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Retrospect

Epica · 2013

353 min · 52 tracks · symphonic metal

A grand tapestry of orchestral arrangements and heavy guitar riffs fused with operatic vocals and philosophical themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied peaks
  • operatic vocals for emotional depth
  • philosophical themes for introspection
  • for long listening sessions
  • grand orchestral arrangements

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Themes
operatic grandeur· societal critique· philosophical reflections
Career context
Released on November 8, 2013, 'Retrospect' is a significant live album in Epica's discography, marking their 10th anniversary. This album compiles live performances from various tours and showcases the band's evolution over the years, following their previous studio album 'Requiem for the Indifferent' in 2012. It embodies a celebration of their music while solidifying their place in symphonic metal.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Within Temptation· Kamelot

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Introspect 4:20
  • 2 Monopoly on Truth 7:08
  • 3 Sensorium 6:04
  • 4 Unleashed 6:23
  • 5 Martyr of the Free Word 6:24
  • 6 Chasing the Dragon 8:08
  • 7 Presto 3:07
  • 8 Never Enough 5:47
  • 9 Stabat mater dolorosa 4:08
  • 10 Twin Flames 5:02

Disc 2

  • 1 Serenade of Self‐Destruction 10:09
  • 2 Orchestral Medley 7:52
  • 3 The Divine Conspiracy (anniversary edition) 7:38
  • 4 Delirium 6:10
  • 5 Blank Infinity 5:03
  • 6 The Obsessive Devotion 7:56
  • 7 Retrospect 4:27
  • 8 Battle of the Heroes & Imperial March 6:25
  • 9 Quietus 3:59
  • 10 The Phantom Agony 9:21

Disc 3

  • 1 Cry for the Moon 12:23
  • 2 Sancta terra 5:49
  • 3 Design Your Universe 11:09
  • 4 Storm the Sorrow 5:42
  • 5 Consign to Oblivion 9:43
  • 6 Outrospect 3:57

Disc 4

  • 1 Introspect 3:42
  • 2 Monopoly on Truth 7:09
  • 3 Sensorium 5:41
  • 4 Unleashed 6:24
  • 5 Martyr of the Free Word 6:31
  • 6 Chasing the Dragon 8:28
  • 7 Presto 3:43
  • 8 Never Enough 5:07
  • 9 Stabat mater dolorosa 5:28
  • 10 Twin Flames 5:27
  • 11 Serenade of Self‐Destruction 10:42
  • 12 Orchestral Medley 7:40
  • 13 The Divine Conspiracy (anniversary edition) 7:40
  • 14 Delirium 6:56
  • 15 Blank Infinity 5:03

Disc 5

  • 1 The Obsessive Devotion 7:42
  • 2 Retrospect 4:23
  • 3 Battle of the Heroes & Imperial March 6:48
  • 4 Quietus 4:31
  • 5 The Phantom Agony 9:04
  • 6 Cry for the Moon 12:20
  • 7 Sancta terra 5:34
  • 8 Design Your Universe 12:35
  • 9 Storm the Sorrow 6:04
  • 10 Consign to Oblivion 11:51
  • 11 Outrospect 2:23

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