Macro is the third studio album by Ukrainian metalcore band Jinjer, released on 25 October 2019 by Napalm Records.

Macro
Studio album by
Released25 October 2019 (2019-10-25)
Studio
  • Morton
  • Kaksa Records
Genre
Length42:12
LabelNapalm
Producer
  • Max Morton
  • Jinjer
Jinjer chronology
Micro
(2019)
Macro
(2019)
Alive in Melbourne
(2020)
Jinjer studio album chronology
King of Everything
(2016)
Macro
(2019)
Wallflowers
(2021)
Singles from Macro
  1. "Judgement (& Punishment)"
    Released: 23 August 2019
  2. "On the Top"
    Released: 11 October 2019
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim!9/10[1]
Metal Injection10/10[2]
Rock Hard6/10[3]
The Rockpit8/10[4]

Release and promotion

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The album was announced by the band on 23 August 2019 with the release of its lead single "Judgement (& Punishment)".[5] The following single, "On the Top", was released on 11 October 2019.[6] Macro was released on 25 October 2019[7][8] and featured experiments in reggae and progressive rock.[9]

The band toured North America from 7 September to 2 November[10] and Europe from 8 November to 22 December[11] to support the album. Jinjer was forced to cancel several other planned tours, including their first in Latin America, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12]

Critical reception

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In 2024, Emily Swingle of Metal Hammer named Macro as the second-best Jinjer album.[13] Loudwire named it one of the fifty best metal albums of 2019.[14]

Track listing

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Macro track listing
No.TitleLength
1."On the Top"5:28
2."Pit of Consciousness"4:12
3."Judgement (& Punishment)"4:19
4."Retrospection"4:24
5."Pausing Death"4:45
6."Noah"4:14
7."Home Back"4:20
8."The Prophecy"4:01
9."Lainnerep"5:28
Total length:47:22

Personnel

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Jinjer

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  • Tatiana Shmayluk – vocals
  • Roman Ibramkhalilov – guitar
  • Eugene Abdukhanov – bass guitar
  • Vladislav Ulasevich – drums

Other participants

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  • Max Morton – production, recording, mixing, mastering
  • Reuben Bhattacharya – cover art

References

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  1. ^ Morin, Max (24 October 2019). "Jinjer: Macro". Exclaim!. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Album Review: Jinjer Macro". Metal Injection. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Jinjer: Macro". Rock Hard. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  4. ^ Massie, Andrew (23 October 2019). "ALBUM REVIEW: Jinjer – Macro". The Rockpit. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  5. ^ Graham Hartmann (23 August 2019). "Jinjer Go Reggae on New Song 'Judgement (& Punishment)', Announce 'Macro' Album". Loudwire. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  6. ^ Joe Smith-Engelhardt (11 October 2019). "Jinjer question the motives behind fame in new "On The Top" video". Alternative Press. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Українські металісти Jinjer випустили новий альбом. Усі квитки на презентацію в Києві розкупили". 25 October 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  8. ^ Blabbermouth (23 August 2019). "Jinjer To Release 'Macro' Album in October; 'Judgement (& Punishment)' Video Available". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  9. ^ Billboard.com (31 October 2019). "Ukrainian Metal Band Jinjer Delivers on Its Promise With New Album 'Macro'". Billboard. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  10. ^ Lauryn Schaffner (19 June 2019). "Jinjer Have Finished Recording New Album". Loudwire. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Jinjer випустили альбом 'Macro'" (in Ukrainian). 25 October 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Jinjer reschedule tour of Latin America". LambGoat. 24 November 2020.
  13. ^ Swingle, Emily (29 March 2024). "Every Jinjer album ranked from worst to best". Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  14. ^ "The 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2021.