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Released 20 years ago this November

The Fall of an Empire

Fairyland · 2006

68 min · 14 tracks · symphonic metal

Epic orchestral arrangements intertwine with thunderous guitar riffs, crafting a grand narrative of fantasy and adventure.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    The Fall of an Empire — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of decline and nostalgia, featuring sweeping melodies that illustrate the rise and fall of civilizations.
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    Lost in the Dark Lands — This track combines haunting vocals with intricate instrumentation, effectively transporting listeners into a vivid fantasy realm that defines the band's narrative style.
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    Eldanie Uellë — With its dynamic shifts between serene orchestration and powerful guitar sections, this song highlights the band's technical prowess and emotional depth.
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    The Story Remains — As one of the longer tracks on the album, it showcases elaborate storytelling through music, culminating in a climactic finale that leaves a lasting impression.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Endgame 1:16
  • 2 The Fall of an Empire 5:55
  • 3 Lost in the Dark Lands 6:01
  • 4 Slaves Forlorn 1:11
  • 5 The Awakening 4:50
  • 6 Eldanie Uellë 5:21
  • 7 Clanner of the Light 6:07
  • 8 To the Havenrod 1:05
  • 9 The Walls of Laemnil 5:57
  • 10 Anmorkenta 6:01
  • 11 In Duna 5:02
  • 12 The Story Remains 10:38
  • 13 Look Into Lost Years 3:14
  • 14 Across the Endless Sea 5:31

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