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Released 10 years ago

The Brightest Void

Tarja Turunen · 2016

43 min · 9 tracks · classical · power metal · traditional heavy metal

A dramatic blend of operatic vocals and heavy guitar riffs creates an exhilarating symphonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • dramatic crescendos and releases
  • operatic vocals for emotional depth
  • exhilarating symphonic landscapes
  • engaging storytelling through songs

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2016, 'The Brightest Void' is Tarja Turunen's fifth studio album and follows her critically acclaimed 'Colours in the Dark' from 2013. At this point in her career, she was firmly establishing herself as a solo artist after leaving Nightwish, showcasing her ability to meld classical influences with metal seamlessly.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Within Temptation· Epica

Tracklist

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

  • 1 No Bitter End 3:49
  • 2 Your Heaven and Your Hell 5:34
  • 3 Eagle Eye 5:01
  • 4 An Empty Dream 5:02
  • 5 Witch Hunt 5:16
  • 6 Shameless 3:42
  • 7 House of Wax 5:50
  • 8 Goldfinger 4:15
  • 9 Paradise (What About Us) (New Mix) 5:18

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