Description
Voyager – Colours In The Sun – Violet Vinyl Record
Released on November 1, 2019, Colours in the Sun is the seventh studio album by Australian progressive metal band Voyager. Known for their unique blend of progressive metal, electronic elements, and soaring melodies, Voyager continues to push boundaries with this album, creating a vibrant and dynamic sonic experience. While previous releases like V (2014) and Ghost Mile (2017) cemented their reputation as a forward-thinking band, Colours in the Sun refines their sound, offering a perfect balance of heavy riffs, electronic textures, and infectious hooks.
Lyrically and thematically, Colours in the Sun explores identity, isolation, and belonging, particularly reflecting the experience of living in Australia, a country geographically distant from much of the world. This theme is most evident in tracks like “Colours”, where vocalist Daniel Estrin sings about finding one’s place and embracing individuality. The album’s lyrics often have a futuristic, almost sci-fi feel, fitting perfectly with the band’s signature synth-driven, cinematic soundscapes.
Musically, Colours in the Sun is a masterclass in melodic and progressive metal, blending heavy, polyrhythmic guitar work with lush synthesizers and soaring vocal harmonies. Songs like “Brightstar” showcase this balance beautifully, with crushing guitar riffs juxtaposed against pop-influenced, anthemic choruses. Meanwhile, “Entropy”, featuring Einar Solberg of Leprous, adds an extra layer of emotional depth and vocal interplay, making it one of the album’s standout moments. Other highlights include “Saccharine Dream”, which delivers a punchy, groove-heavy attack, and “Runaway”, which channels 80s synthwave influences into Voyager’s signature sound.
The album was met with critical acclaim, with many praising its accessibility while still maintaining the technical prowess expected of a progressive metal band. Voyager’s ability to seamlessly integrate pop sensibilities into complex metal compositions sets them apart from many of their contemporaries. The production on Colours in the Sun is also crisp and modern, allowing every instrument to shine while maintaining an atmospheric and cinematic feel throughout the record.
Colours in the Sun solidified Voyager’s reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative bands in modern progressive metal, leading them to greater recognition, including their selection as Australia’s 2023 Eurovision entry. If you’re a fan of bands like Leprous, Tesseract, Devin Townsend, or even synth-heavy acts like Carpenter Brut, this album is definitely worth checking out.
First pressing. Transparent violet version limited to 400 copies.
Season Of Mist Records
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Colours
Severomance
Brightstar
Saccharine Dream
Entropy
Reconnected
Now Or Never
Sign Of The Times
Water Over The Bridge
Runaway
