Released 24 years ago this June
Century Child
Nightwish · 2002
50 min · 10 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal
A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and powerful metal riffs, creating an epic, cinematic soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- cinematic soundscapes for immersion
- climactic moments that inspire awe
- emotional depth with orchestral elements
- reflective moods for introspective moments
Maybe skip if you want
- quick bursts of instant gratification
- dislike for cohesive storytelling
Where this album fits
- Themes
- orchestral grandeur· childhood innocence· mythical storytelling
- Career context
- Released on June 24, 2002, 'Century Child' is Nightwish's fourth studio album and marked a significant evolution in their sound. Following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Wishmaster', this record showcased a more mature approach with increased orchestration and complex themes, setting the stage for their future trajectory as a leading band in symphonic metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Within Temptation· Epica· Therion
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Divine Conspiracy by Epica — Shares orchestral grandeur and complex themes, blending metal with symphonic elements.Mother Earth by Within Temptation — Combines lush arrangements and storytelling with a powerful vocal delivery, echoing similar epic qualities.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bless the Child 6:12
- 2 End of All Hope 3:55
- 3 Dead to the World 4:19
- 4 Ever Dream 4:43
- 5 Slaying the Dreamer 4:31
- 6 Forever Yours 3:50
- 7 Ocean Soul 4:14
- 8 Feel for You 3:55
- 9 The Phantom of the Opera 4:10
- 10 Beauty of the Beast 10:23
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