This Is Goodbye

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This Is Goodbye
Studio album by
Imminence
Released31 March 2017
GenreAlternative rock, pop rock
Length56:25
LabelArising Empire
ProducerImminence
Imminence chronology
I
(2014) 		This Is Goodbye
(2017) 		Turn the Light On
(2019)
Singles from This Is Goodbye
  1. "This Is Goodbye"
    Released: 20 January 2017[1]
  2. "Diamonds"
    Released: 17 February 2017[2]

This Is Goodbye is the second studio album by Swedish rock band Imminence. The album was released on 31 March 2017 through Arising Empire and was self-produced by the band.[3][4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
DepthPositive[5]
Louder Sound[6]
New Noise Magazine[7]

The album received mostly positive reviews, but also mixed reviews from several critics. Depth praised the album saying, "Imminence have created something really powerful with This Is Goodbye. The album is a collection of songs with heart powerfully bared, moving between stadium-strong rock sound and dance beats. They truly have showcased their versatility, just as they set out to do, and have defined a sound of their own from which to continue their evolution as exceptional musicians."[5] Louder Sound gave the album a slightly negative review and stated: "A band this young could yet find a huge audience with their combination of metal and pop. But on this evidence, the formula needs considerable work."[6] New Noise Magazine gave the album 2.5 out of 5 and noted a different direction of "soaring alt-rock" and "highly polished pop rock", as opposed to their metalcore roots, stating that despite the mediocre quality in the songs, "the talent is there for something close to greatness for Imminence, and considering how catchy (though forgettable) This Is Goodbye is at times, let's hope that this isn't goodbye. Instead, let's hope this is the start of a new, compelling chapter for the young Swedish group."[7]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Imminence

This Is Goodbye track listing
No.TitleLength
1."This Is Goodbye"3:42
2."Diamonds"4:02
3."Broken Love"4:07
4."Coming Undone"3:57
5."Up"4:34
6."Daggers"3:47
7."Cold as Stone"4:00
8."Keep Me"3:55
9."Not a Rescue"4:00
10."Ivory Black"4:02
11."Desert Place"4:00
12."Diamonds" (acoustic)3:56
13."Keep Me" (acoustic)3:54
14."This Is Goodbye" (acoustic)4:23
Total length:56:25

Personnel

Imminence

  • Eddie Berg – lead vocals, violin, arranging
  • Harald Barret – lead guitar, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, arranging
  • Alex Arnoldsson – rhythm guitar
  • Max Holmberg – bass
  • Peter Hanström – drums

Additional personnel

  • Imminence – production
  • Fredrik Berlin – mixing, arranging
  • Dino Medanhodzic – mixing
  • Martin Ankelius – mastering
  • Jakob Koc – artwork

References

  1. ^ "Imminence release music video for 'This Is Goodbye'". Punktastic. 20 January 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Swedish alt. rockers Imminence release new music video 'Diamonds'". The Rockpit. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Swedish Rock band Imminence to Release New Album, This Is Goodbye, on March 31st". Side Stage. 26 January 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  4. ^ "IMMINENCE Debuts New Video For "Diamonds"". Knac.com. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  5. ^ a b Burch, Kel (5 April 2017). "Imminence – This Is Goodbye (Review)". Depth. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  6. ^ a b Barbour, Rob (12 March 2017). "Imminence - This Is Goodbye album review". Louder Sound. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  7. ^ a b Senior, Nicholas (8 May 2017). "Album Review: Imminence – This Is Goodbye". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 7 May 2023.