The Art of Balance
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| Studio album by Shadows Fall | ||
| Released | September 17, 2002 | |
| Recorded | 2002 | |
| Genre | Melodic Death Metal Death metal Thrash metal |
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| Length | 47:28 | |
| Label | Century Media | |
| Producer(s) | Zeuss | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Shadows Fall chronology | ||
| Of One Blood (2000) |
The Art of Balance (2002) |
The War Within (2004) |
The Art of Balance is an album by American metal band, Shadows Fall, released on September 17, 2002.
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[edit] Musical style
The record reflects an amalgam of melodic death metal, thrash metal sounds. The influence of the Gothenburg metal scene is apparent in the band's use of complex harmonised dual guitar riffs.
[edit] Production and marketing
The album was recorded at Planet Z studios in Hadley, Massachusetts with ZEUSS. It was mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music in Tenafly, New Jersey.
[edit] Song information
Thematically, the album was inspired by the quest to find a perfect "balance" between melody and aggression.
Lyrically, the album revolves around the fight against spiritually destructive forces. The song "Thoughts Without Words" was influenced by Chinese Buddhism and refers to the moment where, through meditation, a person's inspiration and expression become united.
[edit] Track listing
- "Idle Hands" - 3:34
- "Thoughts Without Words" - 4:31
- "Destroyer of Senses" - 2:54
- "Casting Shade " - 2:09
- "Stepping Outside the Circle" - 5:14
- "The Art of Balance" - 4:46
- "Mystery of One Spirit" - 5:10
- "The Idiot Box" - 4:30
- "Prelude to Disaster" - 1:48
- "A Fire in Babylon" - 7:30
- "Welcome to the Machine"(Pink Floyd cover) - 5:05
[edit] Credits
- Vocals - Brian Fair
- Lead guitar - Jonathan Donais
- Rhythm guitar - Matthew Bachand
- Bass - Paul Romanko
- Drums - Jason Bittner
