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Behind the Shadows

Silent Stream of Godless Elegy · 1998

51 min · 12 tracks · folk metal

A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and heavy folk instrumentation creates a mystical soundscape steeped in Czech folklore.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Garden — This track encapsulates the album's essence with its rich orchestration and evocative lyrics that draw on nature imagery, creating a deep emotional connection.
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    When Sun Rises for the Last Time — With its poignant contemplation on mortality, this track highlights the band's ability to weave philosophical themes into their music while maintaining melodic beauty.
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    I Come and I Stand at Every Door — This cover of a poem by William Butler Yeats offers a haunting interpretation that showcases the band's lyrical depth and ability to reinterpret classic themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wizard 4:19
  • 2 Garden 4:45
  • 3 The Last Place 4:58
  • 4 Old Women's Dance 3:19
  • 5 When Sun Rises for the Last Time 2:34
  • 6 Summoning of the Muse 5:05
  • 7 Ghost 4:46
  • 8 Embrace Beyond 2:05
  • 9 Black Tunnel 5:17
  • 10 Shadow 4:48
  • 11 Cantara 5:47
  • 12 I Come and I Stand at Every Door 3:33

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