State of Deception | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
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[2] | |||
Length | 39:19 | |||
Producer | Tore Østby & Roy Khan | |||
Conception chronology | ||||
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Singles from State of Deception | ||||
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metal Storm | 7/10[6] |
Rock Report | [7] |
Sonic Perspectives | [2] |
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.[8][9][10]
A music video for "No Rewind" was released on 22 May 2021.[11] 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.[12]
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."[2]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "in: Deception" | T.Østby/Roy Khan | 1:46 |
2. | "Of Raven and Pigs" | T.Østby/Roy Khan/Heimdal | 4:45 |
3. | "Waywardly Broken" | T.Østby/Roy Khan | 4:38 |
4. | "No Rewind" | T.Østby/Roy Khan | 3:11 |
5. | "The Mansion" (feat. Elize Ryd) | T.Østby/Roy Khan | 4:35 |
6. | "By the Blues" | T.Østby/Roy Khan | 3:59 |
7. | "Anybody Out There" | T.Østby/Roy Khan | 5:25 |
8. | "She Dragoon" | T.Østby/Roy Khan/Heimdal | 4:56 |
9. | "Feather Moves" (Remastered) | T.Østby/Roy Khan | 6:04 |
Total length: | 39:19 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Roll the Fire 2.0" | 4:41 |
2. | "Silent Crying 2.0" | 4:22 |
3. | "Monument in Time" | 6:43 |
4. | "Your Own Lullaby (For Matilda)" | 3:32 |
5. | "Cry" (Live) | 5:53 |
6. | "Gethsemane" (Live) | 5:08 |
7. | "A Virtual Lovestory" (Live) | 3:49 |
8. | "Reach Out" (Live) | 3:44 |
9. | "A Million Gods" (Live) | 7:47 |
10. | "Flow" (Live) | 5:58 |
11. | "Roll the Fire" (Demo) | 5:36 |
All information from the album booklet.[13]
Band members
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Production
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] | 75 |