Frontiers Records will release the third album from Swedish melodic rockers, Work Of Art, entitled Framework, on CD and digitally on September 19th in Europe and September 22nd in North America.

Inner Wound Recordings has announce the release of a limited 12" vinyl edition of Framework. A deal was inked with Frontiers Records, and the release dates are set for November 7th for Europe and December 2nd for North America. The edition is strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide and includes an insert with lyrics. Pre-order at this location.

Framework comes three years after the release of In Progress, an album that solidified Work Of Art’s reputation as one of the most talented newcomers in the melodic rock genre. Drawing comparisons from such bands as Toto, Giant and Journey, Work Of Art literally came from nowhere when in 2008 their debut album Artwork hit the streets and catapulted them into the stardom of the genre.

“After our last record was released, we started to play live for the first time”, says main composer and guitar player Robert Säll. ”It really brought us together in a whole new way and kind of revitalized the band. From there, the decision to make a new album was more or less a no brainer. So really, the inspiration for this new album came from playing live and from meeting all the wonderful fans!”

 

 

The new album was written and recorded in a time frame of about one year and a half and is the logical next step after In Progress. Framework musically encompasses all that Work Of Art managed to create until now, offering another bunch of unforgettable songs with soaring melodies (courtesy of the golden throat of singer Lars Säfsund) and amazing instrumental prowess (offered by Robert Säll and drummer Herman Furin).

Overall this is certainly Work Of Art’s most up-tempo and straight ahead album so far, but – as it should be – some unbelievable softer moments are there as well.

“I think it safe to say that, style wise, this album continues in the footsteps of our previous two albums. We tried to stretch our sound a little though, some heavier songs and some softer songs”, continues Robert.

By popular demand Work Of Art debuted live in Madrid, Spain in January 2012. When asked if Work Of Art will be following up the new release with a proper tour, Robert Säll answers: “We will certainly try to gig as much as possible. We're already in discussion with several different promoters and then of course, we'll be playing at Melodicrock Fest in Chicago in October!”

 

 

Framework tracklisting:

"Time To Let Go"
"How Will I Know?"
"Can’t Let Go"
"How Do You Sleep At Night?"
"Over The Line"
"The Machine"
"Hold On To Love"
"Natalie"
"The Turning Point"
"My Waking Dream"

"The Machine":

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