Released 20 years ago
One Cold Winter's Night
Kamelot · 2006
90 min · 18 tracks · power metal
Epic orchestration intertwines with powerful vocals, crafting a dramatic soundscape that captures the essence of theatrical metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Black Halo — This track exemplifies Kamelot's signature blend of melodic intensity and lyrical depth, showcasing the band's thematic exploration of darkness and redemption.
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March of Mephisto — Featuring a haunting duet, this song encapsulates the dramatic flair of Kamelot’s music while pushing the boundaries of power metal with its narrative complexity.
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Elizabeth, Parts I–III — An ambitious multi-part epic, this track narratively weaves together themes of love and tragedy, reflecting Kamelot's storytelling prowess and musical ambition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively captures Kamelot's theatrical style but lacks a tightly cohesive flow due to its live nature.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections, allowing for solos that showcase the musicianship of the band.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- dramatic orchestral crescendos
- wave-like dynamic intensity shifts
- immersive storytelling through music
- late-night reflective journeys
- cathartic emotional climaxes
Maybe skip if you
- instant gratification seekers
- short attention span listeners
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 14, 2006, One Cold Winter's Night is Kamelot's first live album following their critically acclaimed studio release, The Black Halo. This album showcases the band's ability to translate their complex studio productions into an engaging live performance, solidifying their reputation in the power metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Epica· Sonata Arctica
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Intro: Un assassinio molto silenzioso 0:56
- 2 The Black Halo 3:39
- 3 Soul Society 4:35
- 4 The Edge of Paradise 4:44
- 5 Center of the Universe 6:02
- 6 Nights of Arabia 6:26
- 7 Abandoned 4:10
- 8 Forever 7:55
- 9 Keyboard Solo 1:45
- 10 The Haunting (Somewhere in Time) 4:33
- 11 Moonlight 5:10
Disc 2
- 1 When the Lights Are Down 4:29
- 2 Elizabeth, Parts I–III 13:01
- 3 March of Mephisto 5:06
- 4 Karma 5:41
- 5 Drum Solo 2:50
- 6 Farewell 5:22
- 7 Outro 4:10
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