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Hypnagogia is an album by Evoken, released in 2018. Hypnagogia includes a.o. the following tracks: ā??The Fear Afterā?, ā??Valorous Consternationā?, ā??Schadenfreudeā?, ā??Too Feign Ebullienceā? and more. The album is a doom metal CD. -
2018 release. Known as one of the founding fathers of the American death/funeral doom metal scene, New Jersey's Evoken have been a long-standing pillar over the band's 25 year pillage. Hypnagogia is the band's sixth LP, their first in six years since their landmark Atra Mors album, and is a towering monolith that develops and redefines the band's sound that will only strengthen their position within the death/doom metal hierarchy where Evoken has always reigned. Hypnagogia is an expression of doom metal artistry where the listener will bear witness how Evoken can create a new and even more daring expression with a monument that will be recognized as a landmark. This tends to happen regardless with every Evoken release, but Hypnagogia sees the band expand their musical dynamics even more through the meticulous care and discrimination of the band's song writing process, Hypnagogia being a listening experience through a multitude of varying yet flourishing emotions. Pushing both their penchant for grandiose melodicism and their trademark aura of pulverizing supreme unparalleled heaviness even more, it is the base of this repercussion that makes Hypnagogia one of the most intense, compelling, and soul crushing Evoken listening experiences yet; one of euphoria, desperation, and hopelessness. Hypnagogia also sees Evoken delve into their first concept album.
4 panel digipak with booklet.
"Hypnagogia" is a CD by the American funeral doom band Evoken, released through the respected underground label Profound Lore Records. Across its expansive tracks, the album explores the liminal space between waking and sleep, translating the concept of hypnagogia into a deeply atmospheric, slow-moving sonic journey. Massive, downtuned guitars, glacial tempos, and cavernous growls are interwoven with haunting melodies and eerie ambient passages, creating a dense, introspective soundscape that feels both oppressive and hypnotic. The compositions unfold patiently, with careful dynamics, subtle orchestral textures, and recurring motifs that reward attentive listening and invite repeated immersion. Lyrically and emotionally, "Hypnagogia" delves into themes of memory, loss, and the blurred boundaries of consciousness, making it a cohesive and conceptually rich work within the doom metal canon.
Evoken are widely regarded as one of the seminal US funeral doom bands, known for their towering, atmospheric style and for helping to define and refine the genre since the 1990s. Over the years they have earned a cult following and steady critical acclaim in the extreme metal underground, consistently praised for their uncompromising vision, sophisticated songwriting, and deeply immersive albums. Their discography has been influential for newer generations of doom and atmospheric metal bands, and live performances are lauded for translating their monumental studio sound to the stage with intensity and precision.
Profound Lore Records is an independent label recognized for its carefully curated roster and strong focus on boundary-pushing metal and dark experimental music. With a reputation for high-quality releases, distinctive artwork, and artist-driven development, the label has become a mark of credibility among listeners seeking innovative and emotionally resonant heavy music. By partnering with Evoken for "Hypnagogia," Profound Lore once again demonstrates its commitment to releasing ambitious, genre-defining works that stand apart from the mainstream.
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Technical specifications
Language
Packaging data
Package type
Jewel case
Features
Target audience
Adult
Song titles
Disc 1:
1 The Fear After
2 Valorous Consternation
3 Schadenfreude
4 Too Feign Ebullience
5 Hypnagogia
6 Ceremony Of Bleeding
7 Hypnopompic
8 The Weald Of Perished Men
Metal
55.944
- Black Metal 3.564- Death Metal/Gothic 2.889- Doom Metal 1.002- Gothic 158- Gothic Metal 289- Grind Core 166- Hard Rock 8.921- Hardcore 2.420- Heavy Metal 31.977- New Metal 254- Power Metal 624- Rock Crossover 106- Thrash Metal 2.328Songwriter 3.442
