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Evernight

Battlelore · 2007

42 min · 9 tracks · symphonic metal

Epic symphonic layers intertwine with thunderous riffs and soaring vocals, creating a fantasy-infused soundscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Ocean's Elysium — This track encapsulates the album's lush orchestration and thematic depth, featuring an ethereal chorus that elevates its mythic imagery.
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    Summon the Wolves — With its driving rhythms and powerful vocal interplay, this song exemplifies Battlelore's signature blend of aggression and melody, drawing listeners into its narrative.
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    We Are the Legions — The anthemic quality of this track makes it a standout; its rallying call evokes a sense of unity and strength that resonates throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo journey
  • epic soundscapes for daydreaming
  • fantasy themes for escapism
  • soaring vocals for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 14, 2007, Evernight is Battlelore's fourth studio album, following their 2005 release, Third Age of the Sun. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique blend of symphonic metal and storytelling lyrics, further refining their sound while continuing to draw inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien's works.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation

Tracklist

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

  • 1 House of Heroes 4:06
  • 2 Ocean's Elysium 4:16
  • 3 Summon the Wolves 4:34
  • 4 We Are the Legions 3:58
  • 5 Into the New World 6:32
  • 6 Longing Horizon 4:35
  • 7 Mask of Flies 4:50
  • 8 The Cloak and the Dagger 4:35
  • 9 Beneath the Waves 5:24

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