Imago (The Butterfly Effect album)


Imago is the second full-length album by the Brisbane band The Butterfly Effect. It was recorded by the line-up of Clint Boge on lead vocals, Glenn Esmond on bass guitar, Kurt Goedhart on lead guitar and Ben Hall on drums, with Joe Barresi producing. It was released on 17 June 2006 and debuted on the ARIA Albums Chart at number 2, which is the group's first top 10 album and their highest charting one.

Background

The track "Phoenix", which was released to Australian radio in 2005 prior to Imagos release, did not make the cut for the album, but appeared as a b-side on the lead single, "A Slow Descent".

Sound and composition

The sound of Imago is more progressive than their previous album and is less heavy. The album shows the band have all but lost their earlier nu-metal influences which has made them more popular. Clint Boge's vocals are also more refined and as a result, his range is higher and more diverse than the previous releases. The title track, "Imago", is an instrumental.

Release and promotion

The first single from Imago, "A Slow Descent", was released on 10 June 2006. It debuted at number 18 on the ARIA Singles Chart, and in its second week rose to number 9, giving the Butterfly Effect their first, and only, top 10 hit. The album was launched with a signing at Skinny's Records in Brisbane. Imago debuted at No. 2 on the ARIA album charts, behind local alternative rock group, Eskimo Joe's Black Fingernails Red Wine. After nine weeks, it was certified gold for shipment in excess of 35,000 copies.

Reception

The album was listed at number 88 on the Triple J Hottest 100 Albums of All Time.

Track listing

Charting positions

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