Eternal Rituals for the Accretion of Light explained

Eternal Rituals for the Accretion of Light
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Junius
Cover:	File:Junius_Accretion.jpg
Caption:	Artwork, Layout and Design by Drew Speziale
Released:	March 3, 2017
Studio:	Will Benoit's Radar Studios, Clinton, CT
Genre:	Art rock post-metal alternative metal space rock post-punk
Length:	45:29
Label:	Prosthetic
Producer:	Will Benoit
Prev Title:	Days of the Fallen Sun
Prev Year:	2014

Eternal Rituals for the Accretion of Light is the third full-length studio album from American art rock band Junius. The record was released in CD, limited edition Vinyl, and digital download format through Prosthetic Records on March 3, 2017.

Background

After the departures of long time guitarist Michael Repasch-Nieves and bassist Joel Munguia Reynolds, Joseph E. Martinez wrote and recorded the album in 15 months with founding member Dana Filloon on drums. Additional vocals and lyrics on "A Mass for Metaphysicians" and "Clean the Beast" by Drew Speziale (of Circle Takes the Square). Joel Munguia Reynolds has since returned to the band as their touring bass player.^[1]

Theme

Junius' 2011 LP Reports from the Threshold of Death explored the soul's journey after death and with Eternal Rituals for the Accretion of Light the soul reincarnates and tries to break free of Samsara. The album's 10 tracks serve as a guide for the Initiate to reach transcendence. It also completes their trilogy of albums starting with The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist, Reports from the Threshold of Death and ending with Eternal Rituals for the Accretion of Light.

Reception

Eternal Rituals of the Accretion Light received generally positive reviews from critics. Revolver Magazine lists "Clean the Beast" as one of their top 50 songs of 2017.^[2] Received Album of the year from Rock and Roll Fables.^[3] No. 8 album in 2017 from Vancouver Weekly.^[4] It was No. 3 on Excretakano of Metal Sucks top albums of 2017.^[5] Album of the Year from Godless and No. 3 from Chuck of The Metal Podcast.^[6]

Personnel

Eternal Rituals for the Accretion of Light album personnel adapted from the CD liner notes

Junius

• Joseph E. Martinez – vocals, lyrics, guitar, bass, synths
• Dana Filloon – drums, Auxiliary percussion
• Drew Speziale – additional vocals & lyrics on "A Mass for Metaphysicians" and "Clean the Beast"

Production

• Junius & Will Benoit – production
  • Will Benoit – mixing & mastering Daryl Rabidoux – engineering
• Recorded at Radar Studios in Clinton, CT

Art

• Drew Speziale (of Circle Takes the Square) – Album artwork, design, and layout

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Metal Podcast Episode #9 – Junius – The Metal Podcast. podcastmetal.com. en-US. May 7, 2017.
2. News: 50 Best Songs of 2017. December 7, 2017. Revolver. January 12, 2018. en.
3. News: 17 For '17: An Exhaustive List From Rock And Roll Fables Of What You Should've Already Bought This Year. December 27, 2017. rock and roll fables. January 12, 2018. en-US.
4. News: 40 Best Metal Albums of 2017. December 18, 2017. Vancouver Weekly. January 12, 2018. en-US.
5. News: Excretakano's Top 15 Metal Albums of 2017 MetalSucks. December 7, 2017. MetalSucks. January 12, 2018. en-US.
6. News: The Metal Podcast Episode #46 – Best Metal of 2017. December 18, 2017. The Metal Podcast. January 12, 2018. en-US.