The Early Chapters of Revelation
Therion · 2000
165 min · 36 tracks · symphonic metal
A grand tapestry of orchestral arrangements intertwined with heavy guitar riffs and operatic vocals.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in solidifying Therion's reputation as pioneers within the symphonic metal genre. It includes tracks that received critical acclaim and contributed to the band's influence on subsequent artists in the metal scene, helping to popularize orchestral arrangements in heavy music.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks operatic vocals for dramatic moments patient unfolding of orchestral layers
- Context
- By the time 'The Early Chapters of Revelation' was released in 2000, Therion had already established themselves in the symphonic metal scene with their earlier works like 'Theli'. This album marked a transition as they began to explore more complex compositions and incorporate elements from previous recordings, showcasing their evolving sound and artistic ambition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Liv Kristine· Die Apokalyptischen Reiter· After Forever
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Return 5:13
- 2 Asphyxiate With Fear Standout 4:00
- 3 Morbid Reality 6:04
- 4 Megalomania 4:10
- 5 A Suburb to Hell 4:47
- 6 Genocidal Raids 5:15
- 7 Time Shall Tell 5:07
- 8 Dark Eternity 4:49
- 9 A Suburb to Hell (demo version) 5:19
- 10 Asphyxiate With Fear (demo version) 4:41
- 11 Time Shall Tell (unreleased version) 4:06
- 12 Dark Eternity (unreleased version) 4:19
Disc 2
- 1 Future Consciousness 4:57
- 2 Pandemonic Outbreak 4:20
- 3 Cthulhu Standout 6:08
- 4 Symphony of the Dead Standout 6:48
- 5 Beyond Sanctorum 2:34
- 6 Enter the Depths of Eternal Darkness 4:45
- 7 Illusions of Life 3:20
- 8 The Way 11:05
- 9 Paths 2:01
- 10 Tyrants of the Damned 3:46
- 11 Cthulhu (demo version) 6:10
- 12 Future Consciousness (demo version) 5:07
- 13 Symphony of the Dead (demo version) 6:13
- 14 Beyond Sanctorum (demo version) 2:29
Disc 3
- 1 Baal Reginon 2:12
- 2 Dark Princess Naamah 4:20
- 3 A Black Rose 4:03
- 4 Symphoni Drakonis Inferni 2:35
- 5 Dawn of Perishness 5:53
- 6 The Eye of Eclipse 5:03
- 7 The Ritualdance of the Yezidis 2:09
- 8 Powerdance 3:07
- 9 Procreation of Eternity 4:07
- 10 Ho Drakon Ho Megas 4:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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