Russian Circles - Guidance (2016) Direct

The album eschews the "mathy" complexity of their earlier work for more straightforward, powerful compositions.

The album's title and visual identity were heavily influenced by a set of given to a band member’s spouse by a veteran. Cover Photo: It depicts a man being led to his execution. Russian Circles - Guidance (2016)

The album marked the band's first collaboration with renowned producer (of Converge), recorded at his GodCity Studio . Ballou is credited with beefing up the band’s heavier moments while maintaining an organic, lively production that allows each instrument to breathe. The album eschews the "mathy" complexity of their