State of Deception explained
| State of Deception |
| Type: | Studio Album |
| Artist: | Conception |
| Cover: | File:Conception state of deception album 2020.jpg |
| Released: | 3 April 2020 |
| Recorded: | February 2018–November 2019[1] |
| Studio: | MLP Studio, Dokka, Norway
Stable Studios, Oslo, Norway
Eastlake Studio, Eina, Norway |
| Genre: | Progressive metal |
| Length: | 39:19 |
| Producer: | Tore Østby & Roy Khan |
| Prev Title: | My Dark Symphony |
| Prev Year: | 2018 |
State of Deception is the fifth studio album by the Norwegian power metal/progressive metal band, Conception. It is the band's first album in two decades with new material, and was released on 3 April 2020.[2] [3] [4]
A music video for "No Rewind" was released on 22 May 2021.[5] On 6 June 2021, Conception announced that they would be releasing an expanded edition of the album in 2022, featuring live tracks, re-recordings and new songs.[6]
Critical reception
Alan Cox, a reporter from Sonic Perspectives rated the album 8.1 out of 10, and stated: "State of Deception is not a perfect record. For one, it’s too short. And it could benefit from a couple more killer tracks. But both Khan and Østby provide their really unique 'voices' to deliver something that stands out for flares of uniqueness. It’s a record that requires multiple listens in headphones to fully appreciate for both the songwriting and production, and while it leaves the listener with a whetted appetite more than a fully satisfied stomach, there’s certainly enough to make those who missed Khan and Østby smile. And eagerly wonder what might be coming next."
Track listing
Notes
- The Japanese release of the album features two discs, with the second disc including the band's EP, My Dark Symphony.
Personnel
All information from the album booklet.
Band members
- Roy Khan – vocals
- Tore Østby – guitars, keyboards, bass on "Feather Moves"
- Ingar Amlien – bass on tracks 1–8
- Arve Heimdal – drums
Guests
- Elize Ryd – guest vocals on "The Mansion"
- Miro – keyboards on "in: Deception", "No Rewind", "The Mansion" and "Anybody Out There"
- Lars Andre Kvistum – keyboards, piano on "Waywardly Broken" and "The Mansion"
- Lars Christian Narum – organ, mellotron on "Of Raven and Pigs", "By the Blues", "Anybody Out There" and "She Dragoon"
- Aurora Amalie Heimdal – guest vocals on "She Dragoon", backing vocals on tracks 3, 6 and 7
Production
- Seth Siro Anton – artwork
- Gustavo Sazes – layout, design
- Nils Harald Mæhlum – engineering
- Tore Østby – engineering
- John Anders Narum – engineering
- Leif Johansen – engineering
- Stefan Glaumann – mixing
- Svante Forsbäck – mastering
- Lars Lanhead – photography
Notes and References
- Web site: Interview: Conception's Roy Khan (ex-Kamelot) and Tore Østby on their return with 'State of Deception'. Metal Insider. May 14, 2020. June 6, 2020.
- Web site: CONCEPTION To Release 'State Of Deception' Album in April. Blabbermouth. February 20, 2020. February 20, 2020.
- Web site: CONCEPTION To Release First Studio Album In Over 20 Years; State of Deception Details Revealed. BraveWords. February 20, 2020. February 20, 2020.
- Web site: CONCEPTION Announces First Album in Two Decades, "State of Deception" to Arrive in April. Sonic Perspectives. February 20, 2020. February 20, 2020.
- Web site: CONCEPTION Featuring Former KAMELOT Vocalist ROY KHAN Release Official Video For "No Rewind" . . 24 May 2021 . en . 22 May 2021.
- Web site: CONCEPTION To Release Expanded Edition Of State Of Deception Comeback Album In 2022; Live Version Of "Cry" Streaming . . 7 June 2021 . en.
