This spring, veteran Swedish prog metallers Katatonia released City Burials – a mighty return after a four-year hiatus. With the supporting tour derailed by the pandemic, Katatonia streamed a lockdown show in May, released now as a live album, and the performance highlights the band’s aptitude for performing their highly polished material with both precision and emphatic potency. The setlist offers a veritable Katatonia primer, its 20 fan-chosen songs including three tracks from City Burials. Anthemic standards My Twin, Lacquer and Unfurl translate well, capping off a towering vocal performance from Jonas Renkse. Not a dramatic leap from the originals but earnest, energised and a worthy addition to their catalogue.
1. Lethean (Dead Air Session) 06:00
2. Teargas (Dead Air Session) 03:17
3. Serein (Dead Air Session) 04:47
4. Deliberation (Dead Air Session) 03:57
5. The Winter of Our Passing (Dead Air Session) 03:09