{"product_id":"2704774","title":"Tesseract - Polaris [CD]","description":"2025 EDITION OF TESSERACT'S LAUDED THIRD STUDIO ALBUM  -  DIGIPACK CD INCLUDES 12-PAGE LYRIC BOOKLET.\r\n\r\nReleased 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. \u003cp\u003e\"start to finish, Polaris is affecting, captivating \u0026amp; bloody gorgeous\" \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 METAL HAMMER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\"Polaris is pure confidence converted into sound\" \u003cstrong\u003eCLASSIC ROCK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\u003cp\u003eThis 4-panel digipack CD edition of 'Polaris' includes a printed 12-page lyric booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54488842862977,"sku":"2704774","price":12.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0802644704326.jpg?v=1752896928","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2704774","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}