V: The New Mythology Suite
Symphony X · 2000
63 min · 13 tracks · progressive metal · neo-classical metal
Epic orchestration and virtuosic guitar work weave a grand narrative of mythology and existential exploration.
Why this album works
This album is significant not only for its ambitious concept but also for its commercial success, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Critics praised it for its elaborate storytelling and musical complexity, influencing the progressive metal genre during the early 2000s.
- Career context
- Released on October 10, 2000, 'V: The New Mythology Suite' was Symphony X's fifth studio album and marked their rise in the progressive metal scene. It followed their critically acclaimed album 'The Divine Wings of Tragedy', solidifying their reputation for intricate compositions and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amberian Dawn· Angel Vivaldi· Luca Turilli
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prelude 1:09
- 2 Evolution (The Grand Design) Standout 5:22
- 3 Fallen 5:52
- 4 Transcendence (Segue) 0:40
- 5 Communion and the Oracle Standout 7:47
- 6 The Bird-Serpent War / Cataclysm 4:03
- 7 On the Breath of Poseidon (Segue) 3:03
- 8 Egypt 7:06
- 9 The Death of Balance / Lacrymosa 3:44
- 10 Absence of Light 5:00
- 11 A Fool’s Paradise 5:50
- 12 Rediscovery (Segue) 1:26
- 13 Rediscovery, Part II: The New Mythology Standout 12:01
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