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The Fourth Season

Vanishing Point · 2007

49 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal

A sweeping blend of atmospheric melodies and intricate rhythms that challenge the boundaries of progressive metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Tyranny of Distance — This track showcases the band's ability to weave intricate guitar work with powerful vocals, encapsulating the album's emotional depth and technical prowess.
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    Surrender — With its haunting melodies and dynamic shifts, Surrender embodies the thematic exploration of loss and acceptance that runs throughout the album.
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    Hope Among the Heartless — This song features a climactic build-up that contrasts light and dark elements, representing the struggle against despair with an uplifting resolution.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Hope Among the Heartless

    The lyrics shift from despair to a declaration of hope, signifying a pivotal transformation in the narrative.

    This moment marks a significant tonal change within the song, illustrating resilience amidst overwhelming challenges.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Embodiment 4:06
  • 2 The Tyranny of Distance 5:24
  • 3 Surrender 4:09
  • 4 Hope Among the Heartless 5:12
  • 5 Gaia - The Path to the Unknown 1:37
  • 6 I Within I 4:02
  • 7 Behind the Open Door 4:44
  • 8 Ashen Sky 4:59
  • 9 One Foot in Both Worlds 5:31
  • 10 Wake Me 4:31
  • 11 Day of Difference 4:52

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