Beyond the Black
Beyond the Black · 2023
55 min · 13 tracks · symphonic metal
Epic orchestral arrangements blend with powerful vocals to create a sweeping, cinematic experience in symphonic metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Is There Anybody Out There? — This opening track sets a haunting tone with its atmospheric intro and showcases the band's signature blend of orchestration and heavy guitar riffs.
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Reincarnation — A standout track that combines lyrical introspection with powerful choruses, illustrating the band's ability to fuse emotional depth with grand soundscapes.
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Not in Our Name — This song confronts social issues head-on, featuring anthemic hooks that resonate with listeners while emphasizing the band's commitment to meaningful themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong orchestral arrangements and powerful vocals but has a mixed flow due to its length and multiple versions.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with orchestral backing, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate choral elements that enhance the epic feel, particularly in the choruses.
- The album includes multiple versions of songs, such as piano and string renditions, which provide different interpretations of the same material.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cinematic soundscapes for reflection
- epic arrangements for emotional release
- uplifting moments amidst introspection
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- powerful vocals for cathartic energy
Maybe skip if you
- dislike orchestral instrumentation
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Beyond the Black is the fourth studio album from the German symphonic metal band, released on January 13, 2023. This album follows their critically acclaimed record, Horizons, and represents a continued evolution of their sound as they explore deeper themes and more complex compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Epica· Nightwish· Within Temptation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Is There Anybody Out There? 4:29
- 2 Reincarnation 4:13
- 3 Free Me 4:01
- 4 Winter Is Coming 4:37
- 5 Into the Light 4:12
- 6 Wide Awake 4:10
- 7 Dancing in the Dark 4:05
- 8 Raise Your Head 4:18
- 9 Not in Our Name 3:40
- 10 I Remember Dying 4:15
- 11 I Remember Dying (Stranger reprise) 4:09
- 12 Wide Awake (piano version) 4:12
- 13 Raise Your Head (string version) 4:53
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