The Road to Paradiso
Epica · 2006
56 min · 16 tracks · symphonic metal
Epic orchestration merges with heavy guitar riffs and operatic vocals, creating a rich tapestry of symphonic metal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks immersive orchestration for deep focus cathartic release through powerful crescendos
- Context
- Released in January 2006, 'The Road to Paradiso' is Epica's first live album, showcasing their evolution after the studio album 'Consign to Oblivion'. At this point, the band was solidifying their position in the symphonic metal scene, following a series of successful tours that helped build their international fanbase.
- If you like
- symphonic metal
The Road to Paradiso is an album by Epica, released in 2006. Epic orchestration merges with heavy guitar riffs and operatic vocals, creating a rich tapestry of symphonic metal. This album offers a glimpse into Epica's energetic live performances, capturing critical tracks from their early career. It received positive reviews for its production quality and has been influential in defining the live symphonic metal experience, helping to establish the band's reputation as a leading act in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Road to Paradiso sound like?
Epic orchestration merges with heavy guitar riffs and operatic vocals, creating a rich tapestry of symphonic metal. Rooted in symphonic metal.
What makes The Road to Paradiso by Epica notable?
This album offers a glimpse into Epica's energetic live performances, capturing critical tracks from their early career. It received positive reviews for its production quality and has been influential in defining the live symphonic metal experience, helping to establish the band's reputation as a leading act in the genre. Released in January 2006, 'The Road to Paradiso' is Epica's first live album, showcasing their evolution after the studio album 'Consign to Oblivion'. At this point, the band was solidifying their position in the symphonic metal scene, following a series of successful tours that helped build their international fanbase.
Who is The Road to Paradiso for?
The Road to Paradiso works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, immersive orchestration for deep focus and cathartic release through powerful crescendos.
How many songs are on The Road to Paradiso?
The Road to Paradiso has 16 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Welcome to The Road to Paradiso (Caught in a Web) 4:38
- 2 Making of Adyta 1:35
- 3 Adyta (demo version) 1:25
- 4 Making of Cry for the Moon 1:30
- 5 Cry for the Moon (demo version) Standout 6:45
- 6 Making of Quietus 1:15
- 7 Quietus (demo version) 3:43
- 8 Quietus (Silent Reverie) (single version) 3:56
- 9 The Fallacy 3:25
- 10 Interview With Ad on the Live Tracks 0:34
- 11 Solitary Ground (live) Standout 4:07
- 12 Blank Infinity (live) 4:06
- 13 Mother of Light (live) Standout 6:03
- 14 Linger (piano version) 4:18
- 15 Crystal Mountain (orchestral version) 5:04
- 16 Purushayita 3:52
Release Date
January 1, 2006
Artist Origin
Netherlands
Runtime
56 min 22 sec
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