Is Secret Garden a good place to start with Angra?

Yes, Secret Garden is recommended as a starting point for new Angra listeners. A rich tapestry of symphonic arrangements and intricate guitar work crafts a dynamic exploration of human emotions within progressive metal. Released in 2014, Secret Garden is Angra's sixth studio album and marks their first release after the return of vocalist Fabio Lione. Following the commercial success of Aqua (2010), this album showcases a matured sound that blends their signature progressive metal with orchestral elements, solidifying their place in the genre.

Who is Secret Garden for?

Secret Garden works well if you're into steady mid-tempo progression, soaring vocals for emotional uplift and intricate melodies for deep focus.

How many songs are on Secret Garden?

Secret Garden has 11 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Secret Garden

Angra · 2014

54 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal

A rich tapestry of symphonic arrangements and intricate guitar work crafts a dynamic exploration of human emotions within progressive metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Newborn Me Start here — The opening track sets the tone with a blend of melodic hooks and complex rhythms, encapsulating the album's emotional range while highlighting Lione's vocal prowess and the band's technical skills.
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Storm of Emotions — This track exemplifies Angra's ability to weave intricate melodies with powerful lyrics, delving into themes of struggle and resilience, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Secret Garden — The title track features lush orchestration and poignant lyrics that reflect introspection and longing, embodying the album's overarching themes and serving as a focal point for listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and production but remains within familiar progressive metal territory.

What we noticed

Vocal melodies often shift between soaring choruses and intricate harmonies, particularly in tracks like 'Newborn Me' and 'Black Hearted Soul'.
Several tracks incorporate tempo changes that create dynamic contrasts, such as the transition from the slower 'Violet Sky' to the more aggressive 'Crushing Room'.

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: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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

steady mid-tempo progression
soaring vocals for emotional uplift
intricate melodies for deep focus
immersive listening for reflective moments

Maybe skip if you

prefer quick, energetic tracks
seek purely instrumental pieces

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality with a strong return of vocalist Fabio Lione.
Themes: emotional resilience· complex human struggles
Career context: Released in 2014, Secret Garden is Angra's sixth studio album and marks their first release after the return of vocalist Fabio Lione. Following the commercial success of Aqua (2010), this album showcases a matured sound that blends their signature progressive metal with orchestral elements, solidifying their place in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors: Symphony X· Dream Theater· Kamelot