their ability to pull off such flippant tales with their characteristic punch that gives Sci-Fi Crimes a humanizing appeal not found on their previous records." Sputnikmusic states the album "feels like the fifth installment of music they've produced over their lifetimes." USA Today comments "Sci-Fi Crimes scrapes some of the polish off the band's sound. What remains is both sturdy and versatile". Track listing Personnel Chevelle Pete Loeffler – vocals, guitar Sam Loeffler – drums Dean Bernardini – bass Production Brian Virtue – producer, engineer, mixing Chevelle – co-producer Kyle Mann – assistant engineer John Netti – assistant engineer Ted Jensen – mastering Artwork Dean Bernardini – album cover Invisible Creature, Inc. – album design Jerad Knudson – photography Mark Samuels – painting photography Commercial performance The album was released on August 31, 2009, debuting at No. 6 on the US Billboard 200 with sales of about 46,000, the highest entry on the chart for the band, before being surpassed by their seventh studio album La Gárgola in 2014. As of January 2013, it has sold over 200,000 copies according to Nielsen Soundscan. Charts Weekly charts Singles References 2009 albums Chevelle (band) albums Epic Records albums