Hydra
Within Temptation · 2014
49 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal · gothic metal · symphonic metal
Symphonic metal anthems intertwine with haunting vocals and cinematic arrangements, creating an immersive soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive soundscapes for deep listening
- steady pacing with emotional climaxes
- haunting vocals for reflective moments
- anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
- for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- dislike cinematic, expansive arrangements
Where this album fits
- Themes
- contemporary societal issues· cinematic soundscapes· collaborative innovation
- Career context
- Released on January 22, 2014, 'Hydra' is Within Temptation's sixth studio album, following their successful 2011 release 'The Unforgiving.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their position as a leading force in the symphonic metal genre while exploring collaborations with various artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Epica· Lacuna Coil
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Endless Forms Most Beautiful by Nightwish — Shares grand orchestral arrangements and thematic explorations of humanity and nature.The Quantum Enigma by Epica — Combines symphonic elements with heavy riffs while addressing thought-provoking lyrical themes.Broken Crown Halo by Lacuna Coil — Blends dark atmospheric soundscapes with haunting vocals, exploring emotional and societal themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let Us Burn 5:33
- 2 Dangerous 4:54
- 3 And We Run 3:51
- 4 Paradise (What About Us?) 5:21
- 5 Edge of the World 4:56
- 6 Silver Moonlight 5:18
- 7 Covered by Roses 4:49
- 8 Dog Days 4:48
- 9 Tell Me Why 6:12
- 10 Whole World Is Watching 4:05
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