpit. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Graham Hartmann (23 August 2019). "Jinjer Go Reggae on New Song 'Judgement (& Punishment)', Announce 'Macro' Album". Loudwire. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Joe Smith-Engelhardt (11 October 2019). "Jinjer question the motives behind fame in new "On The Top" video". Alternative Press. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Українські металісти Jinjer випустили новий альбом. Усі квитки на презентацію в Києві розкупили". 25 October 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Blabbermouth (23 August 2019). "Jinjer To Release 'Macro' Album in October; 'Judgement (& Punishment)' Video Available". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ Billboard.com (31 October 2019). "Ukrainian Metal Band Jinjer Delivers on Its Promise With New Album 'Macro'". Billboard. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ^ Lauryn Schaffner (19 June 2019). "Jinjer Have Finished Recording New Album". Loudwire. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Jinjer випустили альбом 'Macro'" (in Ukrainian). 25 October 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Jinjer reschedule tour of Latin America". LambGoat. 24 November 2020.
- ^ Swingle, Emily (29 March 2024). "Every Jinjer album ranked from worst to best". Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2021.