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Talviyö

Sonata Arctica · 2019

56 min · 11 tracks · power metal

A sweeping blend of symphonic melodies and thunderous rhythms, capturing the essence of winter's stark beauty.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • sweeping soundscapes for winter
  • reflective moments of introspection
  • cathartic crescendos and releases

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 6, 2019, 'Talviyö' marked Sonata Arctica's eleventh studio album, following their 2016 release 'The Ninth Hour.' At this point in their career, the band was exploring themes of introspection and nature while continuing to evolve their signature power metal sound, showcasing a matured lyrical approach and musical complexity.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Blind Guardian

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Message From the Sun 4:06
  • 2 Whirlwind 6:31
  • 3 Cold 4:28
  • 4 Storm the Armada 5:08
  • 5 The Last of the Lambs 4:22
  • 6 Who Failed the Most 4:44
  • 7 Ismo’s Got Good Reactors 3:43
  • 8 Demon’s Cage 4:57
  • 9 A Little Less Understanding 4:34
  • 10 The Raven Still Flies With You 7:39
  • 11 The Garden 6:16

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