Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2020, So many good songs if you like this kind of music, Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2015. Epica is the new band of former guitarist of After Forever Mark Jansen. Cry For The Moon (The Embrace That Smothers - Part IV) 06:44 Free shipping. Style: Symphonic Metal. The album was produced by Sascha Paeth (known for having produced bands such as Angra , Rhapsody of Fire and Kamelot ) and released in June 2003. 7. The second CD is AMAZING. Adyta (The Neverending Embrace) 01:27 Living up to their band's name, the six members of the Dutch gothic-metal group Epica — led by After Forever's former guitarist and gruff vocalist Mark Jansen and surreal mezzo-soprano singer Simone Simons — have recorded an over-the-top debut album bursting with class (even though it's a wee too long). This album, as with all their albums is an absolute joy to listen to. This album kind of sounds like a soundtrack to a movie or play though not Phantom of the Opera though; that's Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's work. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. I now struggle to decide which CD to play because the second disc is so good. Veniality - Previously Unreleased Track 04:36. Epica - The Phantom Agony (Letra e música para ouvir) - [I. Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2019. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2014. Complete your Epica collection. Epica - The Phantom Agony (Letras y canción para escuchar) - [I. Initially I wondered what the purpose of this was until I listened to it. Only entertaiment Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2013. 2004 digipack CD import version of 2003 album from Dutch Metal band Epica with a previously unreleased bonus track. Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2015. This expanded version comes with a second cd which has orchestral versions of most of the tracks on cd 1. Preview, buy, and download songs from the album The Phantom Agony (Expanded Edition), including "Adyta (The Neverending Embrace)," "Sensorium," "Cry for the Moon (The Embrace That Smothers Part 4)," and many more. All lyrics are written by Mark Jansen, except where noted. They are both great. Impasse of Thoughts) / I can't see you, I can't hear you / Do you still exist? If you like metal but need a break from the traditional this masterpiece is what you need. 5. 1 Format: CD, Album DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC All Media, Reissue, Collector's Edition. The Phantom Agony is a music studio album recording by EPICA (Progressive Metal/Progressive Rock) released in 2003 on cd, lp / vinyl and/or cassette. This expanded version comes with a second cd which has orchestral versions of most of the tracks on cd 1. A Phantom Agony (a phantom i.e a ghost isn't afraid of death and future the things that scares us most of all.) It was released in 2003 by the Dutch label Transmission Records. Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019. Some of the songs don't benefit from having multiple versions on the same album (and the Casio keyboard caught my ear a touch too often in a couple of those less-than-perfect versions). It is the first album recorded by guitarist Mark Jansen after his departure from the band After Forever . Recorded at the Gate Studio, Wolfsburg, Germany between January & March 2003, except the piano recorded at the Vox Klangstudio, Hamburg, Germany on February 19th 2003. "The Phantom Agony" is divided into three parts: I. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. / I can't feel you, I can't touch you / Do you exist? The Phantom Agony I can't taste you, I can't think of you, Do we exist at all? This album, as with all their albums is an absolute joy to listen to. On this album, Jansen continues with the collection of songs that make up The Embrace That Smothers. The themes on the record are also extremely thought-provoking continuing Mark Jansen's critique of religion and including the outstanding 'Feint' written following the murder of controversial Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn. Epica (2) ‎– The Phantom Agony Label: Avalon ‎– MIZP-60008 Série: DIVA Collector's Edition Series – Vol. Sensorium 04:48 "The Phantom Agony" Track Info. Dutch guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen unveiled his highly anticipated post- After Forever undertaking -- a new orchestral metal project named Epica -- via 2004's The Phantom Agony … I like this group. I am a silhouette of the person wandering in my dreams (our dreams reveal us things, they are a form of communication with our inner voice. Buy the album for $9.99. Epica Vs Attack On Titan Songs (2018) 8-track vinyl LP EP NEW/SEALED. I'm quite a new fan of Epica, & I'm really pleased that they re-released this album. It was released in 2003 by the Dutch label Transmission … So not just for those who like metal but anyone who enjoys progressive rock and even opera fans. ... first Epics album I can't compare but I really enjoy it. Between hope and despair] The future doesn't pass And the past won't overtake the present All that remains is an obsolete illusion We are afraid of all the things that could not be A phantom agony Do we dream at night Or do we share the same old fantasy? Nevermore In the booklet, the names of all tracks after 1-9 are accompanied by the text "0:00" Tracks 1-10 and 1-11 are listed as being from 2003 CDM - TMS-039 Epica (2) - The Phantom Agony Impasse Of Thoughts; II. The Phantom Agony is the first full-length studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. Rock music at its absolute peak. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. This is not only one of the finest symphonic metal albums ever made but also right up there in classically influenced rock music, all the way back to things like 'Close to the Edge' and 'Atom Heart Mother'. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. They give me my metal fix and they aren't the kind of group you can get sick of hearing after a couple repeats of a few songs. 9 songs (51'51) Release year: 2003 Epica, Transmission Records. These songs deal with the dangers of organized religion. Epica is one of my favorite bands... since the very first time I was introduced to them by a friend (around the time they released this very album). I have recently also got hold of ‘Holographic Principle’ on CD - pretty good stuff! Shipping is $3.00. This is the title track from the 2002 Epica album The Phantom Agony and is a song about human existence, with all the doubts and fears that we, as humans, have. Epica (2) ‎– The Phantom Agony Label: Transmission Records ‎– TM-036 Format: CD, Album Country: Netherlands Sortie: 17 Jun 2003 Genre: Rock. Facade Of Reality (The Embrace That Smothers - Part V) 08:12 6. Free shipping. Feint 04:19 Impasse Of Thoughts / I can't see you, I can't hear you, do you still exist / I can't feel you, I can't touch you, do you exist / (The Phantom Agony / I First Album. $24.87. Free shipping. Impasse Of Thoughts / I can't see you, I can't hear you, do you still exist / I can't feel you, I can't touch you, do you exist / (The Phantom Agony / I 9. Reviewed by Jack. Epica: The Phantom Agony. Shipping and handling. The Phantom Agony I can't taste you, I can't think of you Do we exist at all? Its melodic it's aggressive it's well epic. Being my first Epics album I can't compare but I really enjoy it. If you are a fan of Epica (like me) who never got around to investing in/burning the CDs of their first albums to get them on your MP3 player (like me), I definitely recommend this album. I would suggest this to someone who's looking for a metal fix plus fresh sound each time. Excellent value for money too. Epica has been described as over-the-top, which is true, but at least it's done in a good way. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2014. "Epica - The Phantom Agony (Expanded Edition)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Phantom_Agony&oldid=1004436163, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Articles with album ratings that need to be turned into prose, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz release group identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Cry for the Moon (The Embrace That Smothers - Part IV)", "Façade of Reality (The Embrace That Smothers - Part V)", "Seif al Din (The Embrace That Smothers - Part VI)", Coen Janssen - synths & piano, orchestral and choir arrangements, Olaf Reitmeier - acoustic guitars on "Feint" and "Run for a Fall", engineer, Annette Berryman - flute on "Run for a Fall", Hans van Vuuren - executive producer, coordination and research, "The Phantom Agony" (Single Version) - 4:35, "Cry for the Moon" (Single Version) - 3:33, This page was last edited on 2 February 2021, at 16:02. This was even better than what I expected. 2. The first three parts can be found on Prison of Desire (2000), After Forever's debut album, and the following three parts can be found on The Divine Conspiracy (2007), Epica's third album. -"The Phantom Agony" Recording information: Edited at the Private Universe Studio, Wolfsburg, Germany between January & March 2003. Initially I wondered what the purpose of this was until I listened to it. Please try again. I have this album for a long time and I simply love it. Este álbum muestra el fuerte comienzo de esta flamante banda, … Phantom Agony Cd . I now struggle to decide which CD to play because the second disc is so good. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2015. It was released in 2003 by the Dutch label Transmission Records. Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2013. Style: Symphonic Metal, Gothic Metal. Great value and good quality, especially for a first album. I now struggle to decide which CD to play because the second disc is so good. Previo a cambiar su nombre por el actual, Epica (el cual fue inspirado por el álbum de la banda Kamelot de mismo nombre), produjeron un demo como Sahara Dust titulado “Cry For The Moon“.Ya hacia el año 2003 lanzarían su álbum debut, “The Phantom Agony“, en el que nos centraremos a continuación. Run For A Fall 06:32 [II. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. EPICA - THE PHANTOM AGONY - EXPANDED EDITION. Do we dream at night Or do we share the same old fantasy? 100 Record Storage Sleeves Plastic Outer 33 RPM LP Covers Album Holders Max Pro. I have waiting for years for this to be available as a digital download. 4. Gothic Metal. It was released in 2003 by the Dutch label Transmission Records. Not sure why it took so long because its some of their best original work. Epica's music in my opinion is Symphonic/Metal/Rock at it's best. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. This item will ship to United States, but the seller has not specified shipping options. The Phantom Agony - Expanded Edition comes with a second CD with just the orchestral backing to the tracks on it. I have just ordered ‘Oblivion’ in the same format which should arrive soon. Epica's music in my opinion is Symphonic/Metal/Rock at it's best. I love this album I started to discovering epica on YouTube I loved them right away Simone Simons voice is beautiful. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! It's not their best (for me, that's Divine Conspiracy), but it is worth the investment at least. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. LP-FLEETWOOD MAC-GREATEST HITS NEW VINYL RECORD. Popular. The first three parts can be found on Prison of Desire(2000), After Forever's debut album, and the following thre… The Phantom Agony (single version) Lyrics: (I. Seif Al Din (The Embrace That Smothers - Part VI) 05:47 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2013. Disc is in very good condition with little if any wear. $31.67. Transmission Records. Initially I wondered what the purpose of this was until I listened to it. On this album, Jansen continues with the collection of songs that make up The Embrace That Smothers. 3. Epica - The Phantom Agony. Do we dream at night Or do we share the same old fantasy? Release Date 5 June 2003 The Phantom Agony is the first full-length studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. I like Epica. The Phantom Agony - Expanded Edition comes with a second CD with just the orchestral backing to the tracks on it. The future doesn't pass And the past won't overtake the present All that remains is an obsolete illusion. All credits adapted from the original release.[10]. The Phantom Agony - Expanded Edition comes with a second CD with just the orchestral backing to the tracks on it. The Phantom Agony 08:59 It is the first album recorded by guitarist Mark Jansen after his departure from the band After Forever. Track listing is 1. I'm quite a new fan of Epica, & I'm really pleased that they re-released this album. 10. This expanded version comes with a second cd which has orchestral versions of most of the tracks on cd 1. Epica (2) ‎– The Phantom Agony Label: Not On Label (Epica) ‎– none Format: Cassette, Album, Unofficial Release Country: Released: Genre: Rock. "The Phantom Agony" was the first single. This album, as with all their albums is an absolute joy to listen to. If I had known how good this Album was years ago I would have paid the extra cost of having the CD shipped from overseas. Still, I really enjoyed having the variety. The Phantom Agony Official video.No copyright violation intented. Songs start at $0.99. It is the first album recorded by guitarist Mark Jansen after his departure from the band After Forever. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Epica . 8. The Phantom Agony - Expanded Edition comes with a second CD with just the orchestral backing to the tracks on it. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. They write in a way that sounds fresh each time you listen to it; that's what I like about a group. Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2016. We are afraid of all the things that could not be A phantom agony. Feint, for instance, has a completely different feel in its album version versus the more stripped down "extra" piano version. Between Hope And Despair; III. The Phantom Agony is the first full-length studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. I have owned a copy of ‘The Score’ for some years on SACD. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Epica's music in my opinion is Symphonic/Metal/Rock at it's best. The Phantom Agony is the first full-length studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. Audio CD, Extra tracks, Import, September 1, 2003. Unable to add item to List. Please try again. The Phantom Agony is the first full-length studio album by Epica. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Epica - The Phantom Agony at Discogs. I'm quite a new fan of Epica, & I'm really pleased that they re-released this album. Its metal but it's not brutal hammering metal. [7], The album was re-released on 23 March 2013, which coincided with Epica’s 10th anniversary Retrospect show, as a 2-disc expanded edition by Epica’s former record label Transmission Records.[8][9]. Its amazing actually. The Phantom Agony even includes live strings, horns, and choir, something that many "symphonic" metal acts cannot boast. $41.92. 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