Decades
Nightwish · 2018
141 min · 22 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal
A reflective journey through symphonic metal that captures Nightwish's evolution and lyrical depth across time.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- reflective moments for deep thinking
- long-form tracks for patient listeners
- epic storytelling across multiple themes
- cathartic crescendos and releases
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Themes
- musical evolution· nostalgic reflection
- Career context
- Released on March 9, 2018, 'Decades' celebrates Nightwish's two-decade legacy, serving as a retrospective compilation of their most significant tracks. This album marks a transitional phase for the band following the departure of longtime vocalist Tarja Turunen and the successful integration of Floor Jansen, showcasing both their historical roots and modern interpretations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Within Temptation· Epica· Therion
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Hydra by Within Temptation — Explores similar themes of evolution and introspection with rich orchestration and powerful vocals.The Quantum Enigma by Epica — Combines symphonic elements and lyrical depth, reflecting on personal and philosophical themes.Moonbathers by Delain — Shares a blend of melodic metal and lush arrangements, focusing on emotional narratives and nostalgia.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Greatest Show on Earth 23:59
- 2 Élan 4:47
- 3 My Walden 4:42
- 4 Storytime 5:31
- 5 I Want My Tears Back 5:11
- 6 Amaranth 3:58
- 7 The Poet and the Pendulum 13:54
- 8 Nemo 4:36
- 9 Wish I Had an Angel 4:03
Disc 2
- 1 Ghost Love Score 10:02
- 2 Slaying the Dreamer 4:35
- 3 End of All Hope 4:23
- 4 10th Man Down 5:29
- 5 The Kinslayer 4:10
- 6 Dead Boy’s Poem 6:53
- 7 Gethsemane 5:22
- 8 Devil & the Deep Dark Ocean 4:46
- 9 Sacrament of Wilderness 4:15
- 10 Sleeping Sun 4:33
- 11 Elvenpath 4:42
- 12 The Carpenter 6:00
- 13 Nightwish (demo) 5:49
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