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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • epic melodies for daydreaming
  • immersive journey with crescendos
  • soaring vocals for emotional release
  • late-night reflective listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career 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
Nightwish· Epica· Blind Guardian

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… 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 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 6:35
  • 15 The Cage / Vodka (Hava Nagila) 7:30
  • 16 San Sebastian 6:30

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