Finisterra cover

Finisterra

Mägo de Oz · 2000

108 min · 20 tracks · folk metal

A vibrant fusion of folk melodies and heavy metal riffs that evoke epic narratives and mythological themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • epic narratives and themes
  • engaging mythological storytelling
  • for group celebrations
  • immersive journey through contrasts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
When Mägo de Oz released 'Finisterra' in 2000, they were solidifying their place in the Spanish folk metal scene following their breakthrough album 'La Leyenda de la Mancha' in 1998. This album marked a pivotal moment for the band, as they began to explore more ambitious conceptual storytelling and elaborate arrangements, setting them apart from contemporaries.
Stylistic neighbors
Eluveitie· Korpiklaani· Finntroll

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Prólogo 1:59
  • 2 Satania 8:14
  • 3 La cruz de Santiago 5:19
  • 4 La danza del fuego 5:13
  • 5 Hasta que el cuerpo aguante 4:32
  • 6 El señor de los gramillos 4:59
  • 7 Polla dura no cree en Dios 4:30
  • 8 Maite zaitut 3:20
  • 9 Duerme... 4:29
  • 10 Es hora de marchar 5:03

Disc 2

  • 1 Fiesta pagana 4:56
  • 2 El que quiera entender que entienda 7:27
  • 3 Los renglones torcidos de Dios 6:32
  • 4 Kelpie 4:50
  • 5 Tres tristes tigres 2:43
  • 6 A Costa da Morte 3:34
  • 7 La Santa Compaña 5:34
  • 8 Conxuro 3:45
  • 9 Astaroth 6:31
  • 10 FinisTerra 15:16

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