''In the Passing Light of Day'' is the tenth studio album by Swedish band

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, released on 13 January 2017 via

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. A concept album like every other by the band, the lyrics focus on mortality, death and the joys and angers of life. The album is dedicated to "my lover, my best friend", in reference to

Daniel Gildenlöw Pain of Salvation is a Swedish progressive metal band led by Daniel Gildenlöw, who is the band's main songwriter, lyricist, guitarist, and vocalist. Pain of Salvation's sound is characterised by riff-oriented guitar work, a broad vocal range, o ...

's wife Johanna Iggsten.

Album information

The album was conceived in 2014 when bandleader

contracted a life-threatening flesh eating bacteria. Hospitalized in Uppsala, Sweden, he was forced to sit out of

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's KaLIVEoscope tour. While receiving treatment Gildenlöw wrote the songs that became the basic premise of the album, including the 15 minute title track. The song is about Daniel’s wife Johanna and the life they've spent together. It makes reference to "A Trace of Blood" from '' Remedy Lane'', written about Johanna's miscarriage. In fact, Gildenlöw has referred to this album as Remedy Lane II due to its repeated use of themes found throughout the original's songs.

Track listing

Special edition bonus CD

Personnel

– vocals, guitar * Ragnar Zolberg – guitar, vocals *Gustaf Hielm – bass, vocals *Daniel "D2" Karlsson – keyboards, vocals *

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– drums, vocals

Guest musicians

*Peter Kvint – bass, mellotron and backing vocals on "Silent Gold" *Camilla Arvidsson – violin *David Ra-Champari – violin *Anette Kumlin – oboe, English horn *Hálfdán Árnason – double bass

Charts

References

External links

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