Format Details: Jewel Case CD (Limited to 500 copies)
Release Date: 13 March 2026
Label: The Circle Music
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0617669421574
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Death Metal
Description
Construct marks a bold and mature chapter in Dark Tranquillity's evolution, showcasing a band unafraid to strip things down and focus on atmosphere, emotion, and razor-sharp songwriting. Released in 2013, the album stands apart in the band's catalog for its introspective tone and refined restraint, trading sheer aggression for tension, groove, and haunting melodic depth.
Every element feels deliberate: tight, mechanical riffs, subtle electronics, and dark, pulsing rhythms create a cold and claustrophobic soundscape, perfectly matched by Mikael Stanne's expressive and commanding vocal delivery.
This CD edition, presented in the classic jewel box format, captures Construct in its purest form - an album that rewards repeated listening and reveals new layers with each spin. Rather than relying on speed or excess, Dark Tranquillity build an oppressive yet immersive atmosphere, where silence, space, and texture are just as powerful as distortion and blast beats.
Tracks like "For Broken Words", "The Science of Noise", and "Uniformity" highlight the band's ability to evolve without losing identity, while the album as a whole feels cohesive, focused, and emotionally resonant. Construct is a statement of confidence and maturity, a dark and thoughtful work that proves Dark Tranquillity's relevance and creative strength well into their later career.
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Tracklisting
Scheitan
Orphaned Land
Schatten Muse
ATARAXIA
PARADISE LOST
Nurse With Wound
Dark Tranquillity
THE MAGUS
Dark Tranquillity
Dark Tranquillity
Dark Tranquillity
