Trophy Eyes - Chemical Miracle (10 Year Anniversary Edition) [Blue vinyl]

Format: Coloured Vinyl 2LP
Catalogue No.:  HR7665-1 
Barcode: 0790692766512
Release Date: 13 Nov 2026
Genre: Indie/Alternative

 Released in 2016, Trophy Eyes’ sophomore album, ‘Chemical Miracle’, is celebrated as a modern masterpiece for its seamless blend of hardcore grit and pop-punk melody. The record marked a massive evolution for the
Australian band, driven by frontman John Floreani’s dynamic vocal shifts between raw, gravel-throated screams and soaring clean melodies. The instrumentation perfectly matches this energy, swinging effortlessly from manic, punk-rock aggression to softer, atmospheric altrock moments.
 The album’s defining characteristic is its deeply confessional and gut-wrenching lyricism, which offered a
mature contrast to a genre typically dominated by simpler themes of heartbreak. Floreani tackles the darkest corners of his life with unflinching honesty, exploring survivor’s guilt, suicidal ideation, addiction and profound loneliness. This emotional weight is best exemplified in the opening track, ‘Chlorine’, which pairs bouncy, energetic instrumentation with the devastating true story of Floreani processing the suicide of the man who saved him from drowning as a child.
 Culturally, ‘Chemical Miracle’ elevated the mid-2010s poppunk scene by proving that catchy music could effectively tackle heavy, complex human experiences. By addressing severe mental health struggles frankly and without glorification, the album fostered a profound connection with fans and provided a vital, relatable outlet for listeners. Furthermore, its massive critical and commercial success helped propel the thriving Australian alternative music scene onto the global stage, cementing Trophy Eyes’ legacy in the genre.
 This 10th anniversary edition of ‘Chemical Miracle’ expands the album to a double LP pressed on Blue vinyl
and featuring nine demos and live tracks, with the album artwork updated with foil elements.

Tracklisting
Chlorine
Counting Sheep
Nose Bleed
Heaven Sent
Rain On Me
Chemical
Breathe You In
Home Is
Miracle
Suicide Pact
Daydreamer
Heaven Sent (Demo)
Rain On Me (Demo)
Home Is (Demo)
Miracle (Demo)
Chlorine (Acoustic)
Daydreamer (Acoustic)
Heaven Sent (Live)
Breathe You In (Live)
Chlorine (Live)