The Day Of...
Nightwish · 2024
12 min · 2 tracks · power metal
Epic orchestration intertwines with powerful vocals, creating a sweeping soundscape that embodies the grandeur of symphonic metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Day Of… — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album with its grand melodies and introspective lyrics, setting the thematic tone for the entire project.
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Perfume of the Timeless — This track features intricate arrangements and showcases powerful vocal performances, illustrating Nightwish's ability to blend storytelling with musical complexity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases ambitious compositions and strong orchestration but lacks the depth of a full album.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a full orchestral arrangement that gradually builds intensity, leading into powerful vocals that dominate the soundscape.
- The second track features a contrasting softer introduction with layered harmonies before transitioning into heavier instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — The album marks a significant return after a hiatus and lineup changes.
- Themes
- cinematic existence· orchestral memory
- Career context
- The Day Of... marks Nightwish's return after a four-year hiatus following their acclaimed album Human. :II: Nature. Released on August 8, 2024, this album showcases the band's commitment to evolving their sound while staying true to their symphonic metal roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Within Temptation· Epica· Therion
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Day Of… 4:33
- 2 Perfume of the Timeless 8:12
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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