What makes We Are the Others by Delain notable?

This album features the title track, which became an anthem for individuality and acceptance, resonating with fans and contributing to Delain's growing reputation within the genre. It received positive reviews across multiple platforms, including a notable mention in Metal Hammer and helped them secure performances at major festivals like Wacken Open Air. We Are the Others is Delain's third studio album, following their 2009 release, April Rain. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the symphonic metal scene and expanding their fanbase through international tours and festival appearances. The album reflects a maturation of their sound and an effort to reach a broader audience.

Who is We Are the Others for?

We Are the Others works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, dreamlike ambiance with energy bursts and mid-tempo anthems for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on We Are the Others?

We Are the Others has 16 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.

We Are the Others

Delain · 2012

64 min · 16 tracks · symphonic metal

Powerful symphonic metal anthems converge with catchy hooks and a theatrical flair, embodying both intensity and accessibility.

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Top tracks — play these first

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We Are the Others — The title track serves as a rallying cry for misfits and outsiders, combining poignant lyrics with soaring melodies that encapsulate the album's themes of acceptance.
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Electricity — With its infectious chorus and driving rhythm, this track showcases Delain's ability to blend melodic hooks with heavy instrumentation, making it a standout anthem.
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Hit Me With Your Best Shot — This cover adds a playful yet powerful twist to the original, demonstrating Delain's knack for reinterpreting classic rock songs within their unique symphonic framework.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for focused listening
dreamlike ambiance with energy bursts
mid-tempo anthems for sing-alongs
inviting symphonic soundscapes
live tracks enhancing collective experience

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Delain's reputation in the symphonic metal scene.
Themes: outsider acceptance· theatrical rebellion· misfit empowerment
Career context: We Are the Others is Delain's third studio album, following their 2009 release, April Rain. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the symphonic metal scene and expanding their fanbase through international tours and festival appearances. The album reflects a maturation of their sound and an effort to reach a broader audience.
Stylistic neighbors: Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation