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Best Reached Horizons

Angra · 2012

117 min · 20 tracks · progressive metal

Progressive metal intricacies intertwine with melodic hooks and soaring vocals, reflecting both ambition and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • soaring vocals for introspective moments
  • wave-like pacing invites reflection
  • engaging live performance energy
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • instant gratification seekers
  • short attention spans

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2012, 'Best Reached Horizons' is Angra's seventh studio album, coming after a period of lineup changes and the departure of long-time vocalist Edu Falaschi. This album represents a new phase for the band, featuring vocalist Fabio Lione from Rhapsody of Fire, which infused fresh dynamics into their sound as they sought to redefine their identity in the progressive metal genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Symphony X· Dream Theater· Kamelot

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Carry On 5:03
  • 2 Angels Cry 6:49
  • 3 Wuthering Heights 4:41
  • 4 Evil Warning 6:42
  • 5 Nothing to Say 6:21
  • 6 Holy Land 6:27
  • 7 Carolina IV (live) 13:13
  • 8 Freedom Call 5:06
  • 9 Lisbon 5:13
  • 10 Metal Icarus 6:24

Disc 2

  • 1 Nova Era 4:52
  • 2 Rebirth 5:18
  • 3 Hunters and Prey 6:29
  • 4 Spread Your Fire 4:25
  • 5 Waiting Silence 4:55
  • 6 The Course of Nature 4:30
  • 7 Salvation: Suicide 4:22
  • 8 Arising Thunder 4:52
  • 9 Lease of Life 4:30
  • 10 Kashmir 7:38

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