Showtime, Storytime
Nightwish · 2013
95 min · 16 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal
A grand tapestry of orchestral arrangements and powerful metal riffs that elevate storytelling to an epic scale.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- epic storytelling through music
- headphone detail hunting required
- immersive experience for long drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Themes
- narrative-driven spectacle· orchestral storytelling· live performance energy
- Career context
- Released on November 29, 2013, 'Showtime, Storytime' is a live album that captures Nightwish's performance during their 'Imaginaerum' tour. This period marked a significant moment in their career as they introduced vocalist Floor Jansen to the band, revitalizing their sound and stage presence after the departure of Anette Olzon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Within Temptation· Epica· Therion
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Quantum Enigma by Epica — Shares orchestral grandeur and narrative depth, blending symphonic elements with powerful metal riffs.Hydra by Within Temptation — Combines cinematic arrangements with strong storytelling themes and a blend of metal and orchestral sounds.Silverthorn by Kamelot — Features epic storytelling through rich orchestration and powerful vocals, creating a dramatic soundscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dark Chest of Wonders 4:32
- 2 Wish I Had an Angel 4:48
- 3 She Is My Sin 4:55
- 4 Ghost River 6:04
- 5 Ever Dream 5:21
- 6 Storytime 5:37
- 7 I Want My Tears Back 6:44
- 8 Nemo 4:45
- 9 Last of the Wilds 6:31
Disc 2
- 1 Bless the Child 7:06
- 2 Romanticide 5:39
- 3 Amaranth 4:25
- 4 Ghost Love Score 10:30
- 5 Song of Myself 7:53
- 6 Last Ride of the Day 4:34
- 7 Outro: Imaginaerum 6:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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