What makes Wie Weit/How Far/En Vie by Apocalyptica notable?

This album is significant for its exploration of lyrical content alongside instrumental compositions, showcasing the band's evolution into vocal-driven music. It received attention in various international charts and helped solidify Apocalyptica's place in the symphonic metal genre. Released in 2005, Wie Weit/How Far/En Vie marks Apocalyptica's fourth studio album and follows their successful self-titled release in 2000. At this point, the band had solidified their unique sound, blending classical cello with heavy metal influences, further expanding their fanbase beyond niche audiences.

How many songs are on Wie Weit/How Far/En Vie?

Wie Weit/How Far/En Vie has 4 tracks, running approximately 13 minutes.

Wie Weit/How Far/En Vie

Apocalyptica · 2005

13 min · 4 tracks · symphonic metal

A fusion of classical instrumentation and modern rock energy, creating a dramatic sonic landscape that transcends genres.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Wie weit — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's thematic explorations of distance and longing, blending emotive cello lines with powerful vocals.
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Quutamo — This track stands out for its intricate arrangements that showcase the band's classical roots while maintaining a contemporary rock feel.
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How Far — Offering a hauntingly beautiful vocal performance, this song highlights the emotional core of the album and represents a key transition for the band's sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The single effectively blends classical and modern elements, showcasing strong compositions and varied vocal styles.

What we noticed

Each of the four tracks showcases different vocal styles, with 'Wie weit' and 'How Far' featuring prominent lyrics while 'Quutamo' and 'En vie' focus more on instrumental arrangements.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — It marks a shift towards vocal-driven music, differing from earlier instrumental focus.
Themes: emotional distance· longing and loss
Career context: Released in 2005, Wie Weit/How Far/En Vie marks Apocalyptica's fourth studio album and follows their successful self-titled release in 2000. At this point, the band had solidified their unique sound, blending classical cello with heavy metal influences, further expanding their fanbase beyond niche audiences.
Stylistic neighbors: 2Cellos· Lindsey Stirling· Cello Fury