State of Deception

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State of Deception
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Studio album by
Conception
Released3 April 2020
RecordedFebruary 2018–November 2019 [1]
StudioMLP Studio, Dokka, Norway
Stable Studios, Oslo, Norway
Eastlake Studio, Eina, Norway
Genre Progressive metal [2]
Length39:19
Producer Tore Østby & Roy Khan
Conception chronology
My Dark Symphony
(2018)		State of Deception
(2020)
Singles from State of Deception
  1. "Waywardly Broken"
    Released: 6 March 2020 [3]
  2. "By the Blues"
    Released: 20 March 2020 [4]
  3. "Anybody Out There"
    Released: 21 June 2020 [5]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal Storm 7/10 [6]
Rock ReportStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [7]
Sonic PerspectivesStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [2]

State of Deception is the fifth studio album by the Norwegian power metal/progressive metal band, Conception. It is the band's first album in two decades with new material, and was released on 3 April 2020. [8] [9] [10]

Contents

A music video for "No Rewind" was released on 22 May 2021. [11] On 6 June 2021, Conception announced that they would be releasing an expanded edition of the album in 2022, featuring live tracks, re-recordings and new songs. [12]

Critical reception

Alan Cox, a reporter from Sonic Perspectives rated the album 8.1 out of 10, and stated: "State of Deception is not a perfect record. For one, it’s too short. And it could benefit from a couple more killer tracks. But both Khan and Østby provide their really unique 'voices' to deliver something that stands out for flares of uniqueness. It’s a record that requires multiple listens in headphones to fully appreciate for both the songwriting and production, and while it leaves the listener with a whetted appetite more than a fully satisfied stomach, there’s certainly enough to make those who missed Khan and Østby smile. And eagerly wonder what might be coming next." [2]

Track listing

State of Deception track listing [13]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."in: Deception"T.Østby/Roy Khan1:46
2."Of Raven and Pigs"T.Østby/Roy Khan/Heimdal4:45
3."Waywardly Broken"T.Østby/Roy Khan4:38
4."No Rewind"T.Østby/Roy Khan3:11
5."The Mansion" (feat. Elize Ryd)T.Østby/Roy Khan4:35
6."By the Blues"T.Østby/Roy Khan3:59
7."Anybody Out There"T.Østby/Roy Khan5:25
8."She Dragoon"T.Østby/Roy Khan/Heimdal4:56
9."Feather Moves" (Remastered)T.Østby/Roy Khan6:04
Total length:39:19
Disc two (Deluxe edition bonus tracks)
No.TitleLength
1."Roll the Fire 2.0"4:41
2."Silent Crying 2.0"4:22
3."Monument in Time"6:43
4."Your Own Lullaby (For Matilda)"3:32
5."Cry" (Live)5:53
6."Gethsemane" (Live)5:08
7."A Virtual Lovestory" (Live)3:49
8."Reach Out" (Live)3:44
9."A Million Gods" (Live)7:47
10."Flow" (Live)5:58
11."Roll the Fire" (Demo)5:36

Notes

Personnel

All information from the album booklet. [13]

Band members

Guests

Production

Charts

Sales chart performance for State of Deception
Chart (2020)Peak
position
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [14] 75

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References

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  4. ↑ "Listen To New CONCEPTION Song 'By The Blues'". Blabbermouth. March 20, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
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  12. ↑ "CONCEPTION To Release Expanded Edition Of State Of Deception Comeback Album In 2022; Live Version Of "Cry" Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . Retrieved 7 June 2021.
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