Lokikirja
Nightwish · 2009
429 min · 85 tracks · power metal
Symphonic metal grandeur meets operatic vocals, weaving epic tales with intricate arrangements and powerful instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Elvenpath Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its enchanting melodies and dynamic shifts, highlighting the band's signature blend of metal and orchestration.
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Beauty and the Beast — The duet between male and female vocals showcases Nightwish's ability to merge heavy instrumentation with poignant lyrical storytelling, exemplifying their thematic depth.
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Stargazers — With its ethereal atmosphere and soaring melodies, this track encapsulates the band's exploration of fantasy themes while showcasing Anette Olzon's vocal range.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- majestic soundscapes for immersion
- mythic storytelling through music
- for late-night introspection
- epic orchestral arrangements throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seeking immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases ambitious orchestration and complex compositions, marking a significant artistic moment.
- Themes
- mythic storytelling· orchestral grandeur· fantasy landscapes
- Career context
- When 'Lokikirja' was released in 2009, Nightwish was transitioning after the departure of vocalist Tarja Turunen in 2005 and the introduction of Anette Olzon. This album marked a significant moment in their evolution, showcasing a refined sound that blended theatrical storytelling with heavy metal elements, solidifying their place in the symphonic metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Within Temptation· Epica· Therion
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Elvenpath Start here 4:40
- 2 Beauty and the Beast 6:24
- 3 The Carpenter 5:57
- 4 Astral Romance 5:12
- 5 Angels Fall First 5:34
- 6 Tutankhamen 5:31
- 7 Nymphomaniac Fantasia 4:47
- 8 Know Why the Nightingale Sings 4:14
- 9 Lappi (Lapland): I. Erämaajärvi 2:15
- 10 Lappi (Lapland): II. Witchdrums 1:18
- 11 Lappi (Lapland): III. This Moment Is Eternity 3:12
- 12 Lappi (Lapland): IV. Etiäinen 2:34
Disc 2
- 1 Stargazers 4:28
- 2 Gethsemane 5:22
- 3 Devil & the Deep Dark Ocean 4:46
- 4 Sacrament of Wilderness 4:12
- 5 Passion and the Opera 4:50
- 6 Swanheart 4:44
- 7 Moondance 3:31
- 8 The Riddler 5:15
- 9 The Pharaoh Sails to Orion 6:26
- 10 Walking in the Air 5:30
- 11 Sleeping Sun 4:05
Disc 3
- 1 She Is My Sin 4:46
- 2 The Kinslayer 3:58
- 3 Come Cover Me 4:34
- 4 Wanderlust 4:50
- 5 Two for Tragedy 3:50
- 6 Wishmaster 4:24
- 7 Bare Grace Misery 3:41
- 8 Crownless 4:28
- 9 Deep Silent Complete 3:57
- 10 Dead Boy’s Poem 6:47
- 11 FantasMic 8:17
Disc 4
- 1 Over the Hills and Far Away 5:03
- 2 10th Man Down 5:24
- 3 Away 4:33
- 4 Astral Romance (remake 2001) 5:22
- 5 The Kinslayer (live) 4:12
- 6 She Is My Sin (live) 4:44
- 7 Sacrament of Wilderness (live) 5:01
- 8 Walking in the Air (live) 5:10
- 9 Beauty and the Beast (live) 6:40
- 10 Wishmaster (live) 5:03
Disc 5
- 2 The Wayfarer 3:24
- 3 Come Cover Me (live) 4:53
- 4 Dead Boy’s Poem (live) 6:48
- 5 Once Upon a Troubador 5:18
- 6 A Return to the Sea 5:49
- 7 Sleepwalker (Heavy version) 3:07
- 8 Nightquest 4:15
Disc 6
- 1 Bless the Child 6:12
- 2 End of All Hope 3:55
- 3 Dead to the World 4:19
- 4 Ever Dream 4:43
- 5 Slaying the Dreamer 4:31
- 6 Forever Yours 3:50
- 7 Ocean Soul 4:14
- 8 Feel for You 3:55
- 9 The Phantom of the Opera 4:10
- 10 Beauty of the Beast 10:21
Disc 7
- 1 Dark Chest of Wonders 4:28
- 2 Wish I Had an Angel 4:05
- 3 Nemo 4:36
- 4 Planet Hell 4:38
- 5 Creek Mary’s Blood 8:29
- 6 The Siren 4:45
- 7 Dead Gardens 4:28
- 8 Romanticide 4:58
- 9 Ghost Love Score 10:02
- 10 Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan 3:58
- 11 Higher Than Hope 5:35
Disc 8
- 1 The Poet and the Pendulum 13:54
- 2 Bye Bye Beautiful 4:14
- 3 Amaranth 3:51
- 4 Cadence of Her Last Breath 4:14
- 5 Master Passion Greed 6:02
- 6 Eva 4:25
- 7 Sahara 5:47
- 8 Whoever Brings the Night 4:17
- 9 For the Heart I Once Had 3:55
- 10 The Islander 5:05
- 11 Last of the Wilds 5:40
- 12 7 Days to the Wolves 7:03
- 13 Meadows of Heaven 7:10
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Design Your Universe
Epica
Shares orchestral grandeur and mythic themes, blending operatic vocals with heavy instrumentation.
The Heart of Everything
Within Temptation
Features powerful vocals and cinematic arrangements, exploring fantasy narratives within a symphonic framework.
Ghost Opera
Kamelot
Combines dramatic storytelling and orchestration with a similar blend of metal and symphonic elements.
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