NIGHTWISH · Yesterwynde | WHITE 2LP

White double-vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Yesterwynde'

Nightwish returns with their tenth studio album "Yesterwynde", a sweeping 13-track odyssey that showcases the Finnish symphonic metal giants at their most ambitious and emotionally resonant. The album finds the band exploring themes of time, memory, and human connection with their signature blend of orchestral grandeur and metal intensity. Floor Jansen's soaring vocals navigate through intricate compositions that seamlessly weave together progressive elements, folk influences, and cinematic soundscapes. Tracks like "The Antikythera Mechanism" and "An Ocean Of Strange Islands" demonstrate the band's continued evolution while maintaining the epic storytelling that has made them legends in the symphonic metal realm.

The album's second half ventures into even more adventurous territory with pieces like "The Children Of 'Ata" and "Something Whispered Follow Me" showcasing Nightwish's ability to craft both intimate moments and bombastic anthems. The closing track "Lanternlight" serves as a perfect culmination of the album's emotional journey, blending delicate piano passages with thunderous orchestration. Producer Tuomas Holopainen has crafted an album that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking, creating a sonic tapestry that rewards repeated listening with new details emerging on each spin.

For fans of: Epica, Within Temptation, Kamelot, Therion and Symphony X.

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Yesterwynde
A2. An Ocean Of Strange Islands
A3. The Antikythera Mechanism
B1. The Day Of...
B2. Perfume Of The Timeless
B3. Sway

LP 2:
C1. The Children Of ‘Ata
C2. Something Whispered Follow Me
C3. Spider Silk
D1. Hiraeth
D2. The Weave
D3. Lanternlight

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com