Era cover

Era

Elvenking · 2012

52 min · 12 tracks · power metal · folk metal

A vivid blend of folk melodies and powerful metal riffs creates a fantastical soundscape on this album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fantastical soundscapes for daydreaming
  • cathartic releases with powerful riffs
  • playful storytelling in diverse tracks
  • intense emotions with vivid imagery

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification over depth

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 14, 2012, 'Era' is Elvenking's sixth studio album, following their 2010 release 'Red Silent Tides.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique blend of folk and power metal, building a dedicated fanbase and establishing themselves within the European metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Korpiklaani· Finntroll· Blind Guardian

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Loser 4:58
  • 2 I Am The Monster 5:13
  • 3 Midnight Skies, Winter Sighs 4:34
  • 4 A Song For The People 1:47
  • 5 We, Animals 4:08
  • 6 Through Wolf's Eyes 3:18
  • 7 Walking Dead 3:45
  • 8 Forget-Me-Not 5:40
  • 9 Poor Little Baroness 5:19
  • 10 The Time Of Your Life 4:21
  • 11 Chronicle Of A Frozen Era 6:41
  • 12 Ophale 2:46

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