Night is the New Day has been out in Europe for a week and comes out this Tuesday in North America. Here are just a few of the reviews coming in:
’Night is the New Day is so strong I’m confident with a little elbow grease Katatonia might just be the darlings of 2009. If they aren’t I’m kicking ass and taking names.’ – 9 out of 10 / Decibel (US)
‘the only thing I can do is to recommend as hard as I can both this album and this band’ — 5 out of 5 / Kerrang! (Spain)
‘the Swedes have quite possibly penned their very own masterpiece… this record is a mind-bending odyssey of melodies, moods, colours and soundscapes; labyrinthian ambience, glorious heights, despairing lows and the type of awe-inspiring set of chapters which demand an instant replay. This is truly classic Katatonia, and of unprecedented quality.’ — 9.5 / Rocksound
‘an album staggering in both its ambition and its accessibility, showcasing beauty and despair in equal measure.’ — 4.5 / One Metal
‘the most versatile and consistent Katatonia album ever’ — 5 out of 5 / Soundi (Finland)
‘This is one of the best Katatonia-albums, if not THE best one.’ — 85 out of 100 / Aardshock (Netherlands)
Rock Hard, Zillo and Legacy magazines have also given it the album of the month awards.
Pick up the Swedish edition CD or gatefold double vinyl here, or U.S. fans can pick up a special edition signed CD here.
