State of Deception
State of Deception is the fifth full-length album by the Norwegian power metal/progressive metal band, Conception. It is the band's first album in two decades with new material, and was released on 3 April 2020. A music video for "No Rewind" was released on 22 May 2021. On 6 June 2021, Conception announced that they would be releasing an expanded edition of the album in 2022, featuring live tracks, re-recordings and new songs. The deluxe version of the album is set to feature the single, "Monument in Time" which was released on 5  February 2022. Critical reception. Alan Cox, a reporter from "Sonic Perspectives" rated the album 8.1 out of 10, and stated: ""State of Deception" is not a perfect record. For one, it’s too short. And it could benefit from a couple more killer tracks. But both Khan and Østby provide their really unique 'voices' to deliver something that stands out for flares of uniqueness. It’s a record that requires multiple listens in headphones to fully appreciate for both the songwriting and production, and while it leaves the listener with a whetted appetite more than a fully satisfied stomach, there ’s certainly enough to make those who missed Khan and Østby smile. And eagerly wonder what might be coming next." Personnel. All information from the album booklet. Band members Guests Production