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Released 10 years ago

Moonbathers

Delain · 2016

72 min · 17 tracks · symphonic metal

Ethereal melodies intertwine with powerful orchestration and strong, emotive vocals in this symphonic metal experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal melodies for introspection
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • emotive vocals for cathartic release
  • peaks and valleys of emotion
  • immersive orchestration for deep engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 26, 2016, 'Moonbathers' was Delain's fifth studio album and marked a significant evolution in their sound after the departure of founding member and keyboardist Martijn Westerholt. The album showcased a mature songwriting approach, blending heavier instrumentation with orchestral elements, further solidifying their presence in the symphonic metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Hands of Gold 5:09
  • 2 The Glory and the Scum 4:03
  • 3 Suckerpunch 4:09
  • 4 The Hurricane 3:44
  • 5 Chrysalis - The Last Breath 5:25
  • 6 Fire With Fire 4:09
  • 7 Pendulum 3:41
  • 8 Danse Macabre 5:07
  • 9 Scandal 4:03
  • 10 Turn the Lights Out 4:15
  • 11 The Monarch 3:39

Disc 2

  • 1 Suckerpunch (live in the Netherlands) 4:22
  • 2 Turn the Lights Out (live in the Netherlands) 4:42
  • 3 The Glory and the Scum (live in the Netherlands) 4:23
  • 4 Don't Let Go (live in the Netherlands) 4:18
  • 5 The Glory and the Scum (Orchestra) 2:40
  • 6 Hands of Gold (Orchestra) 4:57

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