{"product_id":"scarsick-pain-of-salvation-cd","title":"Scarsick, Pain Of Salvation - CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwedish Progressive Metal\/Rock Band. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePain of Salvation – Scarsick\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 Pain of Salvation\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 Scarsick\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 (Original Pressing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e January 22, 2007\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 Inside Out Music (Catalog: IOMCD 268)\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 Progressive Metal \/ Experimental Rock\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\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eScarsick\u003c\/b\u003e is the sixth studio album by Swedish progressive visionaries Pain of Salvation. Conceived by mastermind \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003eDaniel Gildenlöw\u003c\/b\u003e, the album is a thematic successor to their 2000 masterpiece \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"215\"\u003eThe Perfect Element, Pt. I\u003c\/i\u003e. Recorded at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"255\"\u003eOceanbound Studios\u003c\/b\u003e, this album is famous for being one of the most polarizing releases in the band's history. Gildenlöw took over bass duties following the departure of Kristoffer Gildenlöw, and the album’s sound shifted toward a more raw, contemporary, and often satirical style that critiqued modern society, capitalism, and global politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a wild departure from their symphonic roots, blending aggressive metal with disco, rap, and funk elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre-Bending:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003e\"Spit Forth the World\"\u003c\/b\u003e feature heavy, jagged riffs, while \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003e\"Disco Queen\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a surreal 70s-influenced track that remains a live favorite despite its controversial reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Rap\" Influence:\u003c\/b\u003e Gildenlöw experiments with rhythmic, rap-style vocal deliveries on the title track \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003e\"Scarsick,\"\u003c\/b\u003e highlighting the album's urban, gritty concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProg Epic:\u003c\/b\u003e The closing track \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003e\"Enter Rain\"\u003c\/b\u003e offers a return to the band's emotive, atmospheric progressive metal roots, serving as a dark, melancholic finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLyrical Concept:\u003c\/b\u003e The \"Scarsick\" protagonist (also the \"He\" from \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eThe Perfect Element\u003c\/i\u003e) navigates a world he finds increasingly disgusting and superficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal CD \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e The original 2007 release on \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eInside Out Music\u003c\/b\u003e is the standard version, but there are a few variations to look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandard Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e Housed in a standard jewel case with a booklet featuring distressed, collage-style artwork that matches the album's gritty themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLimited Edition Digipak:\u003c\/b\u003e (Catalog: IOMCD 268 \/ 0504190) This version includes an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eenhanced section\u003c\/b\u003e with a band interview and a wallpaper gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Artwork:\u003c\/b\u003e The cover art is notably minimalist compared to their previous work, featuring a \"worn-out\" aesthetic with a small, centered icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/b\u003e Look for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eInside Out \/ SPV\u003c\/b\u003e logos. Original pressings were often distributed via \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eSPV\u003c\/b\u003e in Europe and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003eCentury Media\u003c\/b\u003e in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Pain of Salvation, Scarsick, Original CD, 2007, Inside Out Music, Daniel Gildenlow, Progressive Metal, Experimental Rock, Swedish Metal, Rare CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Experimental Progressive Metal, Concept Albums, 2000s Prog Rock, Pain of Salvation Discography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Dream Theater, Opeth, Riverside, Devin Townsend, Porcupine Tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pain Of Salvation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51398308299069,"sku":"5621","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/ab67616d0000b273501916ba3ac8a374f3a5e62e.jpg?v=1771380080","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/scarsick-pain-of-salvation-cd","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}