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The Score – An Epic Journey

Epica · 2005

62 min · 20 tracks · symphonic metal

Epic orchestral arrangements entwine with powerful metal riffs to create a cinematic soundscape of grand emotions.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Unholy Trinity Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Vengeance Is Mine — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its dramatic orchestration and powerful vocals, immediately drawing listeners into Epica's expansive sound.
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    Trois vierges (solo version) — This poignant solo rendition highlights the band's versatility, featuring haunting melodies that contrast with their heavier tracks and showcase Simone Simons' vocal prowess.
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    Solitary Ground (single version) — As one of Epica's most recognizable songs, this track blends symphonic elements with accessible melodies, exemplifying their signature style and appeal to a broader audience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive symphonic storytelling experience
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • orchestral grandeur with intensity
  • for epic movie nights
  • engaging headphone detail exploration

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone single tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This live album enhanced Epica's reputation in the symphonic metal scene.
Themes
operatic storytelling· orchestral intensity· mythical battles
Career context
Released in 2005, The Score – An Epic Journey is Epica's first live album, capturing their dynamic performance style following the success of their sophomore studio album, Consign to Oblivion. This album solidified their position in the symphonic metal genre and showcased their ability to blend metal with classical influences, further establishing their growing fanbase.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Within Temptation· Kamelot
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Tracklist

  • 1 Vengeance Is Mine 1:53
  • 2 Unholy Trinity Start here 3:09
  • 3 The Valley 2:09
  • 4 Caught in a Web 4:26
  • 5 Insomnia 2:07
  • 6 Under the Aegis 2:48
  • 7 Trois vierges (solo version) 4:41
  • 8 Mystica 2:45
  • 9 Valley of Sins 5:39
  • 10 Empty Gaze 2:09
  • 11 The Alleged Paradigm 2:24
  • 12 Supremacy 3:19
  • 13 Beyond the Depth 1:55
  • 14 Epitome 1:17
  • 15 Inevitable Embrace 3:50
  • 16 Angel of Death 3:28
  • 17 The Ultimate Return 4:46
  • 18 Trois vierges (reprise) 2:04
  • 19 Solitary Ground (single version) 4:05
  • 20 Quietus (score version) 3:56

What to play next

Consign to Oblivion
Listen next

Consign to Oblivion

2005

Continues the epic orchestral metal sound with refined compositions and themes.
The Phantom Agony
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The Phantom Agony

2003

Introduces the orchestral metal style that leads into the cinematic approach of The Score.
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