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.
Why this album works
'The Brightest Void' received praise for its ambitious production and lyrical depth, marking Turunen's continued impact on the symphonic metal scene. It also entered the Finnish charts at number one, affirming her status as a leading figure in the genre.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo listening experience dramatic crescendos and releases operatic vocals for emotional depth
- 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
- Snowy Shaw· Sissel Kyrkjebø· Charlotte Church
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Bitter End Standout 3:49
- 2 Your Heaven and Your Hell 5:34
- 3 Eagle Eye 5:01
- 4 An Empty Dream 5:02
- 5 Witch Hunt Standout 5:16
- 6 Shameless 3:42
- 7 House of Wax 5:50
- 8 Goldfinger 4:15
- 9 Paradise (What About Us) (New Mix) Standout 5:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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