A Valediction

by Obscura

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 19 November 2021
  • Label: Nuclear Blast
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 51:35
  • Community rating: 3.68/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: David Diepold, Steffen Kummerer, Christian Muenzner, Fredrik Nordstr枚m, Jeroen Paul Thesseling

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking the beginning of a new conceptual trilogy, 'A Valediction' sees the German quartet returning with a revamped lineup and a notably more melodic approach. The project features virtuosic guitar interplay, sweeping neoclassical solos, and meticulously structured rhythm sections produced by Fredrik Nordstr枚m. It balances their signature high-speed technicality with accessible, hook-laden songwriting.

Genres

Descriptors: technical, melodic, progressive, complex, ferocious

Tracklist

  1. Forsaken (7:16)
  2. Solaris (3:41)
  3. A Valediction (3:27)
  4. When Stars Collide (5:08)
  5. In Unity (4:48)
  6. Devoured Usurper (5:30)
  7. The Beyond (3:49)
  8. Orbital Elements II (4:01)
  9. The Neuromancer (4:41)
  10. In Adversity (4:09)
  11. Heritage (5:02)

Credits

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