A'arab Zaraq – Lucid Dreaming cover

A'arab Zaraq – Lucid Dreaming

Therion · 1997

71 min · 18 tracks · symphonic metal

Ethereal symphonic metal weaves through dark, dreamlike landscapes, blending operatic vocals with heavy guitar riffs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied intensity
  • ethereal soundscapes for deep focus
  • cathartic release through operatic vocals
  • wave-like pacing that invites immersion
  • late-night exploration of dreams

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'A'arab Zaraq – Lucid Dreaming' was Therion's fifth studio album and marked their transition into a more symphonic style. Following the underground success of their earlier works, this album solidified their reputation within the symphonic metal genre and showcased their ambitious orchestral arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In Remembrance 6:28
  • 2 Black Fairy 5:56
  • 3 Fly to the Rainbow 8:14
  • 4 Children of the Damned 4:30
  • 5 Under Jolly Roger 4:36
  • 6 Symphony of the Dead (re-recorded shortened instrumental version) 3:39
  • 7 Here Comes the Tears 3:21
  • 8 Enter Transcendental Sleep 4:22
  • 9 The Quiet Desert 3:52
  • 10 Down the Qliphothic Tunnel 2:53
  • 11 Up to Netzach / Floating Back 4:08
  • 12 The Fall Into Eclipse 3:44
  • 13 Enter Transcendental Sleep 3:51
  • 14 The Gates to A’arab Zaraq Are Open 1:25
  • 15 The Quiet Desert 3:51
  • 16 Down the Qliphothic Tunnel 2:53
  • 17 Up to Netzach 2:53
  • 18 Floating Back 0:49

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