Re-issued on January 27th 2023 are the official Soen-endorsed releases, bringing their entire catalogue to one label for the first time. Available now at this location
Soen, the dynamic, mercurial, and titanic Swedish progressive metal supergroup, have decided to re-release their first two albums, Cognitive and Tellurian, on Silver Lining Music, reviving these benchmark steps in the band’s progression.
Reinterpreted as a live orchestral composition, the melodically haunting, Savia from the debut Cognitive, also appears in Soen’s most recent release ATLANTIS, the special concert film featuring the group’s most popular compositions. Watch/Listen to the recently released Savia at this location
Cognitive will enjoy a first-ever vinyl release, which will include the bonus track “Written” as well as full lyrics. Tellurian, currently out of print, will also be reissued on vinyl.
Cognitive saw drummer Martin Lopez (Opeth, Amon Amarth), vocalist Joel Ekelöf (Willowtree), bassist Steve DiGiorgio (Sadus, Testament), and guitarist Kim Platbarzdis create what Lopez described as “melodic, heavy and intricate” songs which illustrated the scope, range and power potential Soen held. They would further develop those sensibilities and expand upon those dimensions with Tellurian, Stefan Stenberg coming in on bass, and the deeper, richer melodies alongside personal performances which pushed the limits of excellence, have seen the initially-limited release album establish itself as a core album for Soen and their fans. Both albums were produced by the Grammy Award-winning Dave Bottrill, who has worked with Peter Gabriel, Tool, Smashing Pumpkins, and Muse.
Always provocative, engaging and ultimately a deeply entertaining experience, having these two rich and vital pieces of Soen’s story released under Silver Lining Music represents a moment of principal importance to the band, with every recorded chapter of their career thus far finally in one officially endorsed home, and future chapters to come on Silver Lining Music.
COGNITIVE and TELLURIAN are available as Gatefold 12" double vinyl releases, with printed inner sleeve and extended liner by Martin & Joel. Available now at this location
COGNITIVE Track List
| DISC 1 - SIDE A: |
| 1. Fraktal |
| 2. Fraccions |
| 3. Delenda |
| DISC 1 - SIDE B: |
| 1. Last Light |
| 2. Oscillation |
| DISC 2 - SIDE A: |
| 1. Canvas |
| 2. Ideate |
| 3. Purpose |
| DISC 2 - SIDE B: |
| 1. Slithering |
| 2. Savia |
| 3. Writhen |
TELLURIAN Track List
| DISC 1 - SIDE A: |
| 1. Komenco |
| 2. Tabula Rasa |
| 3. Kuraman |
| DISC 1 - SIDE B: |
| 1. The Words |
| 2. Pluton |
| DISC 2 - SIDE A: |
| 1. Koniskas |
| 2. Ennui |
| 3. Purpose |
| DISC 2 - SIDE B: |
| 1. Void |
| 2. The Other's Fall |
SOEN:
- Martin Lopez, Drums and percussion
- Joel Ekelöf, Lead vocals
- Lars Enok Åhlund, Guitars and Piano
- Cody Lee Ford, Lead Guitar
- Oleksii ”Zlatoyar” Kobel, Bass
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