What We See When We Shut Our Eyes, With Passion - CD

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Artist - With Passion
Format - CD
Genre - Death Metal and Heavy Metal
Year - 2007
Country - Europe
Grading (record) - Mint
Grading (sleeve) - Mint

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Description

Death Metal / Metal Core Band from Sacramento California formed in 2002

Mint - Sealed

With Passion – What We See When We Shut Our Eyes

Artist: With Passion

Title: What We See When We Shut Our Eyes

Format: CD (Original Pressing)

Original Release Date: April 3, 2007

Label: Earache Records (Catalog: MOSH 314CD)

Genre: Technical Death Metal / Melodic Death Metal / Metalcore

Background & Production What We See When We Shut Our Eyes is the second and final studio album from Sacramento-based outfit With Passion. After their debut on Earache, the band underwent a massive lineup overhaul, leaving guitarist Samuel Henderson as the sole original member. This album was recorded at Castle Ultimate Studios with producer Zack Ohren (renowned for his work with All Shall Perish and Animosity). The result was a significantly more technical, "neoclassical" approach to death metal that pushed the boundaries of the burgeoning "Sumerian-core" and tech-death scenes of the late 2000s.

Musical Composition & Style The album is a relentless display of technical proficiency, blending high-speed shredding with progressive structures.

  • The Sound: A hyper-fast mixture of Gothenburg-style melodic death metal and technical American death metal. It features constant sweeping arpeggios, complex drum patterns, and frequent time-signature shifts.

  • Key Tracks: "Pale Blue Dot" and "Vengeance in Our Veins" showcase the band's new dual-guitar attack and much tighter production compared to their debut.

  • Vocal Style: New vocalist Fidel Castro (yes, his real name) delivered a more versatile performance than previous members, ranging from high-pitched black metal rasps to deep, rhythmic growls.

  • Keyboard Integration: The album uses subtle orchestral and piano flourishes to enhance the "dark classical" atmosphere of the technical riffing.

Original CD & Collector Notes As a late-period Earache technical release, this CD has become a cult favorite for fans of the "Sacramento Sound."

  • Identification: The original 2003 US release was on Earache Records. Look for the MOSH 314CD catalog number on the spine.

  • The Artwork: The cover art is a striking, surrealist piece by Par Olofsson, a legendary artist in the death metal community (also known for his work with Spawn of Possession and Abysmal Dawn). It features a "mind's eye" concept that fits the album title.

  • Matrix Info: Original pressings typically feature the MOSH314CD matrix string and were manufactured in the US or UK depending on the distribution territory.

  • Status: The band broke up shortly after the release of this album, making original physical copies the only way to own the final chapter of their short but influential career.

    • Keywords: With Passion, What We See When We Shut Our Eyes, Original CD, 2007, Earache Records, Technical Death Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Zack Ohren, Par Olofsson, Rare Metal CD.

    • Collection Ideas: Technical Death Metal Grails, Earache Records 300-series, Sacramento Metal Scene, Neoclassical Death Metal.

    • Related Artists: Arsis, All Shall Perish, Animosity, The Black Dahlia Murder, Knights of the Abyss.

     
Click for Grading Scale

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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