Weiland
Empyrium · 2002
50 min · 12 tracks · folk metal
A haunting blend of atmospheric folk melodies and orchestral arrangements that evoke a sense of timelessness and nature's beauty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Waldpoesie — This nearly 14-minute epic encapsulates the album's essence with its lush instrumentation and evocative imagery, showcasing Empyrium's masterful storytelling.
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Heimwärts — As one of the longer tracks on the album, it combines melancholic melodies with rich harmonies, illustrating the band's ability to blend heaviness with beauty.
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Die Schwäne im Schilf — This track features delicate vocal harmonies over a backdrop of natural sounds, creating an immersive experience that highlights the album's thematic focus on nature.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies for introspective moments
- slow builds with nature themes
- short interludes enhancing atmosphere
- immersive soundscapes for solitude
- reflective listening during quiet times
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Weiland is Empyrium's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed Where at Night the Wood Grouse Plays. At this point, the band was solidifying their unique fusion of folk metal and classical elements, marking a significant evolution in their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Agalloch· Moonsorrow· Katatonia
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kein Hirtenfeuer glimmt mehr 2:36
- 2 Heimwärts 6:52
- 3 Nebel 2:18
- 4 Fortgang 7:12
- 5 A Cappella 0:51
- 6 Nachhall 1:31
- 7 Waldpoesie 13:58
- 8 Die Schwäne im Schilf 5:48
- 9 Am Wasserfall 1:48
- 10 Fossegrim 3:35
- 11 Der Nix 2:48
- 12 Das blau-kristallne Kämmerlein 1:31
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