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Far Beyond the World

Ten · 2001

62 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A blend of soaring melodies and heavy riffs creates a dramatic landscape filled with emotional intensity and lyrical depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Scarlet and the Grey — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and powerful lyrics, encapsulating themes of conflict and reflection.
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    Heart Like a Lion — A standout anthem that combines uplifting instrumentation with empowering lyrics about resilience, making it a fan favorite.
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    Far Beyond the World — The title track embodies the essence of the album with its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in melody, showcasing Ten’s soulful approach.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melodic anthems for reflection
  • introspective journeys through sound
  • powerful themes of vulnerability
  • captivating narratives unfold gradually
  • evening listening for contemplation

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, Far Beyond the World is Ten's fifth studio album, following their 1999 record The Name of the Rose. At this point, the band had solidified their hard rock sound while exploring more melodic elements, reflecting a mature phase in their musical evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Threshold· Harem Scarem· Dream Theater

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Scarlet and the Grey 5:31
  • 2 Strange Land 5:12
  • 3 What About Me? 5:34
  • 4 Glimmer of Evil 5:48
  • 5 Last of the Lovers 6:11
  • 6 Heart Like a Lion 5:16
  • 7 Black Shadows 5:29
  • 8 High Tide 5:45
  • 9 Far Beyond the World 5:10
  • 10 Who Do You Want to Love? 5:45
  • 11 Outlawed and Notorious 6:37
  • 12 The Soldier

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