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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

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