Mother Earth
Within Temptation · 2000
93 min · 18 tracks · alternative metal · gothic metal · symphonic metal
Majestic orchestration intertwines with powerful vocals, creating a lush soundscape that bridges metal and symphonic elements.
Why this album works
'Mother Earth' achieved commercial success, peaking at number one on the Dutch Albums Chart. The album's single 'Ice Queen' received extensive airplay and is credited with bringing gothic metal into the mainstream, influencing a wave of similar bands in the early 2000s.
- Best for
- majestic soundscapes for immersion dynamic journey with emotional peaks live performances enhance experience
- Context
- Released in December 2000, 'Mother Earth' was Within Temptation's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Enter'. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the gothic and symphonic metal scenes, expanding their fanbase significantly across Europe.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Evanescence· Amy Lee· After Forever
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Mother Earth Standout 5:30
- 2 Ice Queen Standout 5:19
- 3 Our Farewell Standout 5:17
- 4 Caged 5:47
- 5 The Promise 8:00
- 6 Never-Ending Story 4:03
- 7 Deceiver of Fools 7:36
- 8 Intro 1:07
- 9 Dark Wings 4:15
- 10 In Perfect Harmony 6:58
- 11 Restless 4:41
- 12 Bittersweet 3:21
- 13 Enter (live) 6:39
- 14 The Dance (live) 4:57
Disc 2
- 1 Mother Earth (promo video) 4:13
- 2 Never Ending Story (live) 4:35
- 3 Caged (live) 6:04
- 4 Mother Earth (live) 5:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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