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A Night at the Opera

Blind Guardian · 2002

70 min · 11 tracks · power metal · speed metal

Epic orchestration and intricate melodies collide with powerful vocals, crafting a grand narrative experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • grand narrative unfolding gradually
  • epic climaxes rewarding patience
  • immersive storytelling through music
  • intense emotional peaks and valleys

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'A Night at the Opera' is Blind Guardian's first studio album in four years, following their acclaimed 'Nightfall in Middle-Earth'. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, integrating more orchestral elements and complex arrangements, reflecting their growing ambition as a power metal band.
Stylistic neighbors
Helloween· Iced Earth· DragonForce

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Precious Jerusalem 6:22
  • 2 Battlefield 5:37
  • 3 Under the Ice 5:44
  • 4 Sadly Sings Destiny 6:04
  • 5 The Maiden and the Minstrel Knight 5:30
  • 6 Wait for an Answer 6:30
  • 7 The Soulforged 5:18
  • 8 Age of False Innocence 6:05
  • 9 Punishment Divine 5:45
  • 10 And Then There Was Silence 14:07
  • 11 Mies del dolor 3:39

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