For the Sake of Revenge
Sonata Arctica · 2006
76 min · 16 tracks · power metal
Epic melodies and soaring vocals intertwine with symphonic arrangements, creating a dynamic power metal experience.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number four on the Finnish Albums Chart and marked a critical point in Sonata Arctica's career as they began to gain international recognition. Its blend of melodic elements with heavier instrumentation influenced the burgeoning symphonic metal scene, inspiring numerous bands within the genre.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys epic melodies for daydreaming immersive journey with crescendos
- Context
- Released on March 31, 2006, 'For the Sake of Revenge' is Sonata Arctica's fifth studio album, following their commercially successful 'Reckoning Night' from 2004. By this time, the band had solidified their status in the power metal scene, showcasing an evolution in their sound and lyrical themes that explored deeper emotional narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amberian Dawn· Majesty· Nocturna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro (Prelude for Reckoning) 2:16
- 2 Misplaced 4:43
- 3 Blinded No More 5:16
- 4 Fullmoon / White Pearl, Black Oceans… Standout 5:49
- 5 Victoria’s Secret 5:03
- 6 Broken 5:26
- 7 8th Commandment 3:56
- 8 Shamandalie 3:54
- 9 Kingdom for a Heart Standout 4:17
- 10 Replica 4:08
- 11 My Land 4:36
- 12 Black Sheep 4:00
- 13 Gravenimage 2:23
- 14 Don’t Say a Word Standout 6:35
- 15 The Cage / Vodka (Hava Nagila) 7:30
- 16 San Sebastian 6:30
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