description Riverside - ID.Entity Overview
ID.Entity is the eighth studio album by the Polish progressive rock band Riverside, released in 2023. It is the band's second album recorded as a trio following the death of guitarist Piotr Grudziński in 2016, though touring guitarist Maciej Meller contributed to the writing process. The record combines heavy, riff-driven metal with synth-heavy textures, exploring lyrical themes related to digital identity and modern polarization.
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Why is Riverside's ID.Entity notable in the band's lineup history?
Released in 2023, ID.Entity is Riverside's second album recorded as a trio after guitarist Piotr Grudziński died in 2016. Touring guitarist Maciej Meller contributed to the writing, although he was not presented as a full core member on the album.
What themes does ID.Entity explore?
The album deals with identity, social division, political tension, and the pressure of modern information systems. Its title points toward questions about how people define themselves inside polarized societies.
Who are the main members heard on ID.Entity?
The core recording lineup is Mariusz Duda, Michał Łapaj, and Piotr Kozieradzki. Maciej Meller contributed writing and became important to the band's live guitar presentation after Grudziński's death.
How does ID.Entity sound compared with Riverside's heavier albums?
It combines progressive rock with heavier guitar passages, electronic color, and melodic sections. The album also brings a more direct and contemporary tone to the band's long-form arrangements.
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