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A Twist in the Myth

Blind Guardian · 2006

77 min · 14 tracks · power metal · speed metal

Epic melodies intertwine with orchestral elements and complex rhythms, creating a grand tapestry of power metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • epic melodies for grand escapism
  • wave-like pacing inviting reflection
  • immersive storytelling through music
  • orchestral elements enhancing drama

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2006, 'A Twist in the Myth' is Blind Guardian's eighth studio album, following their acclaimed 'Imaginations from the Other Side'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of power metal, incorporating progressive elements while exploring thematic depth in their lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Helloween· Iced Earth· DragonForce

Tracklist

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

  • 1 This Will Never End 5:07
  • 2 Otherland 5:15
  • 3 Turn the Page 4:18
  • 4 Fly 5:45
  • 5 Carry the Blessed Home 4:04
  • 6 Another Stranger Me 4:37
  • 7 Straight Through the Mirror 5:50
  • 8 Lionheart 4:17
  • 9 Skalds and Shadows 3:13
  • 10 The Edge 4:29
  • 11 The New Order 4:53
  • 12 Dead Sound of Misery 5:20
  • 13 [silence] 8:07
  • 14 [Interview] 12:38

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