Lemuria
Therion · 2004
99 min · 21 tracks · symphonic metal
Orchestral arrangements intertwine with heavy guitar riffs, evoking mythological narratives through symphonic metal's grandeur.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- mythological narratives in sound
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing that captivates
- orchestral depth for headphone detail
- immersive storytelling through music
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 24, 2004, 'Lemuria' marked Therion’s tenth studio album and continued their exploration of symphonic metal after the success of 'Secret of the Runes' in 2001. The band was solidifying their reputation for ambitious compositions that melded classical music with heavy metal, showcasing a rich sound palette that attracted both metal enthusiasts and classical music aficionados.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Typhon 4:36
- 2 Uthark Runa 4:41
- 3 Three Ships of Berik, Part 1: Calling to Arms and Fighting the Battle 3:19
- 4 Three Ships of Berik, Part 2: Victory! 0:44
- 5 Lemuria 4:15
- 6 Quetzalcoatl 3:47
- 7 The Dreams of Swedenborg 4:58
- 8 An Arrow From the Sun 5:54
- 9 Abraxas 5:21
- 10 Feuer Overtüre / Prometheus entfesselt 4:39
Disc 2
- 1 The Blood of Kingu 5:45
- 2 Son of the Sun 5:35
- 3 The Khlysti Evangelist 5:38
- 4 Dark Venus Persephone 4:02
- 5 Kali Yuga, Part 1 3:27
- 6 Kali Yuga, Part 2 5:48
- 7 The Wondrous World of Punt 7:19
- 8 Melek Taus 5:31
- 9 Call of Dagon 4:14
- 10 Sirius B 3:43
- 11 Voyage of Gurdjieff (The Fourth Way) 5:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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