Description

Release Date: 23.February.2026
Style: Melodic Death Metal
 
Construct marks a bold and mature chapter in Dark Tranquillity’s evolution, showcasing a band unafraid to strip things down and focus on atmosphere, emotion, and razor-sharp songwriting. Released in 2013, the album stands apart in the band’s catalog for its introspective tone and refined restraint, trading sheer aggression for tension, groove, and haunting melodic depth.
Every element feels deliberate: tight, mechanical riffs, subtle electronics, and dark, pulsing rhythms create a cold and claustrophobic soundscape, perfectly matched by Mikael Stanne’s expressive and commanding vocal delivery.
 
This CD edition, presented in the classic jewel box format, captures Construct in its purest form – an album that rewards repeated listening and reveals new layers with each spin. Rather than relying on speed or excess, Dark Tranquillity build an oppressive yet immersive atmosphere, where silence, space, and texture are just as powerful as distortion and blast beats.
Tracks like “For Broken Words”, “The Science of Noise”, and “Uniformity” highlight the band’s ability to evolve without losing identity, while the album as a whole feels cohesive, focused, and emotionally resonant. Construct is a statement of confidence and maturity, a dark and thoughtful work that proves Dark Tranquillity’s relevance and creative strength well into their later career.
 
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Tracklisting: 
 
01. For Broken Words
02. The Science of Noise
03. Uniformity
04. The Silence in Between
05. Apathetic
06. What Only You Know
07. Endtime Hearts
08. State Of Trust
09. Weight Of The End
10. None Becoming
 
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