Dark Tranquillity’s first LP was released in 1993. That
makes it a 20 years difference between then and the release of their newest
album, Construct. This is a notable not just because that’s a long ass time to
be in a band (especially a death metal band), but also because in that time not
one of their albums has been a huge disappointment. They have been a remarkably
consistent band, in more ways than one. Not only has the quality of their
output been solid, but their sound has almost remained unchanged since their
inception. I say “almost” because lately they have been a bit less aggressive
than past endeavors, and are playing with a roomier, slower sound. That trend
continues on Construct.
