Lucidity cover

Released 20 years ago

Lucidity

Delain · 2006

71 min · 16 tracks · symphonic metal

A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and heavy riffs intertwine with ethereal vocals, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for contemplation
  • haunting soundscapes invite reflection
  • dynamic exploration of emotions
  • ethereal vocals enhance dreaminess

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, fast tracks
  • seek immediate, catchy gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 4, 2006, 'Lucidity' marked Delain's debut album, positioning them as a significant player in the symphonic metal genre. At this point, the band was emerging from the shadow of their founding member Martijn Westerholt's previous work with Within Temptation, establishing their unique identity and sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sever 4:52
  • 2 Frozen 4:43
  • 3 Silhouette of a Dancer 5:24
  • 4 No Compliance 5:09
  • 5 See Me in Shadow 4:40
  • 6 Shattered 4:19
  • 7 The Gathering 3:34
  • 8 Daylight Lucidity 4:35
  • 9 Sleepwalkers Dream 4:27
  • 10 A Day for Ghosts 3:37
  • 11 Pristine 4:31
  • 12 (Deep) Frozen 4:44
  • 13 Frozen (acoustic) 4:31
  • 14 Silhouette of a Dancer (acoustic) 3:23
  • 15 See Me in Shadow (acoustic) 3:38
  • 16 No Compliance (Charlotte vocals) 5:09

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