Illusions of Grandeur

Illusions of Grandeur
Studio album by
Evocation
ReleasedSeptember 24, 2012 (Europe)
November 13, 2012 (North America)[1]
RecordedRecorded at Evocation Studios & recorded and mixed at IF Studios. Mastered at Bohus Sound Studios.
GenreMelodic Death Metal[1]
LabelCentury Media
ProducerRoberto Laghi
Evocation chronology
Apocalyptic
(2010) 		Illusions of Grandeur
(2012) 		The Shadow Archetype
(2017)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[2]
Blistering[3]
Metal Temple[4]

Illusions of Grandeur is the fourth studio album by Swedish death metal band Evocation. It was released on 24 September 2012 through Century Media Records. It was released on CD and vinyl.[5]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Illusions of Grandeur"04:08
2."Well of Despair"04:26
3."Divide and Conquer"05:20
4."Perception of Reality"04:26
5."Metus Odium"04:24
6."I'll Be Your Suicide"02:57
7."Crimson Skies"04:07
8."Into Submission"03:35
9."The Seven Faces of God"04:53
10."Final Disclosure"03:52
Total length:42:08
Limited Edition Bonus Tracks
No.TitleLength
11."Shades of Shame"03:57
12."Dark Day Dawn"02:48
13."Dead Without a Trace"04:28
Total length:53:21

Personnel

Evocation
  • Janne Kenttäkumpu Bodén - drums, backing vocals
  • Vesa Kenttäkumpu - guitars
  • Marko Palmén - guitars
  • Thomas Josefsson - vocals
  • Gustaf Jorde - bass
Guest musicians
  • Johan Hegg - additional vocals on "Into Submission"
Miscellaneous staff
  • Michał "Xaay" Loranc - artwork, cover art
  • Roberto Laghi - production, mixing
  • Dragan Tanasković - mastering

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References

  1. ^ a b Druhm, Steel. “Evocation - Illusions of Grandeur Review.” Angry Metal Guy, 21 Sept. 2012, www.angrymetalguy.com/evocation-illusions-of-grandeur-review/.
  2. ^ Banchs, Edward. "Evocation - Illusions Of Grandeur Review". About.com. Archived from the original on 2014-05-23. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  3. ^ Barkasi, Dan. "Blistering.com Review: Evocation - Illusions of Grandeur". Blistering.com. Archived from the original on 2014-05-23. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  4. ^ Khawand, Dory (2012-12-13). "Evocation - Illusions Of Grandeur Review - Metal-Temple.com". metal-temple.com. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  5. ^ "Century Media Records - Evocation: : New album "Illusions of Grandeur" available NOW!". Century Media. 2012-09-24. Archived from the original on 2014-05-24. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  6. ^ "Evocation - Illusions of Grandeur - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". Encyclopaedia Metallum. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2014-05-23.