Fortitude (album)

Fortitude is the seventh studio album by French heavy metal band Gojira. It was released on April 30, 2021, via Roadrunner Records.

The album marks a shift from the more introspective and darker themes of their previous album, Magma, towards a more uplifting and positive outlook. Fortitude explores themes of environmentalism, social justice, and humanity's responsibility to protect the planet. The album title itself, "Fortitude," reflects this thematic focus, representing strength, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity.

The album's sound builds upon Gojira's signature blend of progressive metal, death metal, and groove metal, incorporating elements of world music and a greater emphasis on clean vocals. It was produced by Joe Duplantier and mixed by Andy Wallace.

Singles released prior to the album included "Another World," "Born for One Thing," "Amazonia," and "Hold On." The album received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with many reviewers praising its musicianship, songwriting, and thematic depth.