The Crystal Axis

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]

The Crystal Axis
Studio album by
Midnight Juggernauts
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]

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

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
  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.


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