End of an Era
Nightwish · 2006
103 min · 18 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal
Symphonic metal grandeur intertwines with theatricality and powerful vocals, creating an immersive sonic experience.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks immersive theatrical listening experience epic soundscapes for reflection
- Context
- Released on June 1, 2006, 'End of an Era' marked a significant point in Nightwish's career as it was their last album featuring lead vocalist Tarja Turunen. Following their breakthrough album 'Once' in 2004, this record encapsulated the band’s peak commercial success while foreshadowing a dramatic lineup change that would redefine their sound.
- If you like
- power metal, symphonic metal
End of an Era is an album by Nightwish, released in 2006. Symphonic metal grandeur intertwines with theatricality and powerful vocals, creating an immersive sonic experience. 'End of an Era' is celebrated for its ambitious orchestration and powerful live performances, culminating in a farewell concert filmed for DVD release. The album solidified Nightwish's status within the symphonic metal genre, reaching high chart positions across Europe and earning critical acclaim for its emotionally charged compositions. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does End of an Era sound like?
Symphonic metal grandeur intertwines with theatricality and powerful vocals, creating an immersive sonic experience. Rooted in power metal and symphonic metal.
What makes End of an Era by Nightwish notable?
'End of an Era' is celebrated for its ambitious orchestration and powerful live performances, culminating in a farewell concert filmed for DVD release. The album solidified Nightwish's status within the symphonic metal genre, reaching high chart positions across Europe and earning critical acclaim for its emotionally charged compositions. Released on June 1, 2006, 'End of an Era' marked a significant point in Nightwish's career as it was their last album featuring lead vocalist Tarja Turunen. Following their breakthrough album 'Once' in 2004, this record encapsulated the band’s peak commercial success while foreshadowing a dramatic lineup change that would redefine their sound.
Who is End of an Era for?
End of an Era works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, immersive theatrical listening experience and epic soundscapes for reflection.
How many songs are on End of an Era?
End of an Era has 18 tracks, running approximately 103 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Red Warrior / Dark Chest of Wonders 5:08
- 2 Planet Hell 4:44
- 3 Ever Dream Standout 5:27
- 4 The Kinslayer 4:08
- 5 The Phantom of the Opera Standout 5:11
- 6 The Siren 4:52
- 7 Sleeping Sun 4:55
- 8 High Hopes 6:54
- 9 Bless the Child 6:24
- 10 Wishmaster 4:44
Disc 2
- 1 Slaying the Dreamer 5:04
- 2 Kuolema tekee taiteilijan 4:13
- 3 Nemo 4:46
- 4 Ghost Love Score Standout 10:29
- 5 Stone People 4:08
- 6 Creek Mary’s Blood 8:39
- 7 Over the Hills and Far Away 5:26
- 8 Wish I Had an Angel / All of Them! 7:52
Release Date
June 1, 2006
Artist Origin
Finland
Runtime
103 min 11 sec
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