The Sleeping City, AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION’s third full-length album, utilizes their unique blend of progressive death metal and black metal with arpeggiating synths, wistful drones and vast soundscapes, harkening back to the era of 80’s sci-fi soundtracks. Being the band’s most atmospheric and heavy work to date, the album explores the depths of the human psyche and suffering. A decrepit yet monumental landmark, the sleeping city awaits ahead. Will you enter?
Credits
Christian Berglönn — Lead Vocals
Robert Stenvall — Keyboards, Vocals
Karl Westerlund — Guitars, Bass
Isak Nilsson — Drums, Background Vocals
Lukas Backeström — Lead Vocals (track 1, 4), Choir (track 2, 3)
Jonathan Miranda-Figueroa — Cello (track 3, 4, 7)
Dawn Ye — Violin (track 3, 7)
Flavia Fontana — Violin (track 4)
Elsa Svensson — Voice (track 6)
All music & lyrics written by Karl Westerlund
Produced by Karl Westerlund & An Abstract Illusion
Recorded at Blackharbour Studios
Mixed & mastered by Robin Leijon
Drums produced & recorded by Jakob Herrmann at Top Floor Studios
Pre-production & additional recording by Emil P. Lundh at Urberg Studios
Alex Eckman-Lawn — Artwork & Layout
Moshmallows — Photography