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Carved in Stone

Shadow Gallery · 1995

71 min · 20 tracks · progressive metal

Epic soundscapes intertwine with intricate melodies, showcasing Shadow Gallery's signature progressive metal complexity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression through themes
  • wave-like pacing with contrasts
  • epic soundscapes for immersion
  • intricate melodies for detail lovers
  • reflective moments in transitions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, standalone tracks
  • seek constant high energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 11, 1995, 'Carved in Stone' was Shadow Gallery's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Legacy'. By this point, the band had developed a dedicated fanbase within the progressive metal genre and sought to expand their sonic palette while refining their storytelling through music.
Stylistic neighbors
Dream Theater· Symphony X· Fates Warning

Tracklist

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

  • 1 CliffHanger 8:41
  • 2 Segue 0:40
  • 3 Crystalline Dream 5:44
  • 4 Segue 0:43
  • 5 Don’t Ever Cry, Just Remember 6:29
  • 6 Segue 1:03
  • 7 Warcry 5:59
  • 8 Celtic Princess 2:05
  • 9 Deeper Than Life 4:32
  • 10 Segue 0:16
  • 11 Alaska 5:18
  • 12 Segue 0:18
  • 13 Ghostship: The Gathering the Night Before 2:42
  • 14 Ghostship: Voyage 1:37
  • 15 Ghostship: Dead Calm 2:32
  • 16 Ghostship: Approaching Storm 2:24
  • 17 Ghostship: Storm 5:38
  • 18 Ghostship: Enchantment 3:57
  • 19 Ghostship: Legend 2:54
  • 20 TG94 7:24

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata