State of Deception

State of Deception is the fifth full-length album by the Norwegian power metal/progressive metal band, Conception. It is the band's first album in two decades with new material, and was released on 3 April 2020.[9][10][11]

State of Deception
Studio album by
Conception
Released3 April 2020
RecordedFebruary 2018–November 2019[1]
StudioMLP Studio, Dokka, Norway
Stable Studios, Oslo, Norway
Eastlake Studio, Eina, Norway
GenreProgressive metal[2]
Length39:19
ProducerTore Østby & Roy Khan
Conception chronology
My Dark Symphony
(2018)		 State of Deception
(2020)
Singles from State of Deception
  1. "Waywardly Broken"
    Released: 6 March 2020[3]
  2. "By the Blues"
    Released: 20 March 2020[4]
  3. "Anybody Out There"
    Released: 21 June 2020[5]
  4. "Monument in Time"
    Released: 5 February 2022[6]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal Storm7/10[7]
Rock Report[8]
Sonic Perspectives[2]

A music video for "No Rewind" was released on 22 May 2021.[12] On 6 June 2021, Conception announced that they would be releasing an expanded edition of the album in 2022, featuring live tracks, re-recordings and new songs.[13] The deluxe version of the album features the single, "Monument in Time" which was released on 5 February 2022.[6]

Critical reception

Alan Cox, a reporter from Sonic Perspectives rated the album 8.1 out of 10, and stated: "State of Deception is not a perfect record. For one, it’s too short. And it could benefit from a couple more killer tracks. But both Khan and Østby provide their really unique 'voices' to deliver something that stands out for flares of uniqueness. It’s a record that requires multiple listens in headphones to fully appreciate for both the songwriting and production, and while it leaves the listener with a whetted appetite more than a fully satisfied stomach, there’s certainly enough to make those who missed Khan and Østby smile. And eagerly wonder what might be coming next."[2]

Track listing
State of Deception track listing[14]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."in: Deception"T.Østby/Roy Khan1:46
2."Of Raven and Pigs"T.Østby/Roy Khan/Heimdal4:45
3."Waywardly Broken"T.Østby/Roy Khan4:38
4."No Rewind"T.Østby/Roy Khan3:11
5."The Mansion" (feat. Elize Ryd)T.Østby/Roy Khan4:35
6."By the Blues"T.Østby/Roy Khan3:59
7."Anybody Out There"T.Østby/Roy Khan5:25
8."She Dragoon"T.Østby/Roy Khan/Heimdal4:56
9."Feather Moves" (Remastered)T.Østby/Roy Khan6:04
Total length:39:19

Notes
  • The Japanese release of the album features two discs, with the second disc including the band's EP, My Dark Symphony.

Personnel

All information from the album booklet.[14]

Band members

  • Roy Khan – vocals
  • Tore Østby – guitars, keyboards, bass on "Feather Moves"
  • Ingar Amlien – bass on tracks 1–8
  • Arve Heimdal – drums

Guests

  • Elize Ryd – guest vocals on "The Mansion"
  • Miro – keyboards on "in: Deception", "No Rewind", "The Mansion" and "Anybody Out There"
  • Lars Andre Kvistum – keyboards, piano on "Waywardly Broken" and "The Mansion"
  • Lars Christian Narum – organ, mellotron on "Of Raven and Pigs", "By the Blues", "Anybody Out There" and "She Dragoon"
  • Aurora Amalie Heimdal – guest vocals on "She Dragoon", backing vocals on tracks 3, 6 and 7

Production

  • Seth Siro Anton – artwork
  • Gustavo Sazes – layout, design
  • Nils Harald Mæhlum – engineering
  • Tore Østby – engineering
  • John Anders Narum – engineering
  • Leif Johansen – engineering
  • Stefan Glaumann – mixing
  • Svante Forsbäck – mastering
  • Lars Lanhead – photography

Charts
Sales chart performance for State of Deception
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] 75

References
  1. "Interview: Conception's Roy Khan (ex-Kamelot) and Tore Østby on their return with 'State of Deception'". Metal Insider. May 14, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  2. Cox, Alan (April 18, 2020). "Conception – State of Deception (Album Review)". Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  3. "CONCEPTION Feat. Ex Kamelot Singer ROY KHAN: 'Waywardly Broken' Lyric Video". Blabbermouth. March 6, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  4. "Listen To New CONCEPTION Song 'By The Blues'". Blabbermouth. March 20, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  5. "CONCEPTION Feat. Ex-KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN: 'Anybody Out There' Music Video". Blabbermouth. June 21, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  6. "CONCEPTION Release New "Monument In Time" Single". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  7. "Conception - State Of Deception review". Metal Storm. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  8. "Conception – State Of Deception". Rock Report.
  9. "CONCEPTION To Release 'State Of Deception' Album in April". Blabbermouth. February 20, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  10. "CONCEPTION To Release First Studio Album In Over 20 Years; State of Deception Details Revealed". BraveWords. February 20, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  11. "CONCEPTION Announces First Album in Two Decades, "State of Deception" to Arrive in April". Sonic Perspectives. February 20, 2020. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  12. "CONCEPTION Featuring Former KAMELOT Vocalist ROY KHAN Release Official Video For "No Rewind"". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 22 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  13. "CONCEPTION To Release Expanded Edition Of State Of Deception Comeback Album In 2022; Live Version Of "Cry" Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  14. (2020). "State of Deception liner notes". In State of Deception [CD booklet]. Conception Sound Factory.
  15. "Swisscharts.com – Conception – State of Deception". Hung Medien. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
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