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.
Why this album works
Finisterra received widespread acclaim, helping to elevate Mägo de Oz to prominence in the Spanish music scene. The album's single 'Fiesta pagana' became a cultural anthem, often played at festivals, and its mix of traditional folk elements with heavy metal has inspired numerous artists within the genre.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys epic narratives and themes engaging mythological storytelling
- 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
- Furor Gallico· Feuerschwanz· Ensiferum
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 Standout 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 Standout 4:56
- 2 El que quiera entender que entienda 7:27
- 3 Los renglones torcidos de Dios Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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