Aqua
Angra · 2010
53 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal
A fusion of progressive metal with symphonic elements, creating an ethereal yet powerful soundscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Aqua' is Angra's fifth studio album and marks their return after a four-year hiatus following 'Aurora Consurgens'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation in the progressive metal scene while exploring new musical dimensions and thematic depth.
- If you like
- progressive metal
Aqua is an album by Angra, released in 2010. A fusion of progressive metal with symphonic elements, creating an ethereal yet powerful soundscape. The album received positive reviews from critics, noted for its ambitious compositions and lyrical themes, which reflect on environmental issues. It showcased Angra's continued evolution and helped maintain their status as a prominent force in progressive metal, particularly in Brazil. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aqua sound like?
A fusion of progressive metal with symphonic elements, creating an ethereal yet powerful soundscape. Rooted in progressive metal.
What makes Aqua by Angra notable?
The album received positive reviews from critics, noted for its ambitious compositions and lyrical themes, which reflect on environmental issues. It showcased Angra's continued evolution and helped maintain their status as a prominent force in progressive metal, particularly in Brazil. Released in 2010, 'Aqua' is Angra's fifth studio album and marks their return after a four-year hiatus following 'Aurora Consurgens'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation in the progressive metal scene while exploring new musical dimensions and thematic depth.
Who is Aqua for?
Aqua works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Aqua?
Aqua has 11 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Viderunt te aquæ 1:01
- 2 Arising Thunder Standout 4:52
- 3 Awake From Darkness 5:54
- 4 Lease of Life 4:30
- 5 The Rage of the Waters Standout 5:34
- 6 Spirit of the Air 5:23
- 7 Hollow 5:30
- 8 A Monster in Her Eyes 5:15
- 9 Weakness of a Man Standout 6:12
- 10 Ashes 5:11
- 11 Lease of Life (remix) 3:47
Release Date
January 1, 2010
Artist Origin
Brazil
Runtime
53 min 9 sec
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