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| Details / Tracklist: |
A1: Foe ()
A2: Chronic ()
A3: Coal ()
B1: The Cloak ()
B2: The Valley ()
B3: Salt ()
C1: Echo ()
C2: Contaminate Me ()
D1: Bury ()
D2: Foe - Re-Mix ()
CD-1: Foe ()
CD-2: Chronic ()
CD-3: Coal ()
CD-4: The Cloak ()
CD-5: The Valley ()
CD-6: Salt ()
CD-7: Echo ()
CD-8: Contaminate Me ()
CD-9: Bury ()
CD-10: Foe Re-Mix () |
 | | Description: | Double vinyl LP pressing. Coal is the third studio album released by the Norwegian progressive band, Leprous. It was originally released in May, 2013. Coal was the last album to feature drummer Tobias Ørnes Andersen, who was featured on all albums until then, and bassist Rein Blomquist.Gatefold. Limited to 400 copies. Exclusive for CM Distro Europe and USA webshop.
Contains lyric sheet and CD in transparent plastic sleeve.
Tracks D1, D2, CD-9 and CD-10 are bonus tracks.
on front sticker:
The 3rd album from 2013 available on Vinyl again.
Gatefold 2LP edition on 180g. Vinyl + 2 bonus tracks and the entire album on CD as bonus.
on back:
2013 InsideOutMusic, 2020 Century Media Records Ldt. under exclusive license fromInsideOutMusic
LC01414, IOMLP 379, Distributed By Sony Music Entertainment, All trademarks and logos are protected. Made in EU
Sony Music Entertainment International Services GmbH, PO Box 510, 33311 Güthersloh, Germany, 19439750911"Coal" is a full-length LP by Norwegian progressive rock/metal band Leprous, showcasing their distinctive blend of complex rhythms, emotive vocals and cinematic atmospheres. Across the album, the band moves between fragile, intimate passages and eruptive, rhythmically intricate climaxes, creating a continuous tension that keeps the listener engaged from the first groove in the vinyl to the very last note. The production emphasizes clarity and dynamics: guitars and keys interlock with precise, inventive drumming, while the expressive, high-register vocals cut through with remarkable intensity. As a vinyl edition, this LP brings out the album's depth and warmth, allowing the many subtle layers and dynamic contrasts of the music to unfold in an organic, immersive way.
Musically, "Coal" leans into darker, more introspective moods than typical progressive metal, often favoring slow-burning builds over showy technical displays. Songs evolve gradually, with repeating motifs that gain emotional weight through variation in harmony, rhythm and vocal delivery. The sound design is carefully sculpted: atmospheric keyboard textures, melodic bass lines and angular guitar riffs all contribute to a dense, melancholic tone that still remains highly melodic and memorable. This makes the LP especially rewarding for listeners who enjoy discovering new details with every spin.
Leprous have established themselves as one of the most respected modern progressive bands, known for their intense live performances and their constant artistic evolution from album to album. Over the years they have built a dedicated international following within the prog and avant-garde metal scenes, frequently appearing at genre festivals and on extensive European and international tours. Their work is often praised for pushing beyond genre clichés, merging the complexity of prog with the emotional directness of alternative rock and the weight of metal.
The LP is manufactured by INOT, a producer focused on high-quality pressings and durable packaging. INOT places emphasis on precise mastering for vinyl and clean, low-noise pressings, aiming to deliver records that do justice to the dynamics and tonal balance of the original recordings. Collectors and audiophile-minded listeners benefit from solid manufacturing standards, reliable tracking and a presentation designed to preserve the record over many years of repeated listening. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
INOT9773481.1 |
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