Description
Tristania – World of Glass | CD Album (Symphonic Gothic Metal)
- UPC: 4001617240021
- Catalog Number: SPV-085-24002 CD
- Product Type: Audio CD (Album)
- Label: Napalm Records / Icarus Music
- Release Date: September 25, 2001
- Country: Europe / Argentina
- Genre: Symphonic Metal, Gothic Metal
- Total Tracks: 9 (standard edition)
Overview
"World of Glass" is the third full-length studio album by Norwegian band Tristania, released in 2001. Marking a pivotal moment in the band’s history, this album was recorded after the departure of founding member and main songwriter Morten Veland. The result is a powerful blend of symphonic and gothic metal, featuring lush orchestration, haunting choirs, and a dynamic interplay of clean and harsh vocals. The album explores themes of loss, despair, and existential struggle, solidifying Tristania’s reputation as one of the genre’s most innovative and emotionally resonant acts.
Product Features
- Format: CD, Album (Jewel case with O-card, 12-page booklet, sticker)
- Track Count: 9 (standard edition; some versions list a bonus track, "The Modern End")
- Total Length: 55:40
- Label: Napalm Records / Icarus Music
- Country of Manufacture: Europe / Argentina
- Audio Quality: Professionally mastered
- Distribution: Napalm Records, Icarus Music
- Notable Contributors:
- Vibeke Stene – female vocals, choir
- Anders Høyvik Hidle – guitars, harsh vocals
- Rune Østerhus – bass
- Einar Moen – synth/programming
- Kenneth Olsson – drums
- Østen Bergøy – clean vocals
- Ronny Thorsen (Trail of Tears) – harsh vocals (session)
- Pete Johansen – violin
- Jan Kenneth Barkved – clean vocals (select tracks)
- Choir: Sandrine Lachapelle, Emilie Lesbros, Johanna Giraud, Damien Surian, Hubert Piazzola
Interesting Facts
A New Era for Tristania
- "World of Glass" was the first album recorded after the departure of Morten Veland, with harsh vocals provided by Ronny Thorsen of Trail of Tears .
- The album is noted for its heavier, darker sound and increased use of choir and orchestral arrangements, pushing the boundaries of gothic and symphonic metal .
Critical Reception & Legacy
- The album received positive reviews for its ambitious scope and emotional depth, peaking at #66 on the German Albums Chart .
- Tracks like "The Shining Path," "Wormwood," and the title track "World of Glass" are praised for their intricate layering of vocals, strings, and metal instrumentation.
Thematic Depth
- Lyrically, the album delves into themes of existential crisis, spiritual conflict, and the fragility of the human condition, with poetic and often dark imagery .
- The interplay between Vibeke Stene’s ethereal vocals and the harsh growls/clean male vocals creates a dramatic, operatic atmosphere unique to Tristania.
Packaging & Editions
- Some editions include a bonus track, "The Modern End" (a Seigmen cover), though it is not present on all releases .
- The album is packaged with a 12-page booklet featuring lyrics and artwork, enhancing the immersive experience.
Track Listing
- The Shining Path – 6:46
- Wormwood – 5:56
- Tender Trip on Earth – 5:18
- Lost – 6:03
- Deadlocked – 5:57
- Selling Out – 6:16
- Hatred Grows – 6:20
- World of Glass – 5:25
- Crushed Dreams – 7:39
(Some editions include "The Modern End" as a bonus track)
Publishers
Copyright © 2001 Icarus Music / Napalm Records.
Distributed by Napalm Records / Icarus Music.
All rights reserved.
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