Released 20 years ago
Burden of Truth
Circle II Circle · 2006
56 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal
Melodic progressive metal intertwines with emotional lyrics and intricate instrumentation, creating a reflective yet powerful sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Who Am I to Be? — Opening the album, this track sets a contemplative tone with its introspective lyrics and dynamic arrangement, immediately engaging listeners.
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Heal You — This song stands out for its emotional depth and soaring chorus, reflecting themes of healing and redemption that resonate throughout the album.
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Burden of Truth — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of self-discovery and existential questioning, featuring intricate guitar work and powerful vocal delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- atmospheric soundscapes for immersion
- emotional depth in every track
- captivating narratives throughout album
- reflective moments for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Burden of Truth is Circle II Circle's third studio album, released in 2006, following their previous work, The Middle of Nowhere. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound after experiencing lineup changes and establishing a more mature musical direction since their debut.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Savage Circus· Iced Earth· Blind Guardian
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Heal You
The narrative shifts from despair to hope through a vivid depiction of personal struggle and recovery.
This transition underscores the album's central theme of overcoming adversity, marking a pivotal shift in tone that enhances emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Who Am I to Be? 5:04
- 2 A Matter of Time 4:08
- 3 Heal You 4:17
- 4 Revelations 3:42
- 5 Your Reality 4:30
- 6 Evermore 2:54
- 7 The Black 4:56
- 8 Messiah 3:32
- 9 Sentenced 4:59
- 10 Burden of Truth 6:45
- 11 Live as One 5:04
- 12 Burden of Truth (acoustically enhanced) 6:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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