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Belfast

Mägo de Oz · 2004

76 min · 15 tracks · folk metal

A vibrant fusion of Celtic melodies and heavy metal riffs, creating anthemic soundscapes that evoke both celebration and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Belfast Start here — This title track encapsulates the album’s themes of nostalgia and resilience, featuring powerful lyrics paired with a stirring arrangement that captures the listener's attention.
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    La rosa de los vientos (metal versión) — This reimagined version combines lyrical depth with dynamic instrumentation, demonstrating the band's ability to reinterpret their earlier work within a heavier framework.
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    Dame tu amor — A passionate love ballad that highlights the band's versatility, merging soft melodies with energetic bursts typical of their style, making it a memorable standout.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Established Mägo de Oz's reputation in folk metal with significant chart success.
Themes
Celtic resilience· Spanish folklore fusion
Moods
Dreamy· Nostalgic
Career context
In 2004, Mägo de Oz released 'Belfast' as their fifth studio album, following the successful 'Finisterra' from 2000. At this point, they were solidifying their position in the folk metal genre, blending hard rock with traditional influences and expanding their fanbase across Spain and Latin America.
Stylistic neighbors
Eluveitie· Korpiklaani· Finntroll
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro: Irish Pub 3:00
  • 2 Belfast Start here 4:54
  • 3 La rosa de los vientos (metal versión) 6:21
  • 4 Dame tu amor 3:26
  • 5 Mujer amante 7:04
  • 6 Alma (versión orquestal) 6:50
  • 7 Más que una intención 7:19
  • 8 Dama negra 5:04
  • 9 Todo irá bien 5:20
  • 10 Se acabó (instrumental) 2:54
  • 11 Hasta que tu muerte nos separe (versión orquestal) 5:33
  • 12 Somewhere Over the Rainbow 4:35

Disc 2

  • 1 Belfast - Entrevista 7:18
  • 2 La Rosa De Los Vientos [Video Clip] 4:29
  • 3 Sesión Fotográfica 2:14

What to play next

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A Costa da Rock

2003

Sets the stage with energetic rock before diving into Belfast's anthemic style.
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