Viscera is the third extended play from My Epic. Facedown Records released the EP on May 6, 2016.

Viscera
EP by
ReleasedMay 6, 2016 (2016-05-06)
Genre
Length26:18
LabelFacedown
My Epic chronology
Behold
(2013)
Viscera
(2016)
Ultraviolet
(2018)

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak Hideout     [1]
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New Noise Magazine     [5]
New Release Today     [6]

Christopher Smith writes, "Viscera doesn't have quite the same lyrical mastery as Broken Voice, nor the musical epicness of Behold, but it is nonetheless a captivating and thought-provoking mini-album."[1] Dylan O'Connor says, "if you have the patience to sit through longer songs with a slow burn, Viscera is a rewarding listen."[2] David Craft states, "don't let this gem pass you by."[3] Fryberger opines, "Viscera is an EP that feels like a full-length record, as its five songs are full of not only minutes and seconds, but more depth than a lot of full-length records these days."[4]

Mary Nikkel describes, "Full of hard-edged guitar tones, otherworldly vocals and lyrics that are both vividly poetic and intensely human, Viscera is the best yet from My Epic."[6] Nicholas Senior believes, "Viscera is a great example of a good band evolving into a great one...Viscera sees the band merging their pasts quite well, with Yet's post-Thrice-style grunge building upon the graceful beauty of Behold."[5] Chad Brown suggests, "those who remain, sink in, so-to-speak, and allow themselves to be swept up by the tangible emotions, sweeping melodies, and poetic lyricism will be rewarded by one of 2016’s most satisfying and frankly beautiful releases."[7]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Ghost Story" (featuring Shane Ochsner)6:08
2."Memoir"6:37
3."Cesura"1:37
4."Wive's Tale"4:00
5."Open Letter"7:56
Total length:26:18

Chart performance

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Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] 21
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[9] 15
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[10] 6
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[11] 37
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[12] 48

References

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  1. ^ a b Smith, Christopher (May 3, 2016). "My Epic, "Viscera EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  2. ^ a b O'Connor, Dylan (April 15, 2016). "My Epic, "Viscera EP" Second Staff Opinion Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Craft, David (April 19, 2016). "My Epic, "Viscera EP" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Fryberger, Scott (May 7, 2016). "My Epic, "Viscera EP" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  5. ^ a b Senior, Nicholas (May 4, 2016). "Album Review: My Epic – 'Viscera'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  6. ^ a b Nikkel, Mary (May 4, 2016). "Where Ethereal and Visceral Meet". New Release Today. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  7. ^ Brown, Chad (May 2, 2016). "REVIEW: My Epic – Viscera EP (2016)". New-Transcendence. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  8. ^ "My Epic - Chart history". Billboard Christian Albums for My Epic. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  9. ^ "My Epic - Chart history". Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums for My Epic. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  10. ^ "My Epic - Chart history". Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums for My Epic. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  11. ^ "My Epic - Chart history". Billboard Independent Albums for My Epic. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
  12. ^ "My Epic - Chart history". Billboard Top Rock Albums for My Epic. Retrieved May 17, 2016.