As hard as this album hit, it took a year to really sink in for what it is. Thank you for the music, guys.

Some Periphery outros have a "now hug everyone at the venue" vibe

I hope Uematsu hears this somehow

Periphery: This Time It's Happy

Shoutout to the legend Nobuo Uematsu, creator of the soundtrack to every 90's kid's life.

Okay. The lyrical reference to The Way News Goes at the end hit me in the feels like a truck. PIII had just come out when I discovered the band. Crazy how much time has passed since then. Periphery once again delivering an astounding album. They're shining and it shows.

I love how this song just feels like a celebration of everything that makes the band what it is. Nice work.

I sit here and listen to those last beautiful 4 or 5 minutes and just reflect and smile. I've been jamming these guys since 2005 and have enjoyed every minute. Thanks Periphery for such a wild ride. Love it.

I’m not crying. You’re crying

You’re shining and it shows

Anyone else feel like Periphery has given them a reason for living?

Nobuo needs to hear this.

the passion this band has for writing music shines so bright in this song, its unreal

Anyone else picking up on the references to The Way the News Goes? It honestly feels like a continuation of that song in a lot of ways. Especially at the end with the return of the “you’re shining and it shows” line. I honestly cried a lil when I first heard this, gorgeous song

There are so many nods to Final Fantasy in this it's incredible. This song means a lot to me (I discovered you guys through Misha's FF metal remixes) and I've been lucky enough to interview Uematsu so I've got genuine goosebumps listening to this. What an incredible way to end an album. Here are the nods to Final Fantasy I've noticed! Intro guitar lead is super reminiscent of the FF VII main theme Vocals underneath this section remind me of FF X Hymm of Faith 2:04 vocal melody is the same as the first part (five notes) of FF VII's main theme 2:23 vocal melody is the same as the second part (eight notes) of FF VII's main theme 4:00 sexy guitar pattern reminds me of the music that plays after the victory fanfare in fights for FF VII 6:27 string section + guitars are riffing around the same motif as the FF VII theme

Listening to the outro of this song for the first time in my car, during the rain, at well past midnight was a visceral experience to say the least

As someone who grew up playing FFVII, this is absolute pure genius. I don't think I've ever had such a massive smile on my face hearing a song for the first time.

One of the most incredible, beautiful, and unique metal songs ever. I am forever grateful this exists.

This song is a sunrise after too dark a night

What a song to end off on. This is probably my personal favorite song from the album, a nice shout out to uematsu always pleases me, I used to listen to my dad's IPod and he had The Black Mages on there, I played FFVII as well and it still holds now, a timeless classic. This song is everything from beautiful, epic, heavy, and everything you could want from a Periphery song, and even with all this is manages to keep the tone the same. Their best track from this album by far. "Nothing lasts forever, and thank god it doesn't"

Wait NOBUO UEMATSU?!?! You fucking legends!!

This album is brutal, emotional, and flawless... in every way, shape, and form. Spencer hits octaves like no one's business, and the rest of the music is captivating, diverse, and intense, so many twists and turns, and I love it! I found Periphery a little late, around 2017 when I lived in Vegas. They've grown to become one of my top 5 bands. Hearing a lot of P2 similarities in this album, just more advanced. Anyone who can't vibe to this band should hit themselves over the head with a metal chair multiple times to knock some sense into their minds.

That FF7 motif at 3:37 is everything

The end of this song had me bawling my eyes out like a baby, just like Satellites did in the last album. Thank you for this.

A few days before the album released, I had a dream that I was listening to this album and one song, that wasn't any of the singles that got released prior, just made me cry and it was in public too. After taking in the album more, I think this was the song in my dream. Despite what the title says, this song feels like a thank you to the fans, both old and new. Thank you so much Periphery. Love you guys

That outro plays the weirdest stuff on my feelings. ❤

It's amazing that music is magic. New album is awesome! After listening I finally decided to stop live in depression, procrastination, illusions and foolish fears. From early childhood I was a creator, but I was afraid to create and be rejected. But now I understand that my life is only mine, and I have to be myself. Right at this moment, I'm holding the guitar and I'm not afraid anymore. I'm free! Thank you, Periphery!

When Spencer sang that part at 5:33 I got deep in the feels and then it dropped. No words, wow.

I've loved Nobuo's music since I was little this song has sent me into a pure state of elation. Fucking well done guys.

Periphery really knows how to end an album.

Currently playing on loop while at work

The final fantasy 7 main theme was played at my best friend's funeral who was also my best man when I was married, he took his own life before this song was released, he loved periphery, he also loved playing piano and would play this song constantly so i feel like it's the universe trying to say something. He would of loved this.

It's 1999. The 10 years old me is lost in the world map of ff7 for the first time. I barely understand a word in English but I finally made it out Midgar after ages. I'm amazed. Speechless. And I keep on questioning me what impact this music will have 20 years from now. Here we are

Lyrics: Taking a look Your past is the weight that takes hold of your brain Same as before The shock ripping through It all hits the floor You fear it, so feel it Feel the apparition selling me lies He'll eclipse the beacon holding light A bleeding contradiction We'll never harmonize, you and I The void shall be your way Another trigger in mind because it says so Says so Cut out the perilous lies Beyond the deathblow we go The past position was wearing me down But this preservation's newly found The contradiction was bleeding me dry You and I will never harmonize Nothing lasts forever, and thank God it doesn't Drifting towards the center of serenity The dark of night has given way, and thank fucking God it did Whether eternally, or just a moment, bask in the light Another trigger in mind because it says so Says so Cut out the perilous lies Beyond the deathblow we go Another trigger in mind because it says so Says so Cut out the perilous lies Because it says so, says so Beyond the deathblow we go You fear it, so fear it Nothing lasts forever so you've gotta make it right Drifting towards the center You've gotta remember This is a moment divine A silent wave For just a moment in time, the patterns are aligning Now the climb to bask in the light They know it never mattered what they had known They know that part of him that shines like so They know it never mattered what they had known They know that part of me that shines like gold The curtain drops closed I don't wanna go Pardon me, the past is over The curtain drops closed I don't wanna go Rest the soul Shine like gold They know it never mattered what they had known They know that part of him that shines like gold They know it never mattered what they had known They know, yeah Rest the soul, shine like gold

Wow! I am glad I'm not the only one that had some emotional responses to this tune! I see lots of FF7 fans mentioning being brought to tears...I have never played any Final Fantasy game in my life, yet I was still moved to tears with this epic tune. These gentlemen are ultra gifted

ngl this song feels like a good bye. dont leave me periphery

If I tried screaming along to the lyrics at the end, I'd lose it. Those lyrics hit fucking hard. Love this album so much

This has to be my favorite song on the album. Spencer’s vocals are front and center and really stole the show. I love me some happy and melodic vocals/guitars. Happy Djent if you will 🤭

“The curtain drops closed I don’t wanna go Pardon me, but the past is over The curtain drops closed I don’t wanna go Rest the soul Shine like gold”

This band just leveled up once again...

Thanks Periphery

I can't seem to choose a favourite song. Each new time I listen to each song on this album, they become more and more of a masterpiece composition.

Periphery yet again, proving they're one of the biggest legends in "Djent" history 👏 dem Proggy SquareSoftcore riffs go hard 🔥

This one genuinely made me shed a tear.

This is a moment divine... boy I'll say.. what a masterpiece

So many emotions coming out in this album man. The way they blend smooth & clean with disjointed & heavy is so insanely impressive and expands the area for emotional expression so much. There's bossa nova (dracul gras), straight jazz (wildfire), riffs of video game music (here)... and it's all blended together in a big soup of orchestral film score outros and just downright heavy ripper shit. Periphery has changed my perspective a lot on what music can be. It just feels like there's no limits to what can be done while listening to these tracks.

First time I heard this track, I just sat and wept happy tears at my computer for the entire last 6-7 minutes. Uematsu's music was special to me too, growing up. Periphery was this cool, cutting-edge metal band when I was in high school, but I kept listening to them over the years because of some unspeakable connection that made their music really resonate on some fundamental level. Misha's outspoken love of Nobuo's music over the years, through covers or homages in earlier albums, is certainly part of that connection. It's among his most palpable influences in his contributions to the band. (Well, that and Holdsworth.) As soon as I saw online this one's working title written on the white board at one of your songwriting seshs, I knew it was gonna be a special one. Glad you kept the working title too. :)

The notes on the ending piano at 9:35 clearly recall the ending of The Gods Must Be Crazy. I fucking love this band, proud of being a fan since 2010... I grew up with them. What a masterpiece of an album this is!

This is my favourite Periphery song ever. They have never been this good. What a song.

As far as album enders go, which obviously these lads know how to end an album, this I think is my new favorite. It just hits on a different level for me.

When a band's music is literally so good that it changes your life.

And, I've finally reached the end. This album was beautiful, from the brutal djent, the jazzy guitar playing, and the etheral synths. I applaud it both for it's variety and the sheer greatness of the music. It's gonna be hard to pick a favorite track.

The way the news goes

out fucking standing

The little beeps and blips in the slow part at 4:40 then they bring it back with the drums @ 6:45 Crazy and beautiful

Final Fantasy (especially FF7) was the biggest bonding experience between my twin, myself and our dad when we were younger - this song gave me such happy-tear flashbacks; helped me remember moments like that is why I love my family so much. A strong take, but a relevant one given that this song helped magnify the emotions. Thanks Periphery boiz.

The most beautiful song on the album. Hands down

I've just riding my motorcycle on the way home and try to listen some new periphery songs and this outro man. Who said im in tears ?!🥲

I will be first to admit that after the first listen of this album, I wasn't as impressed as I wished to be, especially after being blown away by how good Hail Stan was. But that album took several listens to appreciate. And here we are again, after several listens, I realize how genius this album is and my hat is off to this band for making three classics in a row( P. III being not as epic as these two, imo) but almost no band is able to create 3 classic albums in their careers, let alone on a row! And while everyone is amazing, I can't believe how good Spencer is. Singers make or break good bands. And he is so gifted not only at singing at crazy high and low registers, plus screaming, but he can created very catchy and memorable vocals in a very much a prog leaning metal band. You guys are amazing and just like fine wine, as you all grow, u will keep making just as good and better material, if better is even possible. Just like Avenged Sevenfold- they keep growing and growing. So Periphery, you are one of the leading bands in today's/tomorrow metal.

I've listened to this nonstop. It makes me feel so happy and nostalgic. I can see myself flying around in the Highwind, and also it makes me want to hug Nobuo for the years of magic. Final Fantasy just isn't Final Fantasy without him.

i rarely listen to this composition because it makes me cry every god damn time. extremely well written, paced and filled with tons of EVERYTHING. bravo. Periphery. you guys are my favourite band forever.

This song has grown on me so much now. I was hoping for a heavy album since the first 3 singles were and was meh at first with this song but it is my absolute FAVORITE now. Holy shit how did I not notice how great this song is. Especially the part after the orchestral break holy SHIT that was epic. This is gonna be the song that I will always keep in my back pocket if I ever need to be uplifted.

If you told me 10 years ago that my fav band would continue to release bangers, I would have never believed you. And yet here I stand corrected. This song is pure bliss for me. And for the stage of my life I'm at now, it's more powerful and meaningful to me than if it were released 10 years ago. Thank you guys for continuing to make life worthwhile for me. Always and forever since the Bulb days.

I love how they put all these easter eggs in their songs, the "You're shining and it shows" of The way the news goes, or the FF VII's references, this band is an unique and beautiful experience 🖤💓🖤

Wow! I'm just discovering Periphery and wow! As a lifelong Yes fan, this two song ending of Dracul Gras into Thanks Nobuo feels a bit like their dark Close to the Edge. Which is to say a side-long epic of transitions between movements, each more rocking and amazing than the last. This is gonna take multiple listens to assimilate, but on first listen it feels like their magnum opus. My new favorite band. If this is the current state of the evolution of prog from Yes and King Crimson, I'm all in. Love it!

7:20 and out, I can't believe it, man. I'll listen to this when I'm happy, when I'm sad, when I'm working, I can imagine this music behind a scene in a film or a show, it's absolutely breathtaking and I know it's not just me that's feeling it

My favorite band is STILL my favorite band. The thing about Periphery is they take me there…there are literally moments during their songs where I just close my eyes and spread my arms like wings because it hits me that right 💙💙💙

Teared up on this one! Really can’t put into words how this music has helped over the years! Wow!

Just wanted to say thank you for this album. Sincerely, thank you.

That nostalgic tune throughout the whole song 🥲

thank you periphery. no amount of words can describe how much this song means to me. it saved my life when i was in a dark place and motivated me to become a better person, that i had so much more to live for. "the curtain drops closed, i don't wanna go, pardon me, the past is over" my god dude. i love you periphery and thank you for being in my life.

i really love you guys so much

This album is not only my favorite of the year but probably of the last couple years too. Thank you for reminding me just how much I love and cherish music, especially metal and all it's beautiful intricacies. You've shot up to my top 3 favorite bands of all time in the span of less than a year as I browsed through your discography. Thank you all for making me smile and reminding me just how amazing music is. Most of all; Thanks, Nobuo.

Spencer/Periphery have written a lot of amazing, intricately-layered harmonies over the years. 0:49 might be my favorite. Gorgeous. They know how to close an album.

What a transcending song! The ending harmonizes perfectly with the beginning of Haken's The Mountain.. for those who cannot wait until July 🤘 Please keep making the music that you enjoy, it's such a bliss each time.

I don't know how we do it but Nobuo needs to hear this song so he knows how appreciated and loved his legacy is.

This reminded me why I love Mark Holcomb's playing so much. Of course it's not just him, the whole band is amazing but that first chorus riff is soo good

I loved this when I listened last night. Then I read the lyrics while listening and had a full on panic attack. Hands were numb for almost an hour. It was beautiful. The talk of basking - P4 Reptile The shining and it shows - P3 Way the news goes Just before talking about how it "doesnt matter" the song plays in reverse. Like you're passing and life flashes before you. You "dont want to go" but the curtain closes. Then 3 minutes of just sheer bliss, constant chills. Slowly settling in to rest. Periphery are so god damn good at taking the worst parts of life and making them beautiful. Tearing up all over again.

I'm speechless.. Not only the album is incredible, but as a big fan of FFVII (best game ever) and also a big fan of Periphery, this song made me smile during the entire listening.

6:00 These vocals are insane!

Listened to you guys since P1, and only just played the FF7 remake. What a journey, lads. Every single album. Well done.

This has become one of my favorite tracks off the new album. There is a lot of depth and emotion in this. 6:44 is beautiful.

This album is a Masterpiece! So cohesive and alive. Well worth the wait!

I'm not sure what it is but Spencers vocals throughout this whole album give such a foxy shazam feel at parts. Absolutely phenomenal album

These whole album generally feels beautiful and emotional to me. Obviously, the others have those elements as well but this one is a bit more sentimental.

you just had to reference the way the news goes at the end didn't you. STOP MAKING ME CRY

Damn this song, especially the last minutes of it send me to an other universe. Goosebumps, just goosebumps!

Thanks Periphery.

Just finished my first listen-through. What an album. All over the place, as expected, and worth every damn moment. The outro just made me smile to myself for about 10 minutes straight. Thank you, Periphery.

Fun fact: the V in Periphery V stands for Video Games

Everything this band makes is fucking perfect.

Thanks Nobuo, and Thanks Periphery for yet another amazing album! Every time I listen to new music from you guys is like I'm finding my favorite band all over again. Each album is so different but also so consistently amazing!

My my, one of the best modern Metal/Metal-Fusion bands giving a nod to Video Game Music God?!? Sure, just twist my arm further! 😁 Love the Claudio Sanchez-esque vocal touches; and could you imagine Periphery touring with The Black Mages?!?!? 🤯🥳

What a journey that was, and a stunning way to finish it. Bravo!

This deserves millions of views, but sadly this genre is much less appreciated these days.

Best song of the album !

Спасибо за альбом.Спасибо за труд.Новому поколению стоит его послушать.Одобряем

WE'RE SHINING AND IT SHOOOOOOOWS!

I've decided that this is the best band to ever exist

Absolutely Nice!!