The album eschews the "mathy" complexity of their earlier work for more straightforward, powerful compositions.
It features a stark contrast between delicate, folk-like acoustic passages (e.g., "Asa") and "amp-exploding" metal riffs (e.g., "Vorel"). Artistic Theme & Cover Art Russian Circles - Guidance (2016)
The band was moved by the man's dignity and "fatalistic march" toward his destiny, a theme that informed the album's sense of purpose and "striding into the future" without a blueprint. The album eschews the "mathy" complexity of their
The album marked the band's first collaboration with renowned producer (of Converge), recorded at his GodCity Studio . Ballou is credited with beefing up the band’s heavier moments while maintaining an organic, lively production that allows each instrument to breathe. The album marked the band's first collaboration with
The album's title and visual identity were heavily influenced by a set of given to a band member’s spouse by a veteran. Cover Photo: It depicts a man being led to his execution.
Released on August 5, 2016, through Sargent House, is the sixth studio album by the Chicago-based instrumental trio Russian Circles . It is widely regarded as one of the band's most cohesive and impactful works, balancing their signature post-metal "crush" with expansive, cinematic melodies. Production & Sound