Conclusion of an Age
Conclusion of an Age is the debut album from Sylosis, a British metal band from Reading, Berkshire. The album was released on 24 October 2008 and was produced and recorded by Scott Atkins at Grindstone Studios. It was also the last release by the band to feature Jamie Graham on vocals.
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| Released | 24 October 2008 | |||
| Recorded | Summer 2008 at Grindstone Studios, Reading, England | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal, melodic death metal, progressive metal | |||
| Length | 59:11 64:23 (incl. iTunes bonus track) | |||
| Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
| Producer | Scott Atkins | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    |
| Blabbermouth.net | 8/10[2] |
| Kerrang! | |
| Play.com | |
| Rock Sound | |
| Sputnikmusic | 5/5[3] |
Although it is not strictly a concept album, there is a theme running throughout the album that relates to the collapse of human civilization and the return of the Earth to its natural state. The band stated in a press release that the album's lyrical theme deals with "the direction in which the planet is heading and the consequences humanity will face. The album covers many areas, but the main concept is the idea of mankind destroying itself through war, self-indulgence, religion etc. and how the earth is being ravaged by humanity to the point of being destroyed... but how the Earth's might will eventually prevail!"[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Desolate Seas" (Instrumental) | 1:06 |
| 2. | "After Lifeless Years" | 4:57 |
| 3. | "The Blackest Skyline" | 4:56 |
| 4. | "Transcendence" | 4:28 |
| 5. | "Reflections Through Fire" | 4:30 |
| 6. | "Conclusion of an Age" | 5:40 |
| 7. | "Swallow the World" | 5:56 |
| 8. | "Teras" | 5:20 |
| 9. | "Withered" | 4:39 |
| 10. | "Last Remaining Light" | 7:39 |
| 11. | "Stained Humanity" | 4:30 |
| 12. | "Oath of Silence" | 5:30 |
| 13. | "The Fate of Vultures" (iTunes bonus track) | 5:12 |
Personnel
- Jamie Graham - lead vocals
- Josh Middleton - lead/rhythm guitar, piano
- Carl Parnell - bass
- Rob Callard - drums, percussion
- Alex Bailey - rhythm guitar (additional)
Guest Musician:
- Adam Frakes-Sime - backing vocal (track 5)
- Chris O'Toole - guitar solo (track 10)
References
- Henderson, Alex. "Conclusion of an Age - Sylosis". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- Alisoglu, Scott. "CD Reviews - Conclusion of an Age Sylosis". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- Gudge, Jacob (2 June 2010). "Sylosis - Conclusion of an Age (album review 2)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- "SYLOSIS: 'Conclusion Of An Age' Trailer Available". Blabbermouth. 1 September 2008.