Is Celebrators of Becoming a good place to start with Therion?

Yes, Celebrators of Becoming is recommended as a starting point for new Therion listeners. Epic orchestral arrangements blend with heavy guitar riffs, creating a grandiose soundscape that defines symphonic metal's theatrical edge. By the time 'Celebrators of Becoming' was released in June 2006, Therion had established themselves as pioneers of symphonic metal, following their critically acclaimed album 'Sirius B' from 2004. This album further cemented their artistic direction, showcasing an ambitious blend of classical and metal elements while expanding their thematic exploration of mythology and history.

Who is Celebrators of Becoming for?

Celebrators of Becoming works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, epic orchestration for late nights and mythological themes for deep thinking.

How many songs are on Celebrators of Becoming?

Celebrators of Becoming has 155 tracks, running approximately 701 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Celebrators of Becoming

Therion · 2006

701 min · 155 tracks · symphonic metal

Epic orchestral arrangements blend with heavy guitar riffs, creating a grandiose soundscape that defines symphonic metal's theatrical edge.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Blood of Kingu Start here — This track exemplifies the album's fusion of heavy metal and orchestral elements, featuring powerful vocals and intricate arrangements that highlight Therion's unique sound.
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Invocation of Naamah — With its haunting melodies and dramatic instrumentation, this song encapsulates the darker themes present in the album, showcasing Therion's lyrical depth and musical complexity.
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The Wild Hunt — This track stands out for its driving rhythm and operatic flourishes, representing the peak of the album's theatrical style while exploring mythological narratives.
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Quetzalcoatl — Integrating diverse musical influences, this song highlights Therion's ability to weave intricate stories through their music, embodying the cultural richness that permeates the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

72 /100

Treeline

Higher than 59% of albums we've rated

The album's orchestral depth and heavy riffs create a distinctive sound, though its length and complexity may challenge casual listeners.

What we noticed

Many tracks incorporate choral elements, creating a grand and theatrical atmosphere that is characteristic of symphonic metal.
The running time includes several extended compositions, with 'Draconian Trilogy' being a notable example that spans over ten minutes.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

dynamic journey with peaks
epic orchestration for late nights
mythological themes for deep thinking
wave-like pacing for immersion
explorative listening in solitude

Maybe skip if you

prefer quick, standalone tracks
seek consistent, upbeat energy

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A solid entry in their catalog that showcases their style but isn't a standout for new listeners.
Career context: By the time 'Celebrators of Becoming' was released in June 2006, Therion had established themselves as pioneers of symphonic metal, following their critically acclaimed album 'Sirius B' from 2004. This album further cemented their artistic direction, showcasing an ambitious blend of classical and metal elements while expanding their thematic exploration of mythology and history.
Stylistic neighbors: Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation

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Tracklist

Disc 1

1 Intro 0:19
2 Blood of Kingu Start here 5:33
3 Uthark Runa 5:05
4 Seven Secrets of the Sphinx 4:17
5 Asgård 4:25
6 Son of the Sun 5:51
7 Invocation of Naamah 5:38
8 Typhon 4:35
9 Draconian Trilogy 6:39
10 Flesh of the Gods 4:17
11 Schwarzalbenheim 3:37
12 Ginnungagap 5:13
13 In Remembrance 6:30
14 The Wild Hunt 3:59
15 The Invincible 5:16
16 Melez 4:12
17 The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah 6:50
18 The Khlysti Evangelist 4:42
19 Siren of the Woods 10:10
20 Quetzalcoatl 3:39
21 Wine of Aluqah 4:47
22 Cults of the Shadow 5:17
23 To Mega Therion 6:51
24 Iron Fist 4:45
25 Outro 0:56

Disc 2

1 Seven Secrets of the Sphinx 3:58
2 Black Sun 5:29
3 Wine of Aluqah 5:05
4 Black Funeral 2:58
5 Soundcheck 1:19
6 Before Show 0:32
7 Stage Excerpt Seven Secrets of the Sphinx / The Crowning of Atlantis / Siren of the Woods 5:10
8 After Show 0:28
9 Blood of Kingu Start here 5:28
10 The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah 6:50
11 A Day in La Paz 16:17
12 Wine of Aluqah 4:48
13 Russian National Anthem 1:26
14 I Wanna Be Somebody 4:18
15 Black Funeral 3:17
16 Iron Fist 4:10
17 The Khlysti Evangelist 4:42
18 Melez 4:12
19 Uthark Runa 4:48
20 Asgård 4:02
21 The Crowning of Atlantis 5:12
22 The Invincible 5:17
23 Uthark Runa 5:02
24 Caffeine 6:03
25 The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah 6:33
26 Cults of the Shadow 5:23
27 To Mega Therion 1:09
28 Black Funeral 2:33
29 Iron Fist 6:07
30 Iron Fist 3:33
31 Backstage 0:31
32 Uthark Runa 4:52
33 Typhon 5:28
34 Cults of the Shadow 5:19
35 Siren of the Woods 4:52
36 Singing A Cappella in the Dark 3:52
37 Drumming in the Dark 3:42

Disc 3

1 Comment From Author 1:21
2 The Golden Embrace 16:48
3 Outro 2:24
4 Pandemonic Outbreak 4:24
5 A Black Rose 4:00
6 The Beauty in Black 4:05
7 To Mega Therion 6:36
8 In the Desert of Set 4:20
9 Birth of Venus Illegitima 5:10
10 Summernight City - (intro) 0:11
11 Summernight City 4:52
12 Summernight City - (outro) 0:38
13 Intro 0:10
14 Seven Secrets of the Sphinx 3:37
15 Invocation of Naamah 5:35
16 Cults of the Shadow 5:21
17 Birth of Venus Illegitima 5:27
18 In the Desert of Set 5:46
19 The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah 5:45
20 Wine of Aluqah 4:57
21 To Mega Therion 6:53
22 Drum Recordings (Kali Yuga) 4:04
23 Joke About Sirius B 0:21
24 Guitar Recordings (Kristian - Kali Yuga) 3:20
25 Discussion About Gay Guitars 1:27
26 Guitar Recordings (Christofer - Abraxas) 2:52
27 Vocal Recordings (Piotr - Dreams of Swedenborg) 1:08
28 Mandolin Recordings (Wondrous World of Punt) 3:32
29 Choir Recordings (Quetzalcoatl, Blood of Kingu), Orchestra Recordings (Wondrous World of Punt), Harpsichord Recordings (Kali Yuga) 2:58
30 Orchestra Recording (Blood of Kingu), Tenor Recordings (The Khlysti Evangelist) 3:15
31 Listening to Organ Recordings (Wondrous World of Punt) 1:14
32 Organ Recordings (Dark Venus Persephone, Wondrous World of Punt) 2:31
33 What Is a Mellotrone? 3:40
34 Mellotrone Recordings (Lemuria) 1:11
35 Mixing (Son of the Sun, Lemuria) 2:06
36 Organ Recordings 3:03