Time I
Wintersun · 2012
43 min · 6 tracks · power metal
A sweeping orchestral journey intertwines with aggressive riffs and soaring melodies, creating an epic soundscape that defies genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sons of Winter and Stars: I. Rain of Stars — This opening segment introduces the album's lush orchestration and complex narrative structure, encapsulating the thematic depth that defines Time I.
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When Time Fades Away — The track showcases Wintersun's ability to blend melodic hooks with intense instrumentation, highlighting the emotional weight that permeates the album.
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Time — The title track serves as a grand culmination of the album's themes, weaving together intricate melodies with powerful lyrics about existence and time itself.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ambitious structure and orchestration create a unique listening experience within the power metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks, with the second track divided into four distinct sections that blend seamlessly into one another.
- Orchestral elements are layered throughout, often building tension before erupting into aggressive guitar riffs and double bass drumming.
- Each song incorporates dynamic shifts in tempo, alternating between serene melodic passages and intense metal sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- epic soundscapes for introspection
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- immersive experience in order
- cathartic release through orchestration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short standalone tracks
- want instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Time I is Wintersun's highly anticipated second album, following their self-titled debut from 2004. After years of delays due to intricate production demands and the band's quest for perfection, this album marked a significant evolution in their sound, integrating more symphonic elements and complex compositions.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When Time Fades Away 4:07
- 2 Sons of Winter and Stars: I. Rain of Stars / II. Surrounded by Darkness / III. Journey Inside a Dream / IV. Sons of Winter and Stars 13:31
- 3 Land of Snow and Sorrow 8:21
- 4 Darkness and Frost 2:23
- 5 Time 11:44
- 6 [unknown] 3:50
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