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Philia

Versailles · 2011

56 min · 10 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal

Grandiose orchestral arrangements blend seamlessly with powerful metal riffs, creating an epic sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic soundscapes for grand moments
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • immersive listening for focused sessions
  • cathartic releases through orchestral crescendos

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2011, Versailles released 'Philia' as their third studio album, following 'Holy Grail' in 2008. This period marked their consolidation as a leading act in the symphonic metal scene, blending classical influences with heavy metal. The album came after extensive touring and lineup stability, showcasing their refined sound and artistic vision.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Sonata Arctica

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Philia 6:00
  • 2 Judicial Noir 4:22
  • 3 Desert Apple 3:56

Disc 2

  • 1 Rosen Schwert 5:05
  • 2 PRINCESS -Revival of church- 8:39
  • 3 Catharsis 6:10
  • 4 Reminiscence 2:45
  • 5 Desert Apple 4:45
  • 6 Aristocrat’s Symphony 6:46
  • 7 Sympathia 8:19

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