Phronesis (album) explained

Phronesis
Type:studio
Artist:Monuments
Cover:Monuments - Phronesis.png
Recorded:March – July 2018
Genre:
Length:39:50
Label:Century Media
Producer:
  • John Browne
  • Olly Steele
Prev Title:The Amanuensis
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:In Stasis
Next Year:2022

Phronesis is the third studio album by British progressive metal band Monuments. It was released through Century Media Records on 5 October 2018. Phronesis is derived from the ancient Greek word for "wisdom". It is the band's last release with vocalist Chris Barretto, drummer Daniel Lang and guitarist Olly Steele.

Background

The album was recorded at different stages in studios in different countries. Guitars and bass were recorded by Jim Pinder at Treehouse Studios in Derbyshire; the drums were performed, recorded and engineered by Anup Sastry; and Chris Barretto recorded his vocals with Cristian Machado at Soundwars Studios in New Jersey. Then mixing and mastering was completed by Joel Wanasek at JTW Music in Milwaukee.[1] [2]

The album has been well received by critics including Already Heard,[3] Dead Press!,[4] Distorted Sound,[5] and Metal Injection.[6]

Upon the release of the album the band commenced on a 31-date tour of the United Kingdom and mainland Europe over October and November with main support from Vola.[7] In January 2019 Monuments will be performing headline shows in New Zealand,[8] then on the Australian multi-date music festival Progfest.[9]

Personnel

Monuments

Additional musicians

Additional personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MONUMENTS To Release 'Phronesis' Album In October . . 23 July 2018 . 17 October 2018.
  2. Web site: Monuments return with new album Phronesis . Scott Munro . . 24 July 2018 . 17 October 2018.
  3. Web site: Review: Monuments – Phronesis . Luke Nuttall . Already Heard . 5 October 2018 . 17 October 2018.
  4. Web site: ALBUM REVIEW: Monuments – Phronesis . Carlos Zelaya . Dead Press! . 8 October 2018 . 17 October 2018.
  5. Web site: ALBUM REVIEW: Phronesis – Monuments . Richard Webb . Distorted Sound Magazine . 3 October 2018 . 17 October 2018.
  6. Web site: Album Review: MONUMENTS Phronesis . Riley Rowe . Metal Injection . 24 October 2018 . 7 November 2018.
  7. Web site: Monuments announce UK and European tour . Scott Munro . . 8 August 2018 . 17 October 2018.
  8. Web site: Monuments Announce New Zealand Shows . Under the Radar.NZ . 5 November 2018 . 7 November 2018.
  9. Web site: The Ocean, Skyharbor, Monuments announced for Australia's Progfest 2019 . Jerry Ewing . Prog Magazine . 25 September 2018 . 17 October 2018.