Times of Grace

Infobox Album | Name = Times of Grace
Type = studio


Artist = Neurosis
Released = 4 May, 1999
Genre = Sludge metal, Post metal Length = 66:07
Label = Relapse Records
Producer = Steve Albini, Neurosis
Reviews = * Allmusic Rating|4|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:qsjp7i62g71r link]
Last album = "Enemy of the Sun (Neurot Recordings Reissue)"
(1999)
This album = "Times of Grace"
(1999)
Next album = "Pain of Mind (Neurot Recordings Reissue)"
(2000)
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"Times of Grace" is the sixth studio album from the Californian band Neurosis. The music style is carried along from the previous album though more straight forward. This album and "Grace", an ambient companion by the band's alter-ego "Tribes of Neurot's", are designed to play alongside each other.

The album marked the beginning of a still prevalent working relationship with recording engineer Steve Albini, and his trademark, stripped-down production technique crystalised Neurosis' sound, in contrast to their previous albums which were often dense and claustrophobic. The clarity of the recording lent weight to the band's visceral attack, but also afforded space to their stripped down, quieter passages.

The "Sovereign" EP, which succeeded this album, compliments its predecessor by back-referencing. The crushing guitar riff which closes out the title track features on the album's Road to Sovereignty in a more folk-tinged context.

Track listing

# "Suspended in Light" – 1:59
# "The Doorway" – 7:35
# "Under the Surface" – 8:37
# "The Last You'll Know" – 9:14
# "Belief" – 5:56
# "Exist" – 1:41
# "End of the Harvest" – 7:29
# "Descent" – 2:57
# "Away" – 9:35
# "Times of Grace" – 7:11
# "The Road to Sovereignty" – 3:53