{"product_id":"katatonia-nightmares-as-extensions-of-the-waking-state-mediabook-cd","title":"Katatonia \"Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State (Mediabook)\" CD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatatonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking Stat (Mediabook)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCD\u003cbr\u003e-1 CD Mediabook, Bonus Track \u0026amp; Remix + extended 24p Booklet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist Mediabook CD:\u003cbr\u003e01 Thrice\u003cbr\u003e02 The Liquid Eye\u003cbr\u003e03 Wind of no Change\u003cbr\u003e04 Lilac\u003cbr\u003e05 Temporal\u003cbr\u003e06 Departure Trails\u003cbr\u003e07 Warden\u003cbr\u003e08 The Light Which I Bleed\u003cbr\u003e09 Efter Solen\u003cbr\u003e10 In the Event of\u003cbr\u003e11 A World Without Heroes (Kiss cover) Bonus Track\u003cbr\u003e12 Wind of no Change - Karin Park Remix Bonus Track\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKATATONIA\u003cbr\u003eNightmares as Extensions of the Waking State\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: June 6, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNightmares have never sounded so beautiful! Swedish grandeurs of melancholic heaviness,\u003cbr\u003eKATATONIA, return with Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, set for release on June\u003cbr\u003e6, 2025 via Napalm Records. Once again, the Stockholm-based unit masterfully navigates the\u003cbr\u003etightrope act between nocturnal darkness and Scandinavian despair while subtly weaving a\u003cbr\u003esense of hope into the listener’s heart. Since emerging in the early nineties, KATATONIA has\u003cbr\u003eprojected a beacon of light for the forgotten and the lonely ones, offering solace to those willing\u003cbr\u003eto lose themselves in the band’s immersive soundscapes. From their roots in death-doom metal\u003cbr\u003eto the post-metal entity they embody today, their art remains as haunting as ever. Nightmares\u003cbr\u003eas Extensions of the Waking State marks the next step in KATATONIA’s evolution, building\u003cbr\u003eupon the foundation of their previous album, Sky Void of Stars (2023). Crystal-clear production\u003cbr\u003ehighlights the interplay between silence and intensity, while the contrast of heavy riffs, delicate\u003cbr\u003eguitar harmonies, ethereal synthesizers, and atmospheric nuances create captivating tension.\u003cbr\u003eTracks like \u0026amp;quot;Thrice\u0026amp;quot; and \u0026amp;quot;Warden\u0026amp;quot; pulse with dynamic energy, while \u0026amp;quot;Lilac\u0026amp;quot; sees Jonas\u003cbr\u003eRenkse’s unmistakable vocals intertwining with hypnotic rhythms and progressive elements. A\u003cbr\u003enear-ceremonial piece, \u0026amp;quot;Wind of No Change\u0026amp;quot;, merges subtle electronic textures with\u003cbr\u003eKATATONIA’s enigmatic soundscapes, while \u0026amp;quot;Temporal\u0026amp;quot; balances fragility and strength - its\u003cbr\u003eintense verses culminating in a soaring, emotionally charged chorus. The breathtaking \u0026amp;quot;Efter\u003cbr\u003eSolen\u0026amp;quot; (Engl. After the Sun), featuring Swedish lyrics, evokes echoes of Jonas Eika’s 2018 short\u003cbr\u003estory collection, with minimalistic yet striking instrumentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven after more than 30 years, KATATONIA continues to redefine the emotional spectrum of\u003cbr\u003etheir genre, effortlessly shifting between haunting vulnerability and commanding artistry. With\u003cbr\u003esonic landscapes that evoke dystopia, inner demons, purity, and beauty alike, Nightmares as\u003cbr\u003eExtensions of the Waking State stands as a testament to their enduring brilliance. The album\u003cbr\u003ewas produced by Jonas Renkse, recorded by Lawrence Mackrory at NBS Audio and The City of\u003cbr\u003eGlass, mixed by Adam Noble, and mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katatonia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53892895244624,"sku":"rvf1793353055229","price":14.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/3714\/0048\/files\/katatonia-nightmares-as-extensions-of-the-waking-state-mediabook-cd_1.jpg?v=1793353061","url":"https:\/\/www.thistleandthread.shop\/products\/katatonia-nightmares-as-extensions-of-the-waking-state-mediabook-cd","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}