In Extremis (Days Between Stations album)

In Extremis is the second full-length album by the Los Angeles, California based progressive rock band Days Between Stations. In Extremis is a concept album about a man at the point of death. The title "In Extremis" refers to the Latin term "In extremity" – A term used in reference to the last illness prior to death.[1]

In Extremis
Studio album by
Days Between Stations
ReleasedMay 15, 2013
Recorded2012-2013
GenreProgressive rock, art rock
Length1:09:38
Days Between Stations chronology
Days Between Stations
(2007)		 In Extremis
(2013)

The album contains one of the last studio performances by former Yes guitarist Peter Banks.[2]

The album was listed in SomethingElseReviews.com's[3] list of "top 10" Progressive Rock albums of 2013.

In early 2014, the band released "In Extremis" in the vinyl format as a 2LP gatefold with 2 versions: a limited edition colored vinyl (50 units) and a larger edition in black vinyl (450 units). [4]

In June 2014, the band released their first music video for the track "The Man Who Died Two Times" from the album, featuring Colin Moulding of XTC on lead vocals.[5]

Track listing

All music written by Sepand Samzadeh and Oscar Fuentes. All lyrics written by Sepand Samzadeh, Oscar Fuentes and Billy Sherwood.

  1. "No Cause For Alarm" – 3:51
  2. "In Utero" – 5:10
  3. "Visionary" – 10:40
  4. "Blackfoot" – 10:06
  5. "The Man Who Died Two Times" – 4:12
  6. "Waltz In E Minor" – 2:06
  7. "Eggshell Man" – 11:58
  8. "In Extremis" - 21.38
    1. Part I: Mass
    2. Part II: On The Ground
    3. Part III: A Requiem
    4. Part IV: Writing on Water
    5. Part V: Overland
    6. Part VI: Traveler

Personnel

Additional Players/Artists
  • Peter Banks (2nd Lead & Rhythm Guitar on Eggshell Man, In Extremis)
  • Matt Bradford (Dobro on Visionary)
  • Tony Levin (Bass on all tracks)
  • Colin Moulding (Lead Vocals on The Man Who Died Two Times)
  • Ali Nouri (Tar solo on Eggshell Man)
  • Jeffery Samzadeh (Sonati Vocals on In Extremis)
  • Billy Sherwood (Drums and Lead Vocals)
  • Rick Wakeman (Keyboard Solo on Eggshell Man)
  • The Barbershop Quartet (Pat Claypool, Matt Gray, Eric Orr, David Rakita on In Extremis)
  • Chris Tedesco & The Angel City Orchestra (No Cause for Alarm, In Utero, Visionary, Waltz in E Minor, In Extremis)
  • Artwork & Layout: Paul Whitehead

References
  1. http://daysbetweenstations.com/discography/in-extremis/about-in-extremis/
  2. http://somethingelsereviews.com/2013/04/18/days-between-stations-with-peter-banks-colin-moulding-rick-wakeman-billy-sherwood-in-extremis-2013/
  3. "Nick DeRiso's Mid-Year Best Of 2013". somethingelsereviews.com. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  4. "News: Days Between Stations Release Limited Edition Vinyl Of In Extremis". progshine.net. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  5. "DAYS BETWEEN STATIONS RELEASE THEIR FIRST EVER PROMO VIDEO!". prog.teamrock.com. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
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