A Dawn to Fear explained

A Dawn to Fear
Type:studio
Artist:Cult of Luna
Cover:A Dawn to Fear.jpg
Recorded:2018–2019
Studio:Ocean Sound Recordings, Second Home Studio and Sandås Silence
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Label:Metal Blade
Producer:Cult of Luna
Prev Title:Mariner
Prev Year:2016
Next Title:The Long Road North
Next Year:2022

A Dawn to Fear is the eighth studio album by Swedish post-metal band Cult of Luna. It is the band's first studio album since Vertikal (2013) and first new material since Mariner (2016), their collaborative album with Julie Christmas. The album was released on September 20, 2019 through Metal Blade Records. Due to its length, most physical editions are released in two CDs.

Promotion

To promote the album, Cult of Luna released the song "The Silent Man" prior to the release of A Dawn to Fear. In support of A Dawn to Fear, Cult of Luna embarked on a 2020 tour through North America, with openers Emma Ruth Rundle and Intronaut.

Reception

The album was generally well received critically. At Exclaim!, Mark Tremblay wrote an unrated review for this album saying, "A Dawn to Fear rewards its patient listeners with that they want, bringing enough familiarity but offering enough new ideas sonically that there's no risk of falling into pure nostalgia — and satisfying longtime fans of the band at the same time."

Track listing

Most CD editions are released in two discs, each containing four tracks.

Personnel

Band members
Additional personnel