Viscera (EP)

Viscera
EP by My Epic
Released	May 6, 2016
Genre	Christian rock Christian alternative rock Christian metal post-rock post-grunge hard rock heavy metal grunge alternative rock alternative metal indie rock experimental rock avant-garde metal progressive rock progressive metal
Length	26:18
Label	Facedown
My Epic chronology
Behold (2013) Viscera (2016)

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

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Jesus Freak Hideout	[1] [2] [3] [4]
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

No.	Title	Length
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

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

References

1. Smith, Christopher (May 3, 2016). "My Epic, "Viscera EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
2. O'Connor, Dylan (April 15, 2016). "My Epic, "Viscera EP" Second Staff Opinion Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
3. Craft, David (April 19, 2016). "My Epic, "Viscera EP" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
4. Fryberger, Scott (May 7, 2016). "My Epic, "Viscera EP" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
5. Senior, Nicholas (May 4, 2016). "Album Review: My Epic – 'Viscera'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
6. 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.