Mastered at Bohussound.
The band line-up shown in the booklet photo differs slightly from the recording line-up listed in the liner notes.(as entered in the credits section here).
Release dates:
25 September - Germany, Austria, Switzerland
28 September - Europe, Japan
29 September - North America
"Thoughts Of A Secluded Mind" is a CD by the Swedish band One Without, released via Lifeforce Records. Musically, the album moves in the field of modern melodic metal with strong alternative and atmospheric influences: tight, riff-oriented guitars, grooving drums and a blend of harsh and clean vocals create a dark yet catchy soundscape. The songs balance heaviness and melody, often building from calm, introspective passages into powerful, eruptive choruses, which underlines the album's introspective title and lyrical focus on isolation, inner conflict and personal resilience. The production is clear and punchy, allowing both the driving rhythms and the melodic nuances to stand out, making the record accessible for fans of contemporary, melodic yet aggressive metal sounds.
One Without are known for combining modern metal riffing with hook-laden vocal lines and a distinctly emotional atmosphere. Their sound typically contrasts weighty guitar work and rhythmic intensity with melodic, sometimes almost pop-sensibility choruses, which has helped them connect with listeners beyond strict genre borders. Over the years, the band has built up a solid following in the modern metal underground through energetic live performances and a consistent artistic vision, establishing themselves as a promising name within the European melodic/modern metal scene.
Lifeforce Records is a long-established independent label that has specialized in metal and hardcore in various shades. The company has made a name for itself by supporting innovative and up-and-coming bands, often discovering artists early in their careers and accompanying them over several releases. With a catalogue that places great value on musical credibility and stylistic diversity within the heavier guitar sector, Lifeforce Records is regarded as a reliable address for listeners who are looking for ambitious, passionate and authentically produced heavy music. The collaboration between One Without and Lifeforce Records underlines the album's positioning in the sphere of modern, emotionally charged metal that is both powerful and melodic.