Shining (Swallow the Sun album)
| Shining | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 18 October 2024 | |||
| Genre | Doom metal,[1] melodic death metal, death-doom[2] | |||
| Length | 49:26 | |||
| Label | Century Media | |||
| Producer | Dan Lancaster | |||
| Swallow the Sun chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Shining | ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Chaoszine | 3.5/5[5] |
| Louder Sound | 3.5/5[6] |
| Metal Injection | 8/10[2] |
| MetalSucks | 8/10[1] |
Shining is the ninth studio album by Finnish doom metal band Swallow the Sun. It was released on 18 October 2024 through Century Media Records and produced by Dan Lancaster, known for his production work with Bring Me the Horizon, Muse, and Enter Shikari.[7]
The album shows the usual doomy sound of Swallow the Sun taking a more mainstream and progressive turn, with the band describing it as "their attempt at a 'Black Album' for the death-doom genre."[8][9][10]
The band will promote the album with a North American tour in February and March 2025, supported by Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath, and Snakes of Russia.[11]
Track listing
[edit]All music is composed by Juha Raivio
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Innocence Was Long Forgotten" | 4:19 |
| 2. | "What I Have Become" | 4:06 |
| 3. | "MelancHoly" | 3:39 |
| 4. | "Under the Moon & Sun" | 6:10 |
| 5. | "Kold" | 3:47 |
| 6. | "November Dust" | 6:15 |
| 7. | "Velvet Chains" | 3:17 |
| 8. | "Tonight Pain Believes" | 4:13 |
| 9. | "Charcoal Sky" | 4:49 |
| 10. | "Shining" | 8:51 |
| Total length: | 49:26 | |
Personnel
[edit]Swallow the Sun
- Mikko Kotamäki – lead vocals
- Juho Räihä – rhythm guitar
- Juha Raivio – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
- Matti Honkonen – bass guitar
- Juuso Raatikainen – drums
Guest musicians
- Rachel Wilkinson – backing vocals (tracks 4, 7)
Production and art
- Isa Koskelainen – cover model
- Jussi Ratilainen – photography
- Tommi Anttonen – artwork
- Rami Mursula – layout
- Tony Lindgren – mastering
- Juho Räihä – recording
- Dan Lancaster – producer, mixing, recording (vocals)
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[12] | 49 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Review: Swallow The Sun Brings Catchiness to Crushing Depression with Shining". Metal Sucks. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ a b "Album Review: SWALLOW THE SUN Shining". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "SWALLOW THE SUN Streams Doomed New Single "Innocence Was Long Forgotten"". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "SWALLOW THE SUN Streams Doomed New Single "What I Have Become", Announces New Album". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "The strength and delicacy of life into music – review of "Shining" by Swallow The Sun". Chaoszine. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ ""They've dialed back the abrasiveness in favour of a smoother sound while still retaining their progressive edges": Swallow The Sun's Shining". Louder Sound. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "SWALLOW THE SUN Announces New Album 'Shining'". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Swallow The Sun – Shining". Echoes and Dust. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Swallow the Sun: 'Shining' Review". Proghurst. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "REVIEW: Swallow the Sun - Shining". Tuonela Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "SWALLOW THE SUN Announces 2025 North American Tour". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Swallow the Sun – Shining". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
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