Russian Circles 'Memorial'

VINYL: NEW SEALED SLEEVE: NEW SEALED PRESSING: 2022 US  LIMITED EDITION BLUE SIDE A/BLACK SIDE B LABEL: SARGENT HOUSE GENRE: POST HARDCORE / METAL

Memorial is a masterpiece of post-metal, with songs that combine heavy riffs, intricate melodies and dynamic rhythms. Russian Circles is a trio of skilled instrumentalists who create epic soundscapes without the need for vocals. Their music is powerful and expressive, taking the listener on a journey through various moods and feelings. Whether they're playing fast and furious ('Deficit'), slow and somber ('Burial'), or somewhere in between ('1777'), Russian Circles never fail to impress and surprise. And don't forget the title track 'Memorial', which features the haunting vocals of Chelsea Wolfe, adding a new dimension to the band's sound. This is an album that will challenge and reward you with every listen.

Some trivia about the album:

- The album was released in 2013 by Sargent House, and was produced by Brandon Curtis (Secret Machines, Interpol), who also produced the band's previous albums 'Empros and 'Geneva.
- The album was recorded at Electrical Audio in Chicago, Illinois, in May 2013.
- The album cover features a photograph by Ryan Russell², and the album layout was designed by David Knudson (Minus the Bear)².
- The song 'Memorial' was inspired by the death of Dave Turncrantz's grandmother, and was the first song that Russian Circles recorded with vocals.

The track listing:

Side one
1. Memoriam (1:28)
2. Deficit (6:41)
3. 1777 (7:20)
4. Cheyenne (4:24)

Side two
5. Burial (4:43)
6. Ethel (4:02)
7. Lebaron (4:36)
8. Memorial (3:45) (featuring Chelsea Wolfe)