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Atlantis Lucid Dreaming

Therion · 2005

73 min · 14 tracks · symphonic metal

A grand orchestral tapestry intertwines with heavy riffs, creating a cinematic experience of mythic proportions.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its ambitious fusion of metal and orchestral music, as well as its positive critical reception which helped Therion gain traction in international markets. It also marked the band's continued experimentation with storytelling through music, influencing a wave of symphonic metal acts that followed.
Best for
mythical storytelling through sound dynamic journey with peaks wave-like pacing for exploration
Context
In 2005, Therion was transitioning into a more symphonic sound, following their previous album 'Lemuria' from 2004. 'Atlantis Lucid Dreaming' showcased their evolution by blending operatic elements with heavy metal, solidifying their place in the symphonic metal genre.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In Remembrance 6:27
  • 2 Black Fairy Standout 5:55
  • 3 Fly to the Rainbow Standout 8:14
  • 4 Under Jolly Roger 4:35
  • 5 Symphony of the Dead 3:39
  • 6 Here Come the Tears 3:23
  • 7 The Crowning of Atlantis Standout 4:57
  • 8 Mark of Cain 5:01
  • 9 Clavicula Nox 8:51
  • 10 Crazy Nights 3:42
  • 11 From the Dionysian Days 3:16
  • 12 Thor 4:46
  • 13 Seawinds 4:23
  • 14 Black Sun (live) 5:45

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