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''Node'' is the third studio album by Australian heavy metal band Northlane. It was released on 24 July 2015 through
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and Rise. It was produced by Will Putney and recorded at Graphic Nature Audio in
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. This is the first album to feature vocalist Marcus Bridge after the departure of Adrian Fitipaldes in 2014. It also marks the group's first slight departure from their heavier
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roots and towards a more
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sound. In 2016, a deluxe edition of ''Node'' was released, which contains instrumental versions of all songs, two new songs, a version of the song "Aspire" featuring Marcus' vocals, and the single version of the song "Rot".


Release and promotion

The band released two promotional singles, "Ra" and "Leech" respectively. "Ra" was handed out to fans as a free-download gift for supporting the band. "Leech" was released as a promotional single after the band began an interactive puzzle with clips of the song, combining all of the pieces together will create the song in its full length. A previous November 2014 single, "Rot", was re-recorded for the release of ''Node''.


Critical reception

The album received mostly positive reviews, but also mixed reviews from several critics. ''Distorted Sound'' scored the album 8 out of 10 and stated: "''Node'' is a phenomenal display of Northlane's ability to restructure and rediscover, a solid album that is recommended for both prog and metalcore fans alike. Bridge has clearly melted into the boiling pot of talent that are Northlane, stepped up to the plate and proven that he has what it takes to join such a well established band." ''
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'' gave it 7 out of 10 and said: "It's a bold new direction for a group with youth on their side that, while potentially divisive, points towards a bright future." Alex Sievers from ''KillYourStereo'' gave the album 60 out of 100 and said: "For a lot of punters, ''Node'' is easily one of the most anticipated heavy releases of the year ..yet I feel that ''Node'' has been a victim of that very same hype. While it hasn't quite crashed and burned, like say, ''Watch Dogs'' or like the new ''Star Wars'' movie will ..it's definitely taken a fair few hits from such expectations. This album really is an awkward transitional stage for what Northlane could become musically and stylistically, and who knows, that may very well be amazing come the next record. But at this current stage in their musical metamorphosis, there’s an inconsistent level of quality and a lacking in real sonic impact. Which is a just goddamn shame." Dom Lawson of ''
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'' gave the album 3.5 out 5, saying: "''Node'' is a strong step in the right direction and a testament to this band's fighting spirit." ''Wall of Sound'' rated the album 8.5 out of 10 and said: "All in all, the album is a great representation of how far this band from Sydney has come in the short amount of time they've been together and its a true indication of why the international fans are loving them too."


Track listing


Personnel

Credits for ''Node'' adapted from
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. Northlane * Marcus Bridge –
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* Jon Deiley –
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, composition * Joshua Smith –
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, composition * Alex Milovic –
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* Nic Pettersen –
drums The drum is a member of the percussion instrument, percussion group of musical instruments. In the Hornbostel–Sachs classification system, it is a membranophones, membranophone. Drums consist of at least one Acoustic membrane, membrane, c ...
,
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Additional personnel * Will Putneyproduction,
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, mixing, mastering * Randy Leboeuf – engineering * Steve Seid – additional audio engineering * Tom Smith Jr. – editing * Luke Logemann – A&R, management * Adam Sylvester, Marco Walzel and Tom Johannessen – booking * Patrick Galvin – artwork, design


Charts


References

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