Devotion To The Absurd Night | Vinyl

Title:

Devotion To The Absurd Night

Format:

Vinyl

Description:

Finally, new music from Sweeping Death! "Devotion to the Absurd Night" marks their fourth release and their second full-length album. Following the release of the "Tristesse" EP in 2021, it quickly became clear that the next release had to be a full album again. The band consciously took their time, collecting ideas over the past few years to create a cohesive body of work.

The album consists of 10 tracks that explore the various facets of human existence. In typical Sweeping Death fashion, philosophical concepts, such as Albert Camus’ "Myth of Sisyphus," are interwoven with personal experiences from the past few years—from depression and panic attacks to overcoming them and the new perspective on life gained as a result. Without being preachy, Sweeping Death presents an authentic musical work that unites diverse influences. The central message is clear: through devotion, we can overcome any summit. Musically, Sweeping Death combines a tribute to the great masters of the past with the courage to break new ground. For the first time, black metal influences run consistently throughout the entire album. Thus, "Devotion To The Absurd Night" is an independent work that is shaped by both their first EP, "Astoria," and their previous album, "In Lucid"—a logical evolution from "Tristesse," yet at the same time the beginning of a new chapter in the band's history: darker, more stringent, and more profound.

The impressive artwork was created by Travis Smith, who has already produced visual masterpieces for bands such as Opeth and Death. It perfectly reflects the concept of the absurd and visually frames the musical vision of "Devotion to the Absurd Night."

Tracklist:

Playing time: 47:16 minutes

Credits:

Production by Markus Heilmeier
Music & Lyrics written by Sweeping Death
All instruments recorded by Sweeping Death
Bass recorded by Andreas Bertl
Vocals recorded at McGallagher Recordings Augsburg.
Mixing by Ola Ersfjord, Cuervo Recording Service, Madrid, Spain.
Vinylmastering by Sergej Dukart, Walzwerk Tonstudio, Weilheim i.OB.
Artwork painted by Travis Smith
Photos by Michael Poganiatz
Digital artwork & album design concept by Markus Heilmeier

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