Fatalism (album)

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Fatalism
Studio album by
Polaris
Released1 September 2023 (2023-09-01)
Recorded2022
GenreMetalcore
Length46:11
Label
Producer
  • Polaris
  • Lance Prenc
  • Scottie Simpson
Polaris chronology
The Death of Me
(2020) 		Fatalism
(2023)
Singles from Fatalism
  1. "Inhumane"
    Released: 26 May 2023[1]
  2. "Nightmare"
    Released: 27 July 2023[2]
  3. "Overflow"
    Released: 24 August 2023[3]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound9/10[4]
Kerrang!4/5[5]
The Music[6]
Wall of Sound9/10[7]

Fatalism is the third studio album by Australian metalcore band Polaris. The band produced and recorded the album in Melbourne in 2022 with Lance Prenc engineering and Alpha Wolf guitarist Scottie Simpson on vocal recording duties. The album was released on 1 September 2023 under Resist Records and SharpTone Records.[8] It is the band's final album with lead guitarist Ryan Siew, after his death on 19 June 2023, with his recordings completed beforehand and released posthumously.[9]

At the 2023 J Awards, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.[10]

The album was nominated for the 2023 Australian Music Prize.[11]

Background[edit]

The first single from Polaris' then-upcoming album was "Inhumane", released on 26 May 2023.[12] The band was performing their ten-year anniversary Australian tour until 20 June when Polaris announced the cancellation of the tour due to a personal crisis, which was announced on 27 June to be Ryan Siew's death at the age of 26 on 19 June. No cause of death was revealed.[13] The following month, on July 24, the band announced that they would be going forward with the release of Fatalism and its accompanying tour in honour of Siew, after lengthy discussions between the band and Siew's family. "This is the last set of complete songs that we wrote together with Ryan," the band said in a statement, "and though the circumstances of their release are now framed by this tragedy, the meaning of the songs and the love we have for them has not changed."[14] The album's second single, "Nightmare", was released later that week on 26 July.[15] On 24 August, the band released the album's third single, and last before the album's release, "Overflow".[16]

Tour[edit]

On 31 May 2023, the band announced a tour for September 2023 in support of the album, featuring bands August Burns Red, Kublai Khan and Currents.[17][18]

Track listing[edit]

Fatalism track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Harbinger"3:24
2."Nightmare"4:28
3."Parasites"3:16
4."Overflow"4:11
5."With Regards"4:11
6."Inhumane"3:59
7."The Crossfire"4:06
8."Dissipate"4:23
9."Aftertouch"4:19
10."Fault Line"5:05
11."All in Vain"4:43
Total length:46:11

Personnel[edit]

Polaris

  • Daniel Furnari – drums
  • Jamie Hails – vocals
  • Rick Schneider – rhythm guitar
  • Jake Steinhauser – bass, vocals
  • Ryan Siew – lead guitar

Additional personnel

  • Lance Prenc – engineering, mixing, mastering
  • Scottie Simpson – vocal recording

Charts[edit]

Chart performance for Fatalism
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[19] 1
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[20] 25
Scottish Albums (OCC)[21] 77
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[22] 13
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[23] 17
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[24] 8

References[edit]

  1. ^ Brown, Paul (26 May 2023). "It's Polaris Season, Baby! 3rd Album "Fatalism" Unveiled with New Belter 'INHUMANE'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  2. ^ Brown, Paul (26 May 2023). "Polaris Share 2nd Fatalism Single 'Nightmare' And Personal Update". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  3. ^ Brown, Paul (26 May 2023). "Polaris Pummel Expectations on Latest Single 'Overflow'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  4. ^ Weaver, James (31 August 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: Fatalism – Polaris". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  5. ^ Wilkes, Emma (30 August 2023). "Album review: Polaris – Fatalism". Kerrang!. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  6. ^ Varvaris, Mary (31 August 2023). "Album Review: Polaris - 'Fatalism'". The Music. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  7. ^ Story, Ebony (31 August 2023). "Polaris – Fatalism (Album Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  8. ^ Newton, Caleb (15 August 2023). "News: Polaris Set To Release 'Fatalism' Album September 1". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  9. ^ Fry, Courtney (28 June 2023). "Polaris guitarist Ryan Siew has died at age 26". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Check out all the nominees for the 2023 J Awards". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  11. ^ Brandle, Lars (28 November 2023). "Troye Sivan Shortlisted for 2023 Australian Music Prize". Billboard. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  12. ^ "Polaris, Royal Blood and The Last Martyr". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  13. ^ "Polaris Guitarist Ryan Siew Has Died, Aged 26". The Music. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  14. ^ Buckley, Nick (24 July 2023). "Polaris to continue album release and tour plans after death of guitarist Ryan Siew". NME Australia. BandLab Technologies. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  15. ^ Keenan, Hesher (27 July 2023). "Polaris' "Nightmare" Music Video is Their First Since Ryan Siew's Passing". MetalSucks. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  16. ^ "Polaris Share New Single 'Overflow'". rocksound.tv. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  17. ^ Brown, Paul (31 May 2023). "Polaris Level The F Up For MASSIVE Headline Tour with Huuuge Guests". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  18. ^ "Big riff machines Polaris announce massive Fatalism Australian tour". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  19. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  20. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Polaris – Fatalism" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  21. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  22. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  23. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  24. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
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