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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