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Aurora Consurgens

Angra · 2006

50 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal

A bold fusion of intricate melodies and heavy riffs, reflecting existential themes through progressive metal lenses.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks wave-like pacing for deep engagement existential themes for reflective moments
Context
By the time 'Aurora Consurgens' was released in 2006, Angra was navigating a transitional phase following the departure of vocalist André Matos. This album marked their fifth studio release, showcasing a matured sound while still retaining the band's signature blend of power and progressive metal elements established in their earlier works.
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Aurora Consurgens is an album by Angra, released in 2006. A bold fusion of intricate melodies and heavy riffs, reflecting existential themes through progressive metal lenses. The album received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its complex compositions and thematic depth. Notably, it helped solidify Angra's reputation within the progressive metal scene, contributing to their subsequent tours and festival appearances that expanded their international fanbase. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Aurora Consurgens sound like?

A bold fusion of intricate melodies and heavy riffs, reflecting existential themes through progressive metal lenses. Rooted in progressive metal.

What makes Aurora Consurgens by Angra notable?

The album received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its complex compositions and thematic depth. Notably, it helped solidify Angra's reputation within the progressive metal scene, contributing to their subsequent tours and festival appearances that expanded their international fanbase. By the time 'Aurora Consurgens' was released in 2006, Angra was navigating a transitional phase following the departure of vocalist André Matos. This album marked their fifth studio release, showcasing a matured sound while still retaining the band's signature blend of power and progressive metal elements established in their earlier works.

Who is Aurora Consurgens for?

Aurora Consurgens works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, wave-like pacing for deep engagement and existential themes for reflective moments.

How many songs are on Aurora Consurgens?

Aurora Consurgens has 10 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·50:47

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

  • 1 The Course of Nature Standout 4:30
  • 2 The Voice Commanding You 5:27
  • 3 Ego Painted Grey Standout 5:38
  • 4 Breaking Ties 3:29
  • 5 Salvation: Suicide Standout 4:21
  • 6 Window to Nowhere 6:02
  • 7 So Near So Far 7:09
  • 8 Passing By 6:32
  • 9 Scream Your Heart Out 4:25
  • 10 Abandoned Fate 3:09

Release Date

January 1, 2006

Genre

progressive metal

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Artist Origin

Brazil

Runtime

50 min 47 sec