Exul is the fourth studio album by Australian progressive metal band Ne Obliviscaris. It was released on 24 March 2023 by Season of Mist.[8] The first single from the album, "Equus", was released on 6 December 2022, alongside an accompanying music video.[9]

Exul
Drawing of a knight stood before a menagerie of heavenly and Crusader imagery.
Studio album by
Released24 March 2023
Genre
Length51:53
LabelSeason of Mist
ProducerMark Lewis, Ne Obliviscaris
Ne Obliviscaris chronology
Urn
(2017)
Exul
(2023)
Singles from Exul
  1. "Equus"
    Released: 6 December 2022
  2. "Graal"
    Released: 24 January 2023[3]
  3. "Misericorde I – As the Flesh Falls"
    Released: 21 March 2023[4]
Exul ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal Injection8.5/10[5]
MetalSucks[1]
New Noise Magazine[6]
Sonic Perspectives9/10[2]
Sputnikmusic4.8/5[7]

Track listing

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Exul track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Equus"12:13
2."Misericorde I – As the Flesh Falls"7:33
3."Misericorde II – Anatomy of Quiescence"9:22
4."Suspyre"10:09
5."Graal"8:53
6."Anhedonia"3:43
Total length:51:53

Personnel

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Ne Obliviscaris

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  • Marc "Xenoyr" Campbell – harsh vocals, lyrics, artwork
  • Tim Charles – clean vocals, violin, viola, keyboards
  • Matt Klavins – guitars
  • Benjamin Baret – guitars
  • Martino Garattoni – bass
  • Dan Presland – drums

Additional personnel

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  • Dalai Theofilopoulou – cello (1, 4)
  • Alana K Vocal – additional vocals (1)
  • Mark Lewis – mixing, mastering, production

Charts

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Chart performance for Exul
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Australian Digital Albums (ARIA)[10] 12
Australian Physical Albums (ARIA)[10] 52
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[11] 51

References

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  1. ^ a b Bowar, Chad (23 March 2023). "Review: Ne Obliviscaris' Exul is a Challenging and Satisfying Progressive Journey". MetalSucks. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b Pozo, Gonzalo (24 March 2023). "Ne Obliviscaris – Exul (Album Review)". Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  3. ^ Keenan, Hesher (24 January 2023). "Ne Obliviscaris Released a Music Video for "Graal"". MetalSucks. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Ne Obliviscaris Premiere "Misericorde I – As the Flesh Falls"". ThePRP. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  5. ^ Blum, Jordan (20 March 2023). "Album Review: Ne Obliviscaris Exul". Metal Injection. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  6. ^ Daniels, Matthew (25 March 2023). "Album Review: Ne Obliviscaris Exul". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  7. ^ Garland, Robert (26 March 2023). "Review: Ne Obliviscaris – Exul". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Ne Obliviscaris return with new album and European tour". Prog. 1 December 2022.
  9. ^ "Ne Obliviscaris unveil first new song "Equus" from upcoming album Exul". Arrow Lords of Metal. 7 December 2022.
  10. ^ a b "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 3 April 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1726. Australian Recording Industry Association. 3 April 2023. pp. 7, 10.
  11. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 April 2023.