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The End of This Chapter

Sonata Arctica · 2005

74 min · 17 tracks · power metal

A blend of symphonic melodies and thunderous riffs, encapsulating the essence of power metal's emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing with crescendos
  • late-night introspection and reflection
  • headphone detail hunting for nuances

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy conceptual pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 24, 2005, 'The End of This Chapter' is Sonata Arctica's fifth studio album. This period marked a crucial phase for the band as they were solidifying their position in the power metal genre following the commercial success of their previous album, 'Reckoning Night.' Their evolving sound and lyrical depth began to attract a broader audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Blind Guardian

Tracklist

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

  • 1 …Of Silence 1:17
  • 2 Weballergy 3:51
  • 3 8th Commandment 3:41
  • 4 FullMoon 5:08
  • 5 Ain’t Your Fairytale 5:14
  • 6 UnOpened 3:43
  • 7 Abandoned, Pleased, Brainwashed, Exploited 5:37
  • 8 Don’t Say a Word (single version) 4:12
  • 9 Victoria’s Secret 4:43
  • 10 Blank File 4:04
  • 11 My Land 4:37
  • 12 Black Sheep 3:40
  • 13 Wolf & Raven 4:17
  • 14 San Sebastian (original version) 4:44
  • 15 The Cage 4:37
  • 16 The End of This Chapter 7:06
  • 17 Draw Me (instrumental version) 4:10

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