The Burden Is Mine... Alone is an EP

Extended play

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 by the Norwegian

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 progressive metal

Progressive metal

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 band Green Carnation

Green Carnation

Green Carnation is a band from Kristiansand, Norway formed in 1990 that has created songs from both the progressive rock and progressive metal genres. Some also describe their music as art rock...

, released in October, 2005 by Profound Lore Records

Profound Lore Records

Profound Lore Records is an independent record label founded in May 2004, which "began as the 'hobby-like venture' of a few friends, but over the past six years the label has evolved into a one-man enterprise, shaped a distinct 'aesthetic identity,' and provided owner Chris Bruni with a full-time...

. The EP would be an indicator of the stylistic shift the band planned for their next album, The Acoustic Verses. The EP and following album are very different from the usual dark mood that the band's older releases have. This all out acoustic

Acoustic music

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 release has a lighter tone, and is a larger stylistic shift for the band. The EP also contains two tracks that were not included in the 2006

2006 in music

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 album, The Acoustic Verses.

Track listing

1. "The Burden Is Mine... Alone" (Sordal)− 3:14
2. "Sweet Leaf" − 5:04 (Schei)
3. "Transparent Me" − (Jacksonville)4:44
4. "Six Ribbons" (Jon English
   Jon English
   Jonathan James "Jon" English is an Australian rock singer, musician, actor and writer. English emigrated to Australia with his parents in 1961...
   
    cover) − 3:10

Credits

• Stein Roger Sordal − Bass guitar
  Bass guitar
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  , EBow, lead vocals, backing vocals
• Terje Vik Schei a.k.a. Tchort
  Tchort
  Terje Vik Schei , better known by his stage name Tchort, is a Norwegian musician. He is known for his time spent playing bass for the black metal band Emperor and for leading the progressive metal band Green Carnation...
  
   − Acoustic guitar
  Acoustic guitar
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• Kjetil Nordhus − lead vocals, backing vocals
• Tommy Jacksonville − drums
  Drum kit
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  , percussion
• Michael Krumins − acoustic guitar
  Acoustic guitar
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  , semi-acoustic guitar
  Semi-acoustic guitar
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  , theremin
  Theremin
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• Kenneth Silden − piano
  Piano
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  , rhodes
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  , strings
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  , mellotron
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External links

• Official Green Carnation Website
• "Profound Lore Records" Website