This long-awaited ninth album from the iconic Swedish prog metal band is the follow-up to 2011's
Road Salt Two. Inspired by frontman Daniel Gildenlöw's brush with death (he contracted necrotizing fasciitis and was hospitalized for four months), the lyrics are dark in tone but tinged with resignation and acceptance, while the music has a rough, raw edge. Produced by Daniel Bergstrand (In Flames, Meshuggah, Strapping Young Lad), the album includes the stirring single "Meaningless." ~ John D. Buchanan