The title and emotional weight of the record were heavily influenced by a set of historical photos given to bassist Brian Cook.
: Critics often describe the album as a cohesive journey through "the beautiful and the ugly," with tracks blending into one another like acts in a play or chapters in a novel. Track-by-Track Guide Guidance (2016) - Russian Circles Russian Circles - Guidance - 256
This guide explores , the sixth studio album by the Chicago instrumental trio Russian Circles , released on August 5, 2016, through Sargent House. The Album Concept: "Guidance" The title and emotional weight of the record