EDGE OF SANITY - The Spectral Sorrows (Re-Issue 2024) [DCD]

Limited Deluxe 2CD Jewelcase in O-Card packaging.

About the album

"The Spectral Sorrows" marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of death metal, skillfully blending technical proficiency with raw emotion. Edge Of Sanity, spearheaded by the prolific Dan Swanö, crafted an album that defies genre boundaries while maintaining a cohesive soundscape. Tracks such as "Sacrificed" and "Darkday" stand as testaments to the band's ability to weave complex narratives through intricate guitar work and evocative lyrics. The re-issue provides a remarkable opportunity for new listeners and long-time fans alike to experience the album with enhanced audio clarity, thanks to Swanö's meticulous remastering efforts.

This edition not only revisits the original tracks but also includes a bonus disc featuring a newly remixed demo track "Pernicious Anguish". The inclusion of Dan Seagrave's striking artwork further encapsulates the haunting beauty of this release, making it as much a visual journey as an auditory one. The fusion of death metal elements with melodic interludes throughout "The Spectral Sorrows" continues to influence countless bands within the genre.

Track listing

CD 1: Remaster 2024 (54:02)
1. The Spectral Sorrows (Remaster 2024) (01:44)
2. Darkday (Remaster 2024) (04:27)
3. Livin' Hell (Remaster 2024) (04:18)
4. Lost (Remaster 2024) (04:33)
5. The Masque (Remaster 2024) (06:38)
6. Blood of My Enemies (Remaster 2024) (03:28)
7. Jesus Cries (Remaster 2024) (04:48)
8. Across the Fields of Forever (Remaster 2024) (06:06)
9. On the Other Side (Remaster 2024) (05:43)
10. Sacrificed (Remaster 2024) (03:51)
11. Waiting to Die (Remaster 2024) (03:09)
12. Feedin' the Charlatan (Remaster 2024) (02:45)
13. A Serenade for the Dead (Remaster 2024) (02:22)

CD 2: Remix 2024 & Bonus (55:28)
1. The Spectral Sorrows (Remix 2024) (01:44)
2. Darkday (Remix 2024) (04:44)
3. Livin' Hell (Remix 2024) (04:18)
4. Lost (Remix 2024) (04:34)
5. The Masque (Remix 2024) (06:44)
6. Blood of My Enemies (Remix 2024) (03:30)
7. Jesus Cries (Remix 2024) (04:57)
8. Across the Fields of Forever (Remix 2024) (06:09)
9. On the Other Side (Remix 2024) (05:43)
10. Sacrificed (Remix 2024) (03:53)
11. Waiting to Die (Remix 2024) (03:12)
12. Feedin' the Charlatan (Remix 2024) (02:46)
13. A Serenade for the Dead (Re-recording 2024) (00:55)
14. Pernicious Anguish (Remix 2024) (02:12) * Bonus Track