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A Livetime in Eden

Edenbridge · 2004

72 min · 13 tracks · symphonic metal

Symphonic metal grandeur intertwines with poetic lyricism, delivering an ethereal journey through dreams and realms unknown.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal journeys through dreams
  • wave-like pacing with crescendos
  • immersive long-form listening experience
  • poetic themes of exploration
  • reflective moments of grandeur

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'A Livetime in Eden' is Edenbridge's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Arcana' (2002). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the symphonic metal genre, showcasing a matured sound while exploring more complex themes and arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Within Temptation· Epica

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ascending (Intro) 1:30
  • 2 The Undiscovered Land 5:16
  • 3 Skyward 4:51
  • 4 Holy Fire 5:03
  • 5 Fly on a Rainbow Dream 4:56
  • 6 Forever Shine On 5:21
  • 7 Starlight Reverie 4:27
  • 8 Perennial Dreams 5:12
  • 9 The Final Curtain 4:48
  • 10 Suspiria 5:48
  • 11 Arcana 10:41
  • 12 Medley: Sunrise in Eden / My Last Step Beyond 8:09
  • 13 Cheyenne Spirit 6:44

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