Songs of Loss and Separation

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Songs of Loss and Separation
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Studio album by
Times of Grace
ReleasedJuly 16, 2021 (2021-07-16)
Recorded2017–2020
StudioWicked Good Studios, Massachusetts
Genre
Length48:50
Label Wicked Good
Producer Adam Dutkiewicz
Times of Grace chronology
The Hymn of a Broken Man
(2011)		Songs of Loss and Separation
(2021)
Singles from Songs of Loss and Separation
  1. "Strength in Numbers"
    Released: May 20, 2021
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth.net 7/10 [3]
Kerrang! 4/5 [4]
Metal Hammer Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [5]
Sonic Perspectives8.5/10 [6]
Sputnikmusic 2.9/5 [7]
Wall of Sound7/10 [8]

Songs of Loss and Separation is the second album by American rock band Times of Grace, released on July 16, 2021, through Wicked Good Records. It is their first album with drummer Dan Gluszak.

Contents

Background and release

In 2016, the band reformed after a four-year hiatus and stated they have material written for five new Times of Grace songs. [9]

In December 2017, the band entered the studio recording its follow-up to The Hymn of a Broken Man with former live drummer Dan Gluszak as their new official member of the band. [10]

On June 24, 2020, Leach confirmed that the band's second album was completed, [11] as a result of the tour for the album Atonement by the main band of members Adam Dutkiewicz and Jesse Leach, Killswitch Engage, being postponed due to COVID. [12]

In May 2021, the band announced Songs of Loss and Separation would be released on July 16, 2021. [13] They also released their first single from the album, "The Burden of Belief". [14]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Jesse Leach and Adam Dutkiewicz; all music is composed by Jesse Leach

Songs of Loss and Separation track listing
No.TitleLength
1."The Burden of Belief"5:36
2."Mend You"4:21
3."Rescue"3:42
4."Far From Heavenless"6:00
5."Bleed Me"4:13
6."Medusa"6:02
7."Currents"3:49
8."To Carry the Weight"4:03
9."Cold"4:33
10."Forever"6:31
Total length:48:50

Personnel

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