What makes Our Farewell by Within Temptation notable?

The track 'Our Farewell' became a significant hit, charting in several countries and helping establish Within Temptation as leaders in the gothic metal genre. Its success was crucial for the band’s subsequent tours and solidified their presence in the European music landscape. Released on January 22, 2001, 'Our Farewell' marked Within Temptation's rise in the symphonic metal scene as they followed their debut album 'Enter' from 1997. This single propelled them into international recognition, showcasing a more polished sound that would define their future work.

How many songs are on Our Farewell?

Our Farewell has 4 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

Our Farewell

Within Temptation · 2001

18 min · 4 tracks · alternative metal

Melancholic melodies intertwine with symphonic arrangements, delivering an emotional depth characteristic of gothic metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Our Farewell (radio version) — This radio edit highlights the song's hauntingly beautiful chorus, making it accessible to a broader audience while retaining its emotional weight.
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Dark Wings — With its darker themes and powerful instrumentation, this track exemplifies the band's gothic influences and serves as a strong contrast to the more melodic aspects of the album.
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Our Farewell (album version) — The album version offers a fuller arrangement that amplifies the orchestral elements, encapsulating the band's signature sound and lyrical depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The single effectively showcases Within Temptation's melodic strengths and production quality, marking their rise in symphonic metal.

What we noticed

The first track is a radio version that emphasizes a polished sound, while the acoustic version strips back to a more intimate arrangement.
The second track, 'Dark Wings', introduces a contrasting tempo and mood, providing a shift in energy within the single.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — 'Our Farewell' helped establish Within Temptation's reputation in the gothic metal genre.
Themes: loss and longing· gothic landscapes
Career context: Released on January 22, 2001, 'Our Farewell' marked Within Temptation's rise in the symphonic metal scene as they followed their debut album 'Enter' from 1997. This single propelled them into international recognition, showcasing a more polished sound that would define their future work.
Stylistic neighbors: Nightwish· Epica· Lacuna Coil