CYNIC “Ascension Codes” /Ltd. 2LP/

Embroidered bordered woven patch.

130x60mm 

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
Cynic has made its long-awaited return with "Ascension Codes", the highly anticipated follow up to 2014’s critically acclaimed "Kindly Bent To Free Us".
"Ascension Codes" is a remarkably far-reaching work, and if nothing else, a clear indication that they have landed in a place of mastery. The album, paradoxically, acts as both swan song and rebirth. It is, throughout its 49 minutes, a vivid and highly cosmic journey into the very core of every impulse this band has ever explored. Its nine main songs are infused with explosions of colour and energy, and throughout these compositions are embedded the “codes”.
"Ascension Codes" is a totality, a dense, must-listen-all-the-way-through experience!
Limited to 1000 copies, 24/48 mastered Hi-Res Audio Double Golden Vinyl in Trifold cover, including big sized 8-page booklet.
Seasons Of Mist, 2021 (SOM 640LPCG). Made in France. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side C
1. Mu-54* 0:31
2. The Winged Ones 5:08
3. A'-Va432 0:27
4. Elements And Their Inhabitants 3:09
Side O
5. Ha-144 0:29
6. Mythical Serpents 6:24
7. Sha48* 0:18
8. 6th Dimensional Archetype 4:06
Running time: 20:32 min.

Side D
1. Dna Activation Template 5:25
2. Shar-216 0:22
3. Architects Of Consciousness 6:20
4. Da'z-A86.4 0:33
5. Aurora 4:33
Side E
6. Du-*61.714285 0:30
7. In A Multiverse Where Atoms Sing 3:48
8. A'jha108 0:27
9. Diamond Light Body 5:42
10. Ec-Ka72 0:45
Running time: 28:25    min.

Total playing time: 48:57 min.



Samples: https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
Cynic has made its long-awaited return with "Ascension Codes", the highly anticipated follow up to 2014’s critically acclaimed "Kindly Bent To Free Us".
"Ascension Codes" is a remarkably far-reaching work, and if nothing else, a clear indication that they have landed in a place of mastery. The album, paradoxically, acts as both swan song and rebirth. It is, throughout its 49 minutes, a vivid and highly cosmic journey into the very core of every impulse this band has ever explored. Its nine main songs are infused with explosions of colour and energy, and throughout these compositions are embedded the “codes”.
"Ascension Codes" is a totality, a dense, must-listen-all-the-way-through experience!
Limited to 800 copies, 24/48 mastered Hi-Res Audio Double Crystal Clear Vinyl in Trifold cover, including big sized 8-page booklet.
Seasons Of Mist, 2021 (SOM 640LPCT). Made in France. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side C
1. Mu-54* 0:31
2. The Winged Ones 5:08
3. A'-Va432 0:27
4. Elements And Their Inhabitants 3:09
Side O
5. Ha-144 0:29
6. Mythical Serpents 6:24
7. Sha48* 0:18
8. 6th Dimensional Archetype 4:06
Running time: 20:32 min.

Side D
1. Dna Activation Template 5:25
2. Shar-216 0:22
3. Architects Of Consciousness 6:20
4. Da'z-A86.4 0:33
5. Aurora 4:33
Side E
6. Du-*61.714285 0:30
7. In A Multiverse Where Atoms Sing 3:48
8. A'jha108 0:27
9. Diamond Light Body 5:42
10. Ec-Ka72 0:45
Running time: 28:25    min.

Total playing time: 48:57 min.



Samples: https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com

The second full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
After 15 years since their 1993 debut, "Focus", Cynic are back with the new album!
When guitarist Paul Masvidal and drummer Sean Reinert founded Cynic in 1987, they had more in mind than just another brutal sound. Extreme Metal riffing was fused with Jazz and Progressive Rock, gaining the Americans recognition far beyond the "scene". Their debut album, “Focus” (1993), soon became a sought after cult classic. Cynic disbanded during the fall of 1994 while working on a new album. When the legendary US band announced their reunion in 2007, all hell broke loose: a myriad of offers for festivals and tours immediately arrived at their desk and their dedicated fans as well as the press sang their praises. 
Now Cynic came back stronger than ever: “Traced In Air” witnesses the band ascending to an even higher spiritual level of musicianship. Mathematical melodies pearl over oscillating soundscapes in glorious moments of pain and joy joining somewhere out in space: a monument of pure fascination!
Seasons Of Mist, 2018 (SOM 182). Made in France. Pressed in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Nunc Fluens 2:56
2. The Space For This 5:46
3. Evolutionary Sleeper 3:35
4. Integral Birth 3:52
5. The Unknown Guest 4:13
6. Adam's Murmur 3:29
7. King Of Those Who Know 6:08
8. Nunc Stans 4:13
Total playing time: 34:12 min.


Samples: ttps://cyniconline.bandcamp.com

A remixed, remastered and partly re-recorded version of the "Traced In Air" album, featuring new bass tracks from Sean Malone. The growled vocals of Kruidenier were also mostly removed from the remixed version.
The second full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
After 15 years since their 1993 debut, "Focus", Cynic are back with the new album!
When guitarist Paul Masvidal and drummer Sean Reinert founded Cynic in 1987, they had more in mind than just another brutal sound. Extreme Metal riffing was fused with Jazz and Progressive Rock, gaining the Americans recognition far beyond the "scene". Their debut album, “Focus” (1993), soon became a sought after cult classic. Cynic disbanded during the fall of 1994 while working on a new album. When the legendary US band announced their reunion in 2007, all hell broke loose: a myriad of offers for festivals and tours immediately arrived at their desk and their dedicated fans as well as the press sang their praises. 
Now Cynic came back stronger than ever: “Traced In Air” witnesses the band ascending to an even higher spiritual level of musicianship. Mathematical melodies pearl over oscillating soundscapes in glorious moments of pain and joy joining somewhere out in space: a monument of pure fascination!
A decade later after its original release, the trio usher forth a renewed edition of this very album. Featuring new tracking by virtuoso bassist Sean Malone, and a vibrant new remix and remaster by Periphery’s Adam “Nolly” Getgood (Animals As Leaders, Devin Townsend, Haken), "Traced In Air Remixed" underscores just how vital and important this album truly is!!
Seasons Of Mist, 2008/2019 (SOM 521D). Made in France. Pressed in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Nunc Fluens 2:57
2. The Space For This 5:47
3. Evolutionary Sleeper 3:36
4. Integral Birth 3:53
5. The Unknown Guest 4:14
6. Adam's Murmur 3:29
7. King Of Those Who Know 6:09
8. Nunc Stans 4:13
Total playing time: 34:18 min.


Samples: https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
The final Cynic album with Sean Reinert, who left the band in September 2015 and died on January 24, 2020, as well as the final Cynic album with Sean Malone, who died on December 9, 2020.
Over four years in the making, "Kindly Bent To Free Us" is a new apex in the evolution of Progressive Rock visionaries. The album's eight tracks are rich, vibrant, and evocative, and the mark of a band that are masters of their craft. "Kindly Bent To Free Us" is at the same time a natural continuation of best-selling album "Traced in Air" (2008) as well as a collection of new ideas incorporating new elements distilled from their musical experiments conducted on the two EPs, "Re-Traced" (2010) and "Carbon-Based Anatomy" (2011). As "True Hallucination Speak", "The Lion's Roar", and the title track personify, Cynic 2014 is transcendent. Without a doubt, "Kindly Bent To Free Us" is Cynic's tour de force and yet another crescendo in the band's illustrious, ground-breaking career.
The alchemy of frontman Paul Masvidal and rhythm-maniacs Sean Reinert and Sean Malone should equally appeal to Cynic enthusiasts as well as connoisseurs of Porcupine Tree, Opeth, The Pineapple Thief, Katatonia, and Ulver. Now these leaders of their genre offer you "Kindly Bent To Free Us". Listen well!
Limited to the first pressing, Bronze foil stamped digipak, including 16-page booklet.
Seasons Of Mist, 2014 (SOM 300D). Made in France. Pressed in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. True Hallucination Speak 6:04
2. The Lion´s Roar 4:35
3. Kindly Bent To Free Us 6:27
4. Infinite Shapes 4:58
5. Moon Heart Sun Head 5:22
6. Gitanjali 3:58
7. Holy Fallout 6:36
8. Endlessly Bountiful 3:58
Total playing time: 41:58 min.


Samples: https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
The final Cynic album with Sean Reinert, who left the band in September 2015 and died on January 24, 2020, as well as the final Cynic album with Sean Malone, who died on December 9, 2020.
Over four years in the making, "Kindly Bent To Free Us" is a new apex in the evolution of Progressive Rock visionaries. The album's eight tracks are rich, vibrant, and evocative, and the mark of a band that are masters of their craft. "Kindly Bent To Free Us" is at the same time a natural continuation of best-selling album "Traced in Air" (2008) as well as a collection of new ideas incorporating new elements distilled from their musical experiments conducted on the two EPs, "Re-Traced" (2010) and "Carbon-Based Anatomy" (2011). As "True Hallucination Speak", "The Lion's Roar", and the title track personify, Cynic 2014 is transcendent. Without a doubt, "Kindly Bent To Free Us" is Cynic's tour de force and yet another crescendo in the band's illustrious, ground-breaking career.
The alchemy of frontman Paul Masvidal and rhythm-maniacs Sean Reinert and Sean Malone should equally appeal to Cynic enthusiasts as well as connoisseurs of Porcupine Tree, Opeth, The Pineapple Thief, Katatonia, and Ulver. Now these leaders of their genre offer you "Kindly Bent To Free Us". Listen well!
Limited to the first pressing, Gold foil stamped digipak, including 16-page booklet.
Seasons Of Mist, 2014 (SOM 300D). Made in France. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. True Hallucination Speak 6:04
2. The Lion´s Roar 4:35
3. Kindly Bent To Free Us 6:27
4. Infinite Shapes 4:58
5. Moon Heart Sun Head 5:22
6. Gitanjali 3:58
7. Holy Fallout 6:36
8. Endlessly Bountiful 3:58
Total playing time: 41:58 min.



Samples: https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Progressive/Jazz Rock/Metal band.
Cynic has made its long-awaited return with "Ascension Codes", the highly anticipated follow up to 2014’s critically acclaimed "Kindly Bent To Free Us".
"Ascension Codes" is a remarkably far-reaching work, and if nothing else, a clear indication that they have landed in a place of mastery. The album, paradoxically, acts as both swan song and rebirth. It is, throughout its 49 minutes, a vivid and highly cosmic journey into the very core of every impulse this band has ever explored. Its nine main songs are infused with explosions of colour and energy, and throughout these compositions are embedded the “codes”.
“Ascension Codes” is a totality, a dense, must-listen-all-the-way-through experience!
Released in embossed cover, including 16-page booklet.
Seasons Of Mist, 2021 (SOM 640D). Made in France. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Mu-54* 0:31
2. The Winged Ones 5:08
3. A'-Va432 0:27
4. Elements And Their Inhabitants 3:09
5. Ha-144 0:29
6. Mythical Serpents 6:24
7. Sha48* 0:18
8. 6th Dimensional Archetype 4:06
9. Dna Activation Template 5:25
10. Shar-216 0:22
11. Architects Of Consciousness 6:20
12. Da'z-A86.4 0:33
13. Aurora 4:33
14. Du-*61.714285 0:30
15. In A Multiverse Where Atoms Sing 3:48
16. A'jha108 0:27
17. Diamond Light Body 5:42
18. Ec-Ka72 0:45
Total playing time: 48:57 min.



Samples: https://cyniconline.bandcamp.com