Microscopic Wars
| Microscopic Wars | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 22 August 2014 | |||
| Length | 42:53 | |||
| Label | Dew Process | |||
| Producer | Vance Powell | |||
| Kingswood albums chronology | ||||
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Microscopic Wars is the debut studio Australian alternative rock group Kingswood. The album was announced in early July 2014 and released on 22 August 2014.[1] The album peaked at number 6 on the ARIA Charts.[2]
At the 2014 ARIA Music Awards, the album was nominated for Best Rock Album.[3]
The group celebrated the 10th anniversary of the album with an Australian tour and album re-release.[4]
Reception
Alastair McGibbon from Forte Magazine said "Microscopic Wars is one of those rare rock albums that truly shines from start to finish, with the band combining a wide range of styles and sounds into a set of songs that make for one hell of a debut album. I expected big things from these boys, and they certainly delivered."[5]
A staff writer from The Music gave the album 4 out of 5 said "they could easily fall into a straight forward radio rock trap, overuse their olden day influences and become the next Wolfmother, they instead opt to put as many twists and turns in as possible while maintaining a cohesive edge to their music that is utterly enjoyable"[6]
Nicholas Jones from Tone Deaf said "The 13-track long-player sees the quartet explore a plethora of sounds, from dry desert tunes to wailing blues, mind-bending psychedelica and space-rock atmospherics, surprising mournful piano ballads to punk rock ferocities, Microscopic Wars confidently offers a sonic slice for any palate."[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "All Too Much" | Justin Debrincat, Alex Laska, Fergus Linacre | 3:10 |
| 2. | "Suckerpunch" | Debrincat | 3:43 |
| 3. | "ICFTYDLM" (I Can Feel That You Don't Love Me) | Debrincat | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Micro Wars" | Debrincat | 4:08 |
| 5. | "So Long" | Debrincat | 3:04 |
| 6. | "Ohio" | Jeremy "Mango" Hunter, Laska, Linacre | 3:47 |
| 7. | "Hours" | Debrincat | 0:36 |
| 8. | "Side to Side" | Debrincat | 3:44 |
| 9. | "Tremor" | Debrincat | 3:09 |
| 10. | "Eye of the Storm" | Laska, Linacre | 4:17 |
| 11. | "She's My Baby" | Debrincat | 2:47 |
| 12. | "Piece By Piece" | Laska, Linacre | 3:24 |
| 13. | "Chronos" | Debrincat | 3:12 |
| Total length: | 42:53 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vlad" | |
| 2. | "Baby Doll" | |
| 3. | "ICFTYDLM" (live) | |
| 4. | "So Long" (live) | |
| 5. | "Ohio" (live) | |
| 6. | "Sucker Punch" (live) | |
| 7. | "Tremor" (live) |
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[8] | 6 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 22 August 2014 | Dew Process | DEW9000690 | |
| November 2014 | DEW9000705 | |||
| 2015 |
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DEW76266 | ||
| 2022 |
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DEW9001327 | ||
| August 2024 |
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Kingswood | KW202400001 |
References
- ^ "Kingswood Announce Debut Album Microscopic Wars, National Tour". Music Feeds. 2 July 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "Kingswood Make Top Ten ARIA Chart Debut". theMusic.com.au. Street Press Australia Pty Ltd. 31 August 2014. Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ Adams, Cameron (7 October 2014). "2014 ARIA Award nominations dominated by newcomers Chet Faker, 5 Seconds of Summer, Iggy Azalea and Sheppard". News.com.au. News Corp Australia. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ "Kingswood: Microscopic Wars 10 Year Anniversary Tour, Melbourne, 170 Russell, August 2nd 2024 – Live Review". Lilithia. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "Microscopic Wars". Forte Magazine. August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "Album Review: Kingswood - 'Microscopic Wars'". The Music. 22 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "Kingswood The Aussie Rock Reawakening". 19 August 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Kingswood – Microscopic Wars". Hung Medien. Retrieved 26 August 2025.