Reckoning Night
Sonata Arctica · 2004
63 min · 13 tracks · power metal
Epic orchestration and soaring vocals intertwine in a melodic power metal journey through introspection and fantasy.
Why this album works
'Reckoning Night' debuted at number 18 on the Finnish Albums Chart and received positive reviews for its ambitious composition. It marked a shift towards deeper storytelling in metal, influencing subsequent power metal bands to incorporate narrative elements into their music.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks epic soundscapes for introspection soaring vocals for cathartic release
- Context
- Released on September 22, 2004, 'Reckoning Night' is Sonata Arctica's fifth studio album, following their successful 'Winterheart's Guild.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their position as leading figures in the power metal genre while exploring more complex lyrical themes and musical arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amberian Dawn· Majesty· Nocturna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Misplaced 4:44
- 2 Blinded No More 5:35
- 3 Ain’t Your Fairytale 5:28
- 4 Reckoning Day, Reckoning Night… 3:23
- 5 Don’t Say a Word 5:50
- 6 The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Real Puppet 4:46
- 7 My Selene 5:30
- 8 Wildfire Standout 4:38
- 9 White Pearl, Black Oceans… Standout 8:49
- 10 Shamandalie 4:06
- 11 Jam 2:53
- 12 World in My Eyes 4:04
- 13 Two Minds, One Soul 3:56
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