The Crystal Axis

The Crystal Axis
Studio album by Midnight Juggernauts
Released	28 May 2010
Genre	Alternative dance, synthpop, electronica
Length	50:46
Label	Siberia/Inertia
Midnight Juggernauts chronology
Dystopia (2007) The Crystal Axis (2010) Uncanny Valley (2013)
Singles from The Crystal Axis
"This New Technology" Released: 21 October 2009 "Vital Signs" Released: 2 April 2010 "Lifeblood Flow" Released: 30 July 2010 "Lara Versus the Savage Pack" Released: October 2010

Professional ratings

Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
AnyDecentMusic?	6.8/10[1]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The New Zealand Herald	4/5[3]
The Guardian	[4]

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]

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.	Title	Length
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.	Title	Length
13.	"Michael's Deadline"	4:14

CD bonus disc: The Surplus Maximus EP

No.	Title	Length
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.