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DISILLUSION - Back To Times Of Splendor (20th Anniversary Re-Issue) · BLACK 2LP

Product information "DISILLUSION - Back To Times Of Splendor (20th Anniversary Re-Issue) · BLACK 2LP"

Black double vinyl.

More about 'Back To Times Of Splendor (20th Anniversary Re-Issue)'

Disillusion's debut masterpiece "Back To Times Of Splendor" stands as one of the most ambitious and emotionally devastating albums in progressive metal history. Originally released in 2004, this German outfit crafted something truly extraordinary - a seamless blend of crushing death metal brutality and soaring melodic passages that feels more like a classical symphony than a traditional metal album. The band's ability to weave together complex progressive structures with deeply personal, introspective lyrics created an instant classic that influenced countless bands in the years that followed. Each track flows into the next with cinematic precision, creating an immersive journey through themes of loss, nostalgia, and the inevitable passage of time.

This 20th anniversary reissue serves as a perfect reminder of why "Back To Times Of Splendor" remains such a towering achievement. Andy Schmidt's haunting vocals shift effortlessly between growls and clean passages, while the intricate guitar work creates landscapes that are both beautiful and terrifying. The album's production, originally handled by Dan Swanö, captures every nuance of the band's dynamic range - from whisper-quiet acoustic moments to earth-shaking heavy passages. Twenty years later, tracks like "Back To Times Of Splendor" and "The Sleep Of Restless Hours" still sound fresh and emotionally resonant, proving that true artistic vision transcends trends and time.

For fans of:
Opeth, Katatonia, Agalloch, Alcest, Porcupine Tree, and Emperor

Track listing

LP 1
Side A
And the Mirror Cracked
Fall
Alone I Stand in Fires
Side B
Back to Times of Splendor
A Day by the Lake
LP 2
Side C
The Sleep of Restless Hours
Side D
The Porter (2002) (bonus track)
Eternal Duality (2002) (bonus track)
And the Mirror Cracked – Live 2023 (bonus track)
Alone I Stand in Fires – Live 2023 (bonus track)

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com

Artist: Disillusion
Color: Black
Color effect: Single color
Label/Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records
Genre: Progressive Metal

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