Mana
Nemesea · 2004
46 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
Symphonic metal blends with alternative rock, creating an atmospheric soundscape filled with haunting melodies and powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Threefold Law — This track showcases the band's signature blend of heavy riffs and ethereal vocals, encapsulating the album's thematic exploration of moral dilemmas.
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Angel in the Dark — With its haunting atmosphere and emotional delivery, this song highlights the lyrical depth and vocal prowess of lead singer Manda Ophuis.
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Lucifer — This track stands out for its darkly poetic lyrics and dynamic arrangement, illustrating the band's ability to navigate both heavy and melodic passages seamlessly.
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Beyond Evil — The powerful chorus and driving instrumentation make this track a highlight, showcasing Nemesea’s potential for crafting memorable anthems within the genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mana combines symphonic elements with alternative rock, establishing a solid but not debut.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an intro track that sets a dark, atmospheric tone before transitioning into more structured songs.
- Several tracks feature orchestral arrangements that complement the heavy guitar riffs, creating a layered sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies for introspection
- cathartic energy in powerful vocals
- immersive storytelling through tracks
- dramatic shifts in pacing
- late-night emotional release
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, danceable rhythms
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Mana was Nemesea's debut album, marking their entrance into the symphonic metal scene. The band had just formed a year prior, and this album set the foundation for their distinctive sound that would evolve over subsequent releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Within Temptation· Epica· Lacuna Coil
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nemesis (intro) 1:35
- 2 Threefold Law 3:47
- 3 Empress 4:28
- 4 Angel in the Dark 6:15
- 5 Mortalitas, Part I: The Taker 4:51
- 6 Mortalitas, Part II: Dies Irae 1:27
- 7 Mortalitas, Part III: Moriendum Tibi Est 3:47
- 8 Mortalitas, Part IV: From Beneath You It Devours 3:38
- 9 Lucifer 4:19
- 10 Disclosure 4:21
- 11 Beyond Evil 3:55
- 12 Cry 3:01
- 13 Krad eht ni legna 1:28
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