Century Child
Nightwish · 2002
50 min · 10 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal
A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and powerful metal riffs, creating an epic, cinematic soundscape.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening cinematic soundscapes for immersion climactic moments that inspire awe
- Context
- Released on June 24, 2002, 'Century Child' is Nightwish's fourth studio album and marked a significant evolution in their sound. Following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Wishmaster', this record showcased a more mature approach with increased orchestration and complex themes, setting the stage for their future trajectory as a leading band in symphonic metal.
- If you like
- power metal, symphonic metal
Century Child is an album by Nightwish, released in 2002. A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and powerful metal riffs, creating an epic, cinematic soundscape. 'Century Child' was critically acclaimed, further solidifying Nightwish's reputation in the metal scene and reaching the top of several European charts. The album's single 'Ever Dream' became one of the band's most popular tracks, contributing to their international recognition and influence on the symphonic metal genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Century Child sound like?
A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and powerful metal riffs, creating an epic, cinematic soundscape. Rooted in power metal and symphonic metal.
What makes Century Child by Nightwish notable?
'Century Child' was critically acclaimed, further solidifying Nightwish's reputation in the metal scene and reaching the top of several European charts. The album's single 'Ever Dream' became one of the band's most popular tracks, contributing to their international recognition and influence on the symphonic metal genre. Released on June 24, 2002, 'Century Child' is Nightwish's fourth studio album and marked a significant evolution in their sound. Following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Wishmaster', this record showcased a more mature approach with increased orchestration and complex themes, setting the stage for their future trajectory as a leading band in symphonic metal.
Who is Century Child for?
Century Child works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, cinematic soundscapes for immersion and climactic moments that inspire awe.
How many songs are on Century Child?
Century Child has 10 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bless the Child Standout 6:12
- 2 End of All Hope 3:55
- 3 Dead to the World 4:19
- 4 Ever Dream Standout 4:43
- 5 Slaying the Dreamer 4:31
- 6 Forever Yours 3:50
- 7 Ocean Soul 4:14
- 8 Feel for You 3:55
- 9 The Phantom of the Opera 4:10
- 10 Beauty of the Beast Standout 10:23
Release Date
June 24, 2002
Artist Origin
Finland
Runtime
50 min 17 sec
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