Valor, by The Opium Cartel

Valor

by The Opium Cartel

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Gideon I am so pleased that this band has released a new album and in 24/96!!! And I just love the synth sounds that have been used to record on this album. A very delightful listen. Favorite track: A Question of Re-entry.

Sven B. Schreiber (sbs) "Valor" was released just in time for June's "Bandcamp no-fee day". After purchasing "Ardor" some weeks before and just loving it, there was no doubt that I would get the new longplayer as soon as possible. And sooner than exactly on the release day hardly isn't possible... well, apart from a pre-order, of course, which I place rarely. The answer to the question why the music on this album is so outstanding is simple: It's composed by Jacob Holm-Lupo! Remember "White Willow"? Yeah, exactly. Favorite track: The Curfew Bell.

Jed Levin As much instantly enjoyable melody and ear candy as a prime ‘80s Rush album, though more soothing and reflective. Definitely in my short list of top 2020 releases. I love it! Favorite track: A Question of Re-entry.

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Pre-order for the forthcoming The Opium Cartel album Valor, out on Apollon Records June 5th. Pre-order here and get a signed copy ahead of official release date.

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Pre-order for the forthcoming The Opium Cartel album Valor, out on Apollon Records June 5th. Pre-order here and get a signed copy ahead of official release date. This one comes with colored (red) vinyl.

Includes digital pre-order of Valor. You get 2 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.

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1.	In the Streets 04:55	info	buy track
2.	Slow Run 05:30	info	buy track
3.	A Question of Re-entry 06:06	info	buy track
4.	Nightwings 04:36	info	buy track
5.	Fairground Sunday 02:35	info	buy track
6.	Under Thunder 05:21	info	buy track
7.	The Curfew Bell 03:35	info	buy track
8.	A Maelstrom of Stars 06:40	info	buy track
9.	What's It Gonna Be (Ratt cover, bonus track) 05:19	info	buy track

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released June 5, 2020

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The Opium Cartel Norway

The Opium Cartel is a Norwegian art-pop collective whose obsessions include 80s bands like Japan and Prefab Sprout, analog and early digital synths and nice photography.
NEW ALBUM out in 2020!

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