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Design Your Universe

Epica · 2009

79 min · 14 tracks · symphonic metal

Symphonic metal grandeur intertwines with orchestral arrangements and potent vocals, creating an epic sonic journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Themes
freedom of expression· orchestral grandeur
Career context
Released on September 16, 2009, 'Design Your Universe' is Epica's fourth studio album, following their successful 'The Divine Conspiracy'. At this point in their career, Epica was solidifying their status in the symphonic metal genre and expanding their musical horizons with more complex arrangements and thematic depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Within Temptation· Kamelot

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Samadhi (prelude) 1:26
  • 2 Resign to Surrender (A New Age Dawns, Part IV) 6:18
  • 3 Unleashed 5:48
  • 4 Martyr of the Free Word 5:03
  • 5 Our Destiny 6:00
  • 6 Kingdom of Heaven (A New Age Dawns, Part V) 13:35
  • 7 The Price of Freedom (interlude) 1:14
  • 8 Burn to a Cinder 5:40
  • 9 Tides of Time 5:33
  • 10 Deconstruct 4:13
  • 11 Semblance of Liberty 5:42
  • 12 White Waters 4:44
  • 13 Design Your Universe (A New Age Dawns, Part VI) 9:28
  • 14 Incentive 4:14

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