After a four-year hiatus, Caspian returned with "On Circles," an album that found the band experimenting with a more structured, rhythmically driven sound. It marked a notable evolution in their signature atmospheric instrumental rock.
- Recorded atddd Mad Oak Studios in Allston, Massachusetts with producer Jonny Fay and engineer Dave Brophy, "On Circles" was the first Caspian album not to feature any guest musicians. The album was released on January 24, 2020, by Triple Crown Records. It charted at number 33 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.
- The album's title, "On Circles," reflects the band's cyclical approach to songwriting and their return after a period of personal challenges and the hiatus. It was the band's first release after a four-year gap since their previous album, "Dust and Disquiet."
- "On Circles" received generally positive reviews, with critics highlighting the band's ability to convey a wide range of emotions through their instrumental arrangements. The album demonstrated a more refined and focused approach to their sound.
Caspian is a post-punk and alternative rock band from Beverly, Massachusetts. They are best known for their instrumental compositions that blend elements of post-rock and shoegaze.
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