{"product_id":"cognitive-dissonance-anomalous","title":"Cognitive Dissonance, Anomalous - CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican Technical Death Metal Band formed in San Francisco in 2001\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAnomalous – Cognitive Dissonance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Anomalous (USA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognitive Dissonance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e CD (Independent \/ First Press)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/b\u003e 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Independent \/ Brutal Bands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Technical Death Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Deep Dive\" Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Hype\" Value:\u003c\/b\u003e This album is a legendary \"one-and-done\" masterpiece in the technical death metal community. Because the band essentially vanished after this release, the physical CD has become a high-value collector's item. It is frequently cited alongside bands like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"271\"\u003eNecrophagist\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"287\"\u003eSpawn of Possession\u003c\/b\u003e for its sheer technical complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Self-Released\" vs. Brutal Bands:\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eThe 2011 First Press:\u003c\/b\u003e This was originally self-released by the band. If your copy has no label logo on the back and feels like a high-quality independent run, it is the most valuable version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Brutal Bands Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e Shortly after, it was picked up by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003eBrutal Bands\u003c\/b\u003e (Catalog: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003eBB 054\u003c\/b\u003e). This is the version most common in international distribution, but it is still highly sought after as Brutal Bands is now largely inactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Zack Ohren\" Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e The album was tracked and mixed by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eZack Ohren\u003c\/b\u003e at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eCastle Ultimate Studios\u003c\/b\u003e (known for \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003eAll Shall Perish\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003eDecrepit Birth\u003c\/i\u003e). The physical CD is the only way to hear his production without the heavy compression found on YouTube or streaming services. The \"punch\" of the drums on the CD is a major selling point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Artwork Legend:\u003c\/b\u003e The cover art was done by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003ePar Olofsson\u003c\/b\u003e, the most famous artist in modern death metal. Because the artwork is so intricate, collectors look for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"167\"\u003eoriginal 8-page or 12-page booklet\u003c\/b\u003e to see the detail that is lost on a small screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMatrix \/ Runout Info:\u003c\/b\u003e * Check the inner ring for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eCA \/ \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dgrinc.com\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.dgrinc.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e - 4403 - 18274\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDGR (Digital Graphic Record)\u003c\/b\u003e was a common manufacturer for high-end US independent metal releases in the early 2010s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Rarity:\u003c\/b\u003e Features an appearance by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eMarco Pitruzzella\u003c\/b\u003e (Lord Marco) on drums for some tracks\/sessions. His involvement is a \"buy trigger\" for drum enthusiasts who collect every physical release he has performed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Anomalous, Cognitive Dissonance, 2011, Technical Death Metal, Brutal Bands, Zack Ohren, Par Olofsson, Rare Death Metal CD, Necrophagist Style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTags:\u003c\/b\u003e Technical Death Metal Rarities, Out of Print Metal, 2010s Death Metal, High Tech Metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anomalous","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51398195675453,"sku":"5612","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/a2001006161_16.jpg?v=1771542382","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/cognitive-dissonance-anomalous","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}