What makes Autumntales by Lyriel notable?

Autumntales received positive reviews for its intricate arrangements and lyrical depth, marking a significant step in Lyriel's evolution as a band. The album helped to further establish them in the European folk metal landscape and contributed to their growing fanbase. Released in January 2006, Autumntales is Lyriel's second album, following their debut, Prisonworld, which established them within the folk metal scene. At this point in their career, the band was refining their blend of symphonic and folk elements, solidifying their unique sound and thematic focus on nature and fantasy.

How many songs are on Autumntales?

Autumntales has 14 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Autumntales

Lyriel · 2006

50 min · 14 tracks · folk metal

Folk metal melodies intertwine with ethereal vocals, creating a lush soundscape reminiscent of autumn's fleeting beauty.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Surrender in Dance — This track showcases the band's ability to blend rhythmic intensity with melodic grace, featuring dynamic instrumentation and enchanting vocals that capture the essence of celebration.
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Fairyland — With its whimsical imagery and narrative quality, this song embodies the album’s thematic focus on fantasy worlds while highlighting the band's lyrical storytelling capabilities.
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Hijo de la Luna — A cover of the popular song, Lyriel's rendition brings a fresh folk metal perspective that resonates with their signature style, making it a standout track on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong composition and distinctiveness within its genre but lacks some cohesion in its lengthy tracklist.

What we noticed

Vocal arrangements alternate between clean ethereal singing and harsher growls, creating dynamic contrasts throughout the tracks.
Several tracks incorporate tempo changes that shift from fast-paced sections to slower, more melodic passages, enhancing the emotional impact.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 First Autumn Days 2:06
2 Surrender in Dance 3:47
3 Memoria 3:38
4 My Favourite Dream 3:49
5 The Promised Land 3:21
6 Days of Yore 4:13
7 Fairyland 3:47
8 Autumntales 4:11
9 Wild Birds 3:16
10 Hijo de la Luna 4:10
11 Enchanted Moonlight 4:52
12 Regen 4:07
13 Last Autumn Days 1:28
14 My Favourite Dream (Dedicated version) 3:46

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Prisonworld

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