Licht
Die Apokalyptischen Reiter · 2008
66 min · 17 tracks · death metal
A dynamic blend of heavy riffs and orchestral elements intertwine with poetic lyrics, creating a profound sonic experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wir sind das Licht — This track encapsulates the album's themes of hope and resilience, blending melodic hooks with powerful guitar work that showcases the band's unique style.
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Auf die Liebe — With its infectious chorus and energetic instrumentation, this song serves as an anthem celebrating love amidst chaos, highlighting the band's romantic influences.
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Adrenalin — The driving force of this track exemplifies the band's signature fusion of metal and melody, making it a standout moment for fans of high-energy compositions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- explosive moments of intensity
- cathartic release through sound
- reflective pauses amidst energy
- poetic depth in lyrical themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Licht' was released in 2008, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter had established themselves as prominent figures in the Neue Deutsche Härte scene, following their breakthrough album 'Riders on the Storm' in 2006. This album marked their sixth studio release and showcased a matured sound that continued to evolve their eclectic style, incorporating folk and symphonic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Heaven Shall Burn· Eluveitie· Finntroll
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Es wird schlimmer 4:12
- 2 Auf die Liebe 3:14
- 3 Wir sind das Licht 3:07
- 4 Nach der Ebbe 3:38
- 5 Adrenalin 3:47
- 6 Der Elende 5:36
- 7 Heut’ ist der Tag 2:50
- 8 Wir hoffen 3:58
- 9 Der Weg 3:35
- 10 Ein Lichtlein 4:29
- 11 Auferstehen soll in Herrlichkeit 4:41
- 12 Ich suche 4:20
- 13 Adrenalin (Monstermix) 2:56
- 14 Wir sind das Licht 3:30
- 15 Es wird schlimmer 4:35
- 16 Der Weg 3:56
- 17 Nach der Ebbe 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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