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Content Introduction This is the highly anticipated Japanese debut album, the third from Azure, a unique musical group from the UK that fuses contemporary music and progressive rock. Azure was formed in Brighton, England by Chris Sampson and Galen Stapley. They released their first album, "Wish For Spring" (2017, not released in Japan), and the ambitious single-track EP "Redtail" (2018, not released in Japan). After that, the band focused on production and released the hit single "Mistress," followed by their second album, "Of Brine and Angels Beaks" (2021, not released in Japan). This album took the UK by storm, and in 2021, they were voted the #1 Best Unsigned Band by PROG magazine readers. Shaz D, who contributed to the songwriting of Mark Hudson's solo album (whose promotional visit to Japan last year is still fresh in our memories) and played keyboards on DragonForce's new song "Power of the Saber Blade" (for an album to be released in 2024), has joined Azure. The collaboration between the genius melody maker Chris, the virtuoso guitarist Galen, and Shaz D resulted in their third album, a concept album structured as a single narrative. The Japanese edition also includes their latest single, "Spark Madrigal," as a bonus track. [Track Listing] 1. THE AZDINIST // DEN OF DAWNS 2. FYM 3. MOUNT, METTLE, AND KEY 4. SKY SAILING/BEYOND THE BLOOM/WILT 5. WEIGHT OF THE BLADE 6. KINGDOM OF ICE AND LIGHT 7. THE LAVENDER FOX 8. AGENTIC STATE 9. DOPPELGANGER 10. THE PORTENT 11. TRENCH OF NALU 12. MOONRISE 13. SPARK MADRIGAL 14. DEMON RETURNS Includes 2 bonus tracks. *The track distribution between DISC1 and DISC2 will be announced later. Media Reviews and More: This is the long-awaited Japanese debut album, the third from Azure, the unconventional British musical group that fuses contemporary music and progressive rock. (C)RS