Astraea (album)

Astraea
Studio album by Rolo Tomassi
Released	5 November 2012 (2012-11-05)[1]
Recorded	Nottingham
Genre	Mathcore metalcore progressive rock synth-pop
Length	38:15
Label	Destination Moon
Producer	Jason Sanderson, Rolo Tomassi
Rolo Tomassi chronology
Eternal Youth (2011) Astraea (2012) Grievances (2015)
Singles from Astraea
"Ex Luna Scientia" Released: 26 September 2012[2]

Astraea is the third studio album by British mathcore band Rolo Tomassi. It was released on 5 November 2012 in the United Kingdom through Destination Moon, the band's own record label. In interviews, the band described the composition of the album as being much more accessible and direct than their previous albums, while retaining the technical and experimental elements of their typical sound. The album was produced by Jason Sanderson, the producer of Rolo Tomassi's first album Hysterics. This is the band's first release with Chris Cayford and Nathan Fairweather in their line-up after the departure of Joseph Thorpe and Joe Nicholson.

The album was recorded in various locations across Nottingham, United Kingdom including James Spence's house and The Bodega club night venue. This was because the band's producer, Sanderson had come into contractual issues with the land owner of his recording studio. The album was critically acclaimed, praised for both its increased accessibility, sonic development and the increased use of Eva Spence's singing. However, the album performed poorly commercially, failing to chart or make significant sales in upon its release.