Insomnium - Anno 1696

Insomnium - Anno 1696Double 180gm vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket. Includes booklet. 2023 release. Few bands bring together sounds of darkness, melody, and musicality like Finland's Insomnium. With 'Anno 1696', the ninth installment in their sonic explorations that include masterworks like 'Shadows of the Dying Sun' (2014) or 'Winter's Gate' (2016), Insomnium continues to weave together bitter branches of sound that set the standard for nightmares to come. From the

and self-discovery through the lens of the album's titular character

The album spawned two additional hit singles: 'Can't Stand Losing You' and 'So Lonely'

many existing bands began to emulate the group's sound

furthering their reputation as pioneers of the synthwave scene and continuing the '80s retro revival theme popularized by films and series such as Drive

the album slowly gained cult status thanks to collectors and crate diggers who knew a diamond in the rough when they heard one

pressed on vinyl for an immersive listening experience

that celebrate the legendary songbooks of Gamble and Huff

Digitally remastered by Bill Inglot and Dan Hersch (DigiPrep)

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Each of their early albums subsequently embraced and perfected this music

Ring is expanding on their creative process