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Released 20 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing for deep engagement
  • existential themes for reflective moments
  • intricate melodies for attentive listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, immediate gratification
  • avoid complex lyrical explorations

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Symphony X· Dream Theater· Kamelot

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Course of Nature 4:30
  • 2 The Voice Commanding You 5:27
  • 3 Ego Painted Grey 5:38
  • 4 Breaking Ties 3:29
  • 5 Salvation: Suicide 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

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