Illusions of Grandeur

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Illusions of Grandeur
Illusions of Grandeur album cover.jpg
Studio album by
Evocation
ReleasedSeptember 24, 2012 (Europe)
November 13, 2012 (North America) [1]
RecordedRecorded at Evocation Studios & recorded and mixed at IF Studios. Mastered at Bohus Sound Studios.
Genre Melodic Death Metal [1]
Label Century Media
Producer Roberto Laghi
Evocation chronology
Apocalyptic
(2010)		Illusions of Grandeur
(2012)		The Shadow Archetype
(2017)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Illusions of Grandeur is the fourth studio album by Swedish death metal band Evocation. It was released on 24 September 2012 through Century Media Records. It was released on CD and vinyl. [5]

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Illusions of Grandeur"04:08
2."Well of Despair"04:26
3."Divide and Conquer"05:20
4."Perception of Reality"04:26
5."Metus Odium"04:24
6."I'll Be Your Suicide"02:57
7."Crimson Skies"04:07
8."Into Submission"03:35
9."The Seven Faces of God"04:53
10."Final Disclosure"03:52
Total length:42:08
Limited Edition Bonus Tracks
No.TitleLength
11."Shades of Shame"03:57
12."Dark Day Dawn"02:48
13."Dead Without a Trace"04:28
Total length:53:21

Personnel

Evocation
Guest musicians
Miscellaneous staff

[6]

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References

  1. 1 2 Druhm, Steel. “Evocation - Illusions of Grandeur Review.” Angry Metal Guy, 21 Sept. 2012, www.angrymetalguy.com/evocation-illusions-of-grandeur-review/.
  2. ↑ Banchs, Edward. "Evocation - Illusions Of Grandeur Review". About.com. Archived from the original on 2014-05-23. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  3. ↑ Barkasi, Dan. "Blistering.com Review: Evocation - Illusions of Grandeur". Blistering.com. Archived from the original on 2014-05-23. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  4. ↑ Khawand, Dory (2012-12-13). "Evocation - Illusions Of Grandeur Review - Metal-Temple.com". metal-temple.com. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  5. ↑ "Century Media Records - Evocation: : New album "Illusions of Grandeur" available NOW!". Century Media. 2012-09-24. Archived from the original on 2014-05-24. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  6. ↑ "Evocation - Illusions of Grandeur - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". Encyclopaedia Metallum. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
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