Dark Passion Play

Nightwish

Dark Passion Play

RELEASED: September 26, 2007
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Poet and the Pendulum 13:54 2. Bye Bye Beautiful 4:14 3. Amaranth 3:51 4. Cadence of Her Last Breath 4:14 5. Master Passion Greed 6:02 6. Eva 4:25 7. Sahara 5:47 8. Whoever Brings the Night 4:17 9. For the Heart I Once Had 3:55 10. The Islander 5:05 11. Last of the Wilds 5:40 12. 7 Days to the Wolves 7:03 13. Meadows of Heaven 7:10
Historical Archive
Dark Passion Play is the sixth studio album by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, released on September 26, 2007. It marked the first album to feature vocalist Anette Olzon, following the departure of Tarja Turunen. The album blends orchestral elements with heavy metal, showcasing the band's signature sound while incorporating a broader range of influences. Themes of love, loss, and existential reflection are prevalent throughout the lyrics, contributing to its depth and emotional resonance. The album has been praised for its ambitious production and has solidified Nightwish's status as one of the leading bands in the symphonic metal genre.