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Aphelion is the seventh studio album by the Norwegian progressive metal band Leprous, released in 2021. Recorded at Ghostward Studios and various other locations, the album incorporates extensive orchestral string arrangements to complement its layered synthesizers and intricate rhythms. The record continues the band's shift away from extreme metal roots toward cinematic, emotionally expansive progressive rock.
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When was Leprous's Aphelion released?
Aphelion was released in 2021 as Leprous's seventh studio album. The Norwegian band recorded it at Ghostward Studios and other locations during a period when orchestral and studio layering were central to the sound.
What does the title Aphelion mean?
Aphelion is the point in an orbit when an object is farthest from the Sun. The astronomical term fits the album's themes of distance, isolation, and emotional separation.
How do orchestral instruments affect Aphelion's sound?
The album uses extensive string arrangements alongside layered synthesizers, progressive-metal guitars, and Einar Solberg's distinctive vocals. These arrangements make several songs feel more cinematic and emotionally expansive than a conventional metal production.
How is Aphelion different from Leprous's earlier album Pitfalls?
Aphelion continues the introspective and melodic direction heard on Pitfalls but uses broader orchestration and more varied arrangements. It remains rooted in progressive metal while giving the piano, strings, and electronic textures more space.
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