What makes Crows Fly Black by Tarot notable?

Crows Fly Black received positive critical reception, particularly within the European metal community, noted for its sophisticated songwriting and thematic depth. The album helped solidify Tarot's status as a significant act in the heavy metal genre, influencing subsequent Finnish metal bands with its blend of melodic structures and dark lyrical content. Released in 2006, Crows Fly Black is Tarot's fifth studio album and showcases a matured sound following their previous record, 2003's Suffer Our Pleasures. At this point in their career, Tarot was solidifying their place within the Finnish heavy metal scene, building on their established reputation for intricate melodies and powerful lyrics.

Who is Crows Fly Black for?

Crows Fly Black works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and atmospheric background focus.

How many songs are on Crows Fly Black?

Crows Fly Black has 11 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Crows Fly Black

Tarot · 2006

52 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal

A dark and brooding fusion of heavy metal with melodic elements, echoing themes of despair and existential struggle.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Crows Fly Black — The title track sets the tone for the album, featuring haunting melodies intertwined with aggressive instrumentation that encapsulates the overarching themes of loss and darkness.
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Traitor — This track showcases Tarot's ability to combine catchy hooks with intricate guitar work, highlighting both their musical prowess and thematic storytelling about betrayal.
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Messenger of Gods — With its epic structure and mythological references, this song exemplifies Tarot's lyrical ambition and musical complexity, making it a standout piece on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
long, immersive listening sessions
atmospheric background focus
dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2006, Crows Fly Black is Tarot's fifth studio album and showcases a matured sound following their previous record, 2003's Suffer Our Pleasures. At this point in their career, Tarot was solidifying their place within the Finnish heavy metal scene, building on their established reputation for intricate melodies and powerful lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors: Stratovarius· Blind Guardian· Helloween

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Before the Skies Come Down

The shift from descriptive imagery to urgent questioning reflects an impending sense of doom as the song builds towards its climax.

This moment captures a pivotal emotional transition that intensifies the listener's engagement with the narrative arc of the song.

Tracklist

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

1 Crows Fly Black 6:31
2 Traitor 3:39
3 Ashes to the Stars 5:25
4 Messenger of Gods 4:23
5 Before the Skies Come Down 4:06
6 Tides 5:33
7 Bleeding Dust 4:19
8 You 3:44
9 Howl! 4:22
10 Grey 4:49
11 Veteran of Psychic Wars 5:08

What to play next

Listen next

Undead Indeed

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To Live Again

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