{"product_id":"polaris-lp-clear-vinyl-10th-anniversary-edition","title":"Polaris [LP] (Clear Vinyl 10th Anniversary Edition)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTesseract - Polaris [LP] (Clear Vinyl 10th Anniversary Edition)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10th ANNIVERSARY CLEAR VINYL EDITION OF TESSERACT'S LAUDED THIRD STUDIO ALBUM NEW AUDIO HALF-SPEED REMASTERED AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2015, 'Polaris' marked a quiet shift for TesseracT - their third album, their first with Kscope \u0026amp; the return of original vocalist Daniel Tompkins. His presence brought focus. Instead of chasing scale, the band explored contrast: dense grooves set against clean vocals, sharp turns softened by space \u0026amp; melody. Tracks like \"Tourniquet\" \u0026amp; \"Phoenix\" ease into motion, while \"Messenger\" hits harder but with restraint. 'Polaris' builds tension not by force, but by control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"start to finish, Polaris is affecting, captivating \u0026amp; bloody gorgeous\" 9\/10 METAL HAMMER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere earlier work had often felt dense \u0026amp; confrontational, 'Polaris' moved differently. The band played with negative space, letting ideas breathe without softening their weight. Heaviness didn't disappear - it found new shape. The result is measured but tense, detailed without feeling overworked. \"Hexes\" \u0026amp; \"Seven Names\" don't rush; they take their time, leaning on tone \u0026amp; pacing instead of sheer technical display. Even at its most complex, 'Polaris' never feels crowded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Polaris is pure confidence converted into sound\" CLASSIC ROCK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the release of 'Polaris' in 2015, TesseracT have solidified their position as a leading force in progressive metal. The album achieved notable chart success, hitting the US Billboard 200 \u0026amp; securing top 10 positions on various UK charts, including #9 on the Indie Albums \u0026amp; #7 on the Rock \u0026amp; Metal charts. Following this, the band embarked on extensive global tours, performing at major festivals such as Rock AM Ring, Download Festival \u0026amp; RADAR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir subsequent releases, including the critically acclaimed 'Sonder' in 2018 \u0026amp; 'War Of Being' in 2023, have been praised for their innovation \u0026amp; depth, with 'War Of Being' described as \"the bravest \u0026amp; boldest record they have made to date.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 10th anniversary edition of 'Polaris' is pressed on clear vinyl with new half-speed remastered audio carried out at Abbey Road Studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eDystopia\u003cbr\u003eHexes\u003cbr\u003eSurvival\u003cbr\u003eTourniquet\u003cbr\u003eUtopia\u003cbr\u003ePhoenix\u003cbr\u003eMessenger\u003cbr\u003eCages\u003cbr\u003eSeven Names\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tesseract","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62526949949770,"sku":"802644826516","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/2549\/5626\/files\/802644826516_f4e1d12b-291a-4e35-a400-17b35d0cef32.jpg?v=1782361213","url":"https:\/\/goldenspiraluk.com\/products\/polaris-lp-clear-vinyl-10th-anniversary-edition","provider":"Golden Spiral Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}