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Gaia III: Atlantia

Mägo de Oz · 2010

95 min · 16 tracks · folk metal

A sprawling symphonic journey blending folk metal with theatrical storytelling and lush orchestration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with climactic moments
  • theatrical storytelling for immersive experience
  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • ideal for focused listening sessions
  • engaging narrative arcs throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Gaia III: Atlantia marked Mägo de Oz's return after a five-year hiatus following their previous album, Gaia II: La voz dormida. By 2010, the band had solidified their signature style of fusing traditional folk elements with heavy metal influences, becoming a prominent figure in the Spanish rock scene. This release further developed their narrative approach to songwriting, focusing on environmental themes and mythology.
Stylistic neighbors
Eluveitie· Korpiklaani· Finntroll

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 El latido de Gaia (Intro) 4:09
  • 2 Dies irae 9:28
  • 3 Für immer 4:44
  • 4 Vodka'n'roll 3:38
  • 5 El príncipe de la dulce pena, parte IV 4:25
  • 6 Mi hogar eres tú 6:05
  • 7 Fuerza y honor (El Dorado) 4:50
  • 8 El violín del diablo 4:57
  • 9 Siempre (Adiós Dulcinea, parte II) 4:45

Disc 2

  • 1 Mis demonios (Atrévete a vivir) 4:15
  • 2 Que el viento sople a tu favor 4:18
  • 3 Sueños dormidos 5:18
  • 4 Aún amanece gratis 4:54
  • 5 La soga del muerto (Ayahuasca) 3:16
  • 6 La ira de Gaia 6:50
  • 7 Atlantia 19:14

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