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DISILLUSION - Back To Times Of Splendor (20th Anniversary Re-Issue) · DIGIPAK CD

Product information "DISILLUSION - Back To Times Of Splendor (20th Anniversary Re-Issue) · DIGIPAK CD"

Digipak CD with bonus tracks.

Background information über 'Back To Times Of Splendor (20th Anniversary Re-Issue)'

Twenty years after its initial release, Disillusion's groundbreaking debut "Back To Times Of Splendor" returns with this special anniversary edition that showcases why this album remains a cornerstone of progressive metal. The German band crafted something truly extraordinary back in 2004, blending crushing metal passages with delicate acoustic interludes, creating an emotional journey that few albums have matched since. The original six tracks flow seamlessly from the haunting opener "And the Mirror Cracked" through the epic title track, each song building upon themes of nostalgia, loss and the passage of time that resonate even more powerfully two decades later.

This anniversary reissue sweetens the deal with four bonus tracks that provide fascinating glimpses into the band's evolution. Two rare tracks from 2002, "The Porter" and "Eternal Duality", offer insight into Disillusion's early songwriting, while the live 2023 versions of "And the Mirror Cracked" and "Alone I Stand in Fires" demonstrate how these compositions have matured in a live setting. The production still sounds remarkably fresh, with Andy Classen's mix allowing every nuance to breathe while maintaining the album's crushing impact when needed.

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

Track listing

  1. And the Mirror Cracked
  2. Fall
  3. Alone I Stand in Fires
  4. Back to Times of Splendor
  5. A Day by the Lake
  6. The Sleep of Restless Hours
  7. The Porter (2002) (bonus track)
  8. Eternal Duality (2002) (bonus track)
  9. And the Mirror Cracked – Live 2023 (bonus track)
  10. 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
Label/Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records
Genre: Progressive Metal

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