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Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising

2022 studio album by Body Type

Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing's Surprising is the debut album from Sydney-based rock band Body Type. The album was released on 20 May 2022.

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The album was nominated for the 2022 Australian Music Prize.[2]

At the AIR Awards of 2023, the album was nominated for Best Independent Punk Album or EP.[3]

Background 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".[4] The single was named after the Eve Babitz novel of the same name.[5] A second 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

The album was released to positive critical reception.[8][1][9][10] 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.[11]

Track listing

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References

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    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.
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    "Shortlist Revealed for the 18th Australian Music Prize". Music Feeds. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
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    "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
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    Gallagher, Alex (10 February 2022). "Body Type announce debut album 'Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing's Surprising'". NME. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
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    Jenke, Tyler (10 February 2022). "Song You Need to Know: Body Type, 'Sex & Rage'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Taylor, Ims (18 May 2022). "Body Type - Everything Is Dangerous but Nothing's Surprising". DIY Magazine. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
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    Von Pip, Andy (6 June 2022). "Body Type: Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing's Surprising". Under the Radar. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
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    "The 50 best albums of 2022". Double J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
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