''Path of Totality'' is the second full-length studio album from American

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. It was released on June 7, 2011 through Relapse Records in CD, LP and digital download formats. It is the group's first album to be recorded by

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. According to Mike Hill, the album title is a reference to the channel of darkness, or shadow, that is cast upon the earth in the moment when the moon obscures the sun during a solar eclipse. Concerning the lyrics, Mike Hill commented: "The lyrics are less personal, in that they have nothing to do with my personal experiences or any kind of internal narrative. The new record deals more with reflections on death, endings and the sort of existential cynicism that can easily creep into your consciousness living in a world where there seems be an incredible level of detachment." ''

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'' ranked ''Path of Totality'' number one in their Top 40 Extreme Albums of 2011 list.

Track listing

Personnel

''Path of Totality'' album personnel adapted from the CD liner notes Tombs * Mike Hill – vocals, guitar * Carson Daniel James – bass * Andrew Hernandez II – drums, percussion Additional musicians * Bryant Clifford Meyer – synthesizer, keyboard on "Black Hole of Summer", "Angel of Destruction" & "Black Heaven" * The Champ Morgan – back up vocals on "Vermillion", "Path of Totality" & "Angel of Destruction" Production * Alan Douches – mastering *

– mixing,

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Art * Thomas Hooper and Mike Hill – concept and layout * Thomas Hooper – art and illustration * Jacob Speis – design

References

External links

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2011 NPR interview with Mike Hill
{{Authority control 2011 albums Relapse Records albums Tombs (band) albums