Best Of
Epica · 2013
103 min · 15 tracks · symphonic metal
Epic orchestration melds with powerful vocals, creating a theatrical soundscape that is both intricate and emotive.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks theatrical soundscape for deep listening live performance energy captured
- Context
- By the time 'Best Of' was released in 2013, Epica had already established themselves as a prominent force in symphonic metal, following their fourth studio album 'Requiem for the Indifferent' in 2012. This compilation serves as a retrospective of their work up to that point, showcasing a blend of live performances and studio tracks that encapsulate their evolving sound and artistic ambition.
- If you like
- symphonic metal
Best Of is an album by Epica, released in 2013. Epic orchestration melds with powerful vocals, creating a theatrical soundscape that is both intricate and emotive. This album highlights Epica's significant impact on the symphonic metal genre, featuring standout tracks that have shaped their identity. It reached notable chart positions in several countries, reinforcing their status among European metal acts and appealing to both new listeners and longtime fans alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Best Of sound like?
Epic orchestration melds with powerful vocals, creating a theatrical soundscape that is both intricate and emotive. Rooted in symphonic metal.
What makes Best Of by Epica notable?
This album highlights Epica's significant impact on the symphonic metal genre, featuring standout tracks that have shaped their identity. It reached notable chart positions in several countries, reinforcing their status among European metal acts and appealing to both new listeners and longtime fans alike. By the time 'Best Of' was released in 2013, Epica had already established themselves as a prominent force in symphonic metal, following their fourth studio album 'Requiem for the Indifferent' in 2012. This compilation serves as a retrospective of their work up to that point, showcasing a blend of live performances and studio tracks that encapsulate their evolving sound and artistic ambition.
Who is Best Of for?
Best Of works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, theatrical soundscape for deep listening and live performance energy captured.
How many songs are on Best Of?
Best Of has 15 tracks, running approximately 103 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cry for the Moon (live in Miskolc) Standout 7:44
- 2 Unleashed 5:48
- 3 Sancta Terra 4:57
- 4 The Obsessive Devotion Standout 7:13
- 5 Design Your Universe (A New Age Dawns, Part VI) Standout 9:28
- 6 Storm the Sorrow 5:12
- 7 Never Enough 4:47
- 8 Delirium 6:07
- 9 Quietus (live in Miskolc) 4:22
- 10 Monopoly on Truth 7:11
- 11 Chasing the Dragon 7:40
- 12 Martyr of the Free Word 5:03
- 13 Fools of Damnation (The Embrace That Smothers, Part IX) 8:42
- 14 Tides of Time 5:33
- 15 Kingdom of Heaven (A New Age Dawns, Part V) 13:35
Release Date
October 11, 2013
Artist Origin
Netherlands
Runtime
103 min 22 sec
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