Is Ømni a good place to start with Angra?

Yes, Ømni is recommended as a starting point for new Angra listeners. A sprawling blend of progressive metal, symphonic elements, and intricate musicianship that explores themes of existence and consciousness. Ømni is Angra's eighth studio album, released after a five-year hiatus following Secret Garden (2014). With this record, the band sought to explore new musical territories while retaining their signature sound, marking a period of artistic rejuvenation and collaboration with new members.

Ømni works well if you're into gradual build to emotional climax, immersive sonic journey through time and orchestral elements enhance listening experience.

How many songs are on Ømni?

Ømni has 12 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.

Ømni

Angra · 2018

67 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal

A sprawling blend of progressive metal, symphonic elements, and intricate musicianship that explores themes of existence and consciousness.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Light of Transcendence Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its soaring melodies and complex arrangements, encapsulating the band's progressive roots.
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Black Widow’s Web — A standout piece that combines powerful riffs with intricate solos, demonstrating Angra's ability to fuse storytelling with technical prowess.
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Magic Mirror — This track features ethereal vocals and atmospheric instrumentation, showcasing the band's exploration of deeper emotional themes through their music.
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ØMNI - Silence Inside — Closing the album, this lengthy track weaves together various motifs introduced earlier, creating a profound sense of resolution and reflection on the journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

gradual build to emotional climax
immersive sonic journey through time
orchestral elements enhance listening experience
reflective moments of introspection
dynamic shifts in pacing

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer standalone track variety

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Ømni explores new musical territories while retaining signature elements.
Career context: Ømni is Angra's eighth studio album, released after a five-year hiatus following Secret Garden (2014). With this record, the band sought to explore new musical territories while retaining their signature sound, marking a period of artistic rejuvenation and collaboration with new members.
Stylistic neighbors: Symphony X· Dream Theater· Kamelot