PANOPTICON · Laurentian Blue | MULTICOLOUR LP

Multi-colour vinyl in gatefold cover with poly-lined innersleeve and 3mm spined jacket with UV spot print.

Background information about 'Laurentian Blue'

When Panopticon strips away the distortion and embraces the raw beauty of acoustic instruments, something magical happens. "Laurentian Blue" isn't just another departure from metal – it's a masterclass in emotional storytelling that hits harder than any blast beat ever could. Austin Lunn has crafted what he calls "Northwoods Americana" or "outdoor country," and honestly, those terms barely scratch the surface of this stunning achievement.

Written alongside "...And Again into the Light" but taking a completely different path, this album trades the fury of black metal for the intimate power of banjo, mandolin, resonator guitar, and twin violins. The result? A soundscape that's absolutely drenched in frost, memory, and quiet resilience. Drawing inspiration from legends like Blaze Foley and Townes Van Zandt, Lunn has created something that feels both timeless and urgently contemporary – a record about holding on not for yourself, but for the people who remind you of your worth.

For fans of:
Townes Van Zandt, Blaze Foley, 16 Horsepower, Songs: Ohia, Agalloch

Track listing

A1. A Liberation Song
A2. The Poetry in Road Kill
A3. Ever North (Laurentian Blue)
A4. Dialogue (I Want to be Alone)
A5. Flowers in the Ditch
A6. An Argument with God
B1. Irony and Actuality
B2. Down Along the Border
B3. This Mortal Coil is Rusted
B4. Broken Bars
B5. Ely in the Dark

Manufacturer: Nordvis Produktion, Garvaregatan 6, 93332 Arvidsjaur, Sweden, Contact: www.nordvis.com