The Future in Whose Eyes?

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]

The Future in Whose Eyes?
Studio album by
Released2 June 2017 (Worldwide)
RecordedDecember 2016 to March 2017
GenreProgressive metal, mathcore, avant-garde metal
Length46:04
LabelMillennium Night, Peaceville, Snapper[1]
ProducerDan Weller
Sikth chronology
Opacities
(2015)
The Future in Whose Eyes?
(2017)
Singles from The Future in Whose Eyes?
  1. "No Wishbones"
    Released: 11 February 2017[2]
  2. "Golden Cufflinks"
    Released: 16 May 2017[3]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
Distorted Sound9/10[5]
Exclaim!6/10[6]
Metal Hammer[7]
Metal Injection[8]
Sputnikmusic[9]

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Goodman; all music is composed by Sikth

No.TitleLength
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
Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
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

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Music

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  • Mikee Goodman – vocals
  • Joe Rosser – vocals
  • Dan Weller – guitars
  • Graham "Pin" Pinney – guitars
  • James Leach – bass
  • Dan "Loord" Foord – drums, percussion

Production

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  • 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

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Chart (2017) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[13] 88
UK Albums (OCC)[14] 100

References

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  1. ^ "SikTh – Peaceville". Peaceville Records. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
  2. ^ "No Wishbones – Single by SikTh". Apple Music. 11 February 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Sikth Releases 'Golden Cufflinks' Video". Blabbermouth.net. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  4. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "The Future in Whose Eyes? – Sikth". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
  5. ^ Croft, James (3 June 2017). "ALBUM REVIEW: The Future in Whose Eyes? – SikTh". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  6. ^ Slingerland, Calum (14 July 2017). "SikTh The Future in Whose Eyes?". Exclaim!. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  7. ^ "Sikth – The Future In Whose Eyes? album review". Metal Hammer. Team Rock. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Album Review: SIKTH The Future in Whose Eyes?". Metal Injection. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  9. ^ "SikTh The Future in Whose Eyes?". Sputnikmusic. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  10. ^ "SIKTH Singer Justin Hill Steps Down, Replaced by ALIASES Vocalist". Metal Injection. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  11. ^ "SikTh – Merch Connection". Merch Connection. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  12. ^ "SikTh To Release 'The Future In Whose Eyes?' Album In June". Blabbermouth.net. 31 March 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  13. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  14. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 June 2017.