Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising

Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising
Studio album by
Body Type
Released20 May 2022 (2022-05-20)
Recorded2020[1]
GenrePost-punk, garage rock[2]
LabelPoison City
ProducerJonathan Boulet
Body Type chronology
EP2
(2019) 		Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising
(2022) 		Expired Candy
(2023)
Singles from Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising
  1. "Sex & Rage"
    Released: 10 February 2022
  2. "Buoyancy"
    Released: 16 March 2022
  3. "The Charm"
    Released: 28 April 2022
  4. "A Line"
    Released: 19 May 2022

Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising is the debut studio album by the Australian rock band Body Type, released on 20 May 2022. It was produced by Jonathan Boulet.[1] In 2023, the album was nominated for the 2022 Australian Music Prize,[3] and it was also nominated at the AIR Awards of 2023 in the Best Independent Punk Album or EP category.[4]

Promotion and release

Body Type announced the release of their debut album, Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing's Surprising, on 10 February 2022, alongside the release of the album's first single: "Sex & Rage".[1] The single was named after the Eve Babitz novel of the same name.[5] Another single, "The Charm", was released on 28 April 2022. Vocalist and guitarist Sophie McComish said the song "[challenged] the male ego and [tried] to emulate it from a female perspective".[6] The album was released on 20 May 2022 via Poison City Records.[6] In an interview with 3RRR after the album's release, the band explored the experience of making music as women in a male-dominated music industry and how this was incorporated into the album.[7]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
DIY[8]
Gigwise7/10[9]
The Line of Best Fit8/10[2]
NME[10]
Under the Radar8/10[11]

The album was released to positive critical reception.[2][8][10][11] The Australian radio station Double J placed it at 48 on their top 50 best albums of 2022 list, with writer Cassie Walker opining that the album produced a feeling of nostalgia through the different themes present throughout.[12]

Track listing

Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising track listing
No.TitleLength
1."A Line"3:10
2."The Brood"3:24
3."The Charm"4:09
4."Couple Song"3:52
5."Futurism"3:41
6."Hot Plastic Punishment"0:53
7."Flight Path"2:44
8."Buoyancy"3:09
9."Sex & Rage"2:42
10."An Animal"5:45
11."Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising"3:30
Total length:38:30

References

  1. ^ a b c Gallagher, Alex (10 February 2022). "Body Type announce debut album 'Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing's Surprising'". NME. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Heavisides, Simon (20 May 2022). "Body Type empower and entertain on the coruscating Everything is Dangerous But Nothing's Surprising". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Shortlist Revealed for the 18th Australian Music Prize". Music Feeds. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  5. ^ Jenke, Tyler (10 February 2022). "Song You Need to Know: Body Type, 'Sex & Rage'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  6. ^ a b Mylrea, Hannah (25 April 2022). "Body Type on their fiery debut album: 'I was trying to occupy the space that is so stereotypically male'". NME. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  7. ^ Carew, Anthony (25 May 2022). "International Pop Underground: Body Type Battle Music-Biz Sexism with Guitars Turned Up To 11". 3RRR. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  8. ^ a b Taylor, Ims (18 May 2022). "Album Review: Body Type – Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising". DIY. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  9. ^ McGill, Jack (20 May 2022). "Album Review: Body Type – Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising". Gigwise. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  10. ^ a b Wallen, Doug (20 May 2022). "Body Type – 'Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing's Surprising' review: a thrilling, self-possessed debut". NME. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  11. ^ a b Von Pip, Andy (6 June 2022). "Body Type: Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing's Surprising". Under the Radar. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
  12. ^ "The 50 best albums of 2022". Double J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
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