The Eye of Every Storm
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The Eye of Every Storm is the eighth studio album
from the California
n band Neurosis
. While still carrying the folk
influenced sound that was used extensively on A Sun that Never Sets
, this album sees the band returning to the massive and dark guitar textures and sludge metal passages that were prevalent on Through Silver in Blood
, but employing a more sparse, clear style of songwriting.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
from the California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
n band Neurosis
Neurosis (band)
Neurosis is a post-metal band, based in Oakland, California. They formed in 1985 as a hardcore punk band, and their sound progressed towards a doom metal style that also included influences from dark ambient and industrial music as well as incorporating elements of folk music...
. While still carrying the folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
influenced sound that was used extensively on A Sun that Never Sets
A Sun that Never Sets
A Sun That Never Sets is the seventh studio album from the Californian band Neurosis. With this album Neurosis further distances themselves from their punk influenced roots and delve further into experimentalism but also still having sludge metal influences. The album sees Neurosis incorporate folk...
, this album sees the band returning to the massive and dark guitar textures and sludge metal passages that were prevalent on Through Silver in Blood
Through Silver In Blood
Through Silver in Blood is the fifth album from the Oakland, California band Neurosis and their first record for new label Relapse Records. The album was reissued in July 2009 on Neurot Recordings.-Track listing:#"Through Silver in Blood" – 12:11...
, but employing a more sparse, clear style of songwriting.
Track listing
- "Burn" – 7:07
- "No River to Take Me Home" – 8:43
- "The Eye of Every Storm" – 11:57
- "Left to Wander" – 8:11
- "Shelter" – 5:18
- "A Season in the Sky" – 9:50
- "Bridges" – 11:36
- "I Can See You" – 6:10
Neurosis
- Steve Von Till: Vocal, Guitar, Filtered & Textured Sounds
- Scott Kelly: Vocal, Guitar
- Noah Landis: OrganOrgan (music)The organ , is a keyboard instrument of one or more divisions, each played with its own keyboard operated either with the hands or with the feet. The organ is a relatively old musical instrument in the Western musical tradition, dating from the time of Ctesibius of Alexandria who is credited with...
, PianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, SynthSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
, SamplerSampling (music)In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
, Atmospheric Sounds & Effects - Josh Graham: Visual Media
- Dave Edwardson: BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, MoogMoog synthesizerMoog synthesizer may refer to any number of analog synthesizers designed by Dr. Robert Moog or manufactured by Moog Music, and is commonly used as a generic term for older-generation analog music synthesizers. The Moog company pioneered the commercial manufacture of modular voltage-controlled... - Jason Roeder: Drums, Percussion
Additional Musicians
- Desmond Shea: TrumpetTrumpetThe trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
on "Left to Wander" & "Shelter" - Jeffrey Luck Lucas: CelloCelloThe cello is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is a member of the violin family of musical instruments, which also includes the violin, viola, and double bass. Old forms of the instrument in the Baroque era are baryton and viol .A person who plays a cello is...
on "I Can See You"