What Lies Beneath
Tarja Turunen · 2010
73 min · 14 tracks · classical · power metal · traditional heavy metal
A haunting blend of symphonic metal and operatic vocals that explores themes of loss and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- haunting melodies for introspection
- wave-like pacing that captivates
- moments of cathartic release
- for reflective solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, short tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 31, 2010, 'What Lies Beneath' is Tarja Turunen's second solo studio album, following her debut 'My Winter Storm' from 2007. At this point in her career, Turunen was establishing her distinct identity apart from Nightwish, the band that propelled her to fame. This album further solidified her transition into a full-fledged solo artist with an emphasis on classical influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Within Temptation· Epica
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Anteroom of Death 4:44
- 2 Until My Last Breath 4:26
- 3 Dark Star 4:35
- 4 Underneath 4:41
- 5 Little Lies 5:28
- 6 Rivers of Lust 4:40
- 7 In for a Kill 4:26
- 8 Montañas de silencio 4:32
- 9 Falling Awake 5:16
- 10 The Archive of Lost Dreams 4:52
- 11 Crimson Deep 7:35
Disc 2
- 1 We Are 4:16
- 2 Naiad 7:18
- 3 Still of the Night 6:33
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