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The Score – An Epic Journey

Epica · 2005

62 min · 20 tracks · symphonic metal

Orchestral grandeur intertwines with heavy guitar riffs, creating an immersive symphonic metal experience.

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 want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone single tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
operatic storytelling· orchestral intensity· mythical battles
Career context
In 2005, Epica was solidifying its presence in the symphonic metal scene with 'The Score – An Epic Journey', their second studio album. Following their debut, 'The Phantom Agony', this release marked a significant development in their sound and artistic vision, showcasing their ambition to blend operatic elements with metal more profoundly.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Within Temptation· Kamelot

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Vengeance Is Mine 1:53
  • 2 Unholy Trinity 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

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