Node (album)
2015 studio album by Northlane
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Node is the third studio album by Australian heavy metal band Northlane. It was released on 24 July 2015 through UNFD and Rise. It was produced by Will Putney and recorded at Graphic Nature Audio in Belleville, New Jersey. This is the first album to feature vocalist Marcus Bridge after the departure of Adrian Fitipaldes in 2014. It also marks the group's first slight departure from their heavier metalcore roots and towards a more alternative and experimental sound.
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| Released | 24 July 2015 | |||
| Studios | Graphic Nature Audio, Belleville, New Jersey, U.S. | |||
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| Length | 46:21 | |||
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| Producer | Will Putney | |||
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In 2016, a deluxe edition of Node was released, which contains instrumental versions of all songs, two new songs, a version of the song "Aspire" featuring Marcus' vocals, and the single version of the song "Rot".
In 2025, a remixed/remastered and partly re-recorded version of the album, dubbed Node: Reloaded, was released, marking the 10th anniversary of the original record.[5]
Release and promotion
The band released two promotional singles, "Ra" and "Leech" respectively. "Ra" was handed out to fans as a free-download gift for supporting the band. "Leech" was released as a promotional single after the band began an interactive puzzle with clips of the song, combining all of the pieces together will create the song in its full length. "Rot", which was previously released in November 2014 as a single, was re-recorded for the release of Node.[6]
Critical reception
The album received mostly positive reviews, but also mixed reviews from several critics. Distorted Sound scored the album 8 out of 10 and stated: "Node is a phenomenal display of Northlane's ability to restructure and rediscover, a solid album that is recommended for both prog and metalcore fans alike. Bridge has clearly melted into the boiling pot of talent that are Northlane, stepped up to the plate and proven that he has what it takes to join such a well established band."[7] Exclaim! gave it 7 out of 10 and said: "It's a bold new direction for a group with youth on their side that, while potentially divisive, points towards a bright future."[8] Alex Sievers from KillYourStereo gave the album 60 out of 100 and said: "For a lot of punters, Node is easily one of the most anticipated heavy releases of the year [...] yet I feel that Node has been a victim of that very same hype. While it hasn't quite crashed and burned, like say, Watch Dogs or like the new Star Wars movie will [...] it's definitely taken a fair few hits from such expectations. This album really is an awkward transitional stage for what Northlane could become musically and stylistically, and who knows, that may very well be amazing come the next record. But at this current stage in their musical metamorphosis, there’s an inconsistent level of quality and a lacking in real sonic impact. Which is a just goddamn shame."[9] Dom Lawson of Louder Sound gave the album 3.5 out 5, saying: "Node is a strong step in the right direction and a testament to this band's fighting spirit."[10] Wall of Sound rated the album 8.5 out of 10 and said: "All in all, the album is a great representation of how far this band from Sydney has come in the short amount of time they've been together and its a true indication of why the international fans are loving them too."[12]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Marcus Bridge, Jon Deiley, Josh Smith and Will Putney, except where noted[13]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Soma" | 4:02 | |
| 2. | "Obelisk" | 4:14 | |
| 3. | "Node" | 4:42 | |
| 4. | "Ohm" | 4:07 | |
| 5. | "Nameless" | Smith | 2:19 |
| 6. | "Rot" | Bridge, Deiley, Smith, Nic Pettersen | 3:53 |
| 7. | "Leech" | 4:21 | |
| 8. | "Impulse" | 3:35 | |
| 9. | "Weightless" | 5:15 | |
| 10. | "Ra" | 4:27 | |
| 11. | "Animate" | 5:24 | |
| Total length: | 46:21 | ||
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| 12. | "Soma" (instrumental) | 4:04 |
| 13. | "Obelisk" (instrumental) | 4:14 |
| 14. | "Node" (instrumental) | 4:43 |
| 15. | "Ohm" (instrumental) | 4:12 |
| 16. | "Nameless" (instrumental) | 2:26 |
| 17. | "Rot" (instrumental) | 3:54 |
| 18. | "Leech" (instrumental) | 4:21 |
| 19. | "Impulse" (instrumental) | 3:37 |
| 20. | "Weightless" (instrumental) | 5:18 |
| 21. | "Ra" (instrumental) | 4:29 |
| 22. | "Animate" (instrumental) | 5:27 |
| 23. | "Obelisk" (Ghost City Sessions) | 4:34 |
| 24. | "Weightless" (Ghost City Sessions) | 5:20 |
| 25. | "Aspire" (newly recorded version) | 3:39 |
| 26. | "Let It Happen" (Tame Impala cover) | 4:10 |
| 27. | "Rot" (version 2) | 3:54 |
| Total length: | 01:07:58 | |
Personnel
Credits for Node adapted from AllMusic.[14]
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Northlane
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Additional personnel
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Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[15] | 1 |
| UK Albums (Official Charts)[16] | 92 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[17] | 13 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[18] | 9 |
| US Billboard 200[19] | 195 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[20] | 2 |