Oceanborn

Nightwish

Oceanborn

RELEASED: December 07, 1998
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Stargazers 4:27 2. Gethsemane 5:21 3. Devil & the Deep Dark Ocean 4:46 4. Sacrament of Wilderness 4:12 5. Passion and the Opera 4:50 6. Swanheart 4:44 7. Moondance 3:31 8. The Riddler 5:16 9. The Pharaoh Sails to Orion 6:27 10. Walking in the Air 5:28
Historical Archive
Oceanborn is the second studio album by the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, released on October 31, 1998. The album showcases a blend of symphonic elements with heavy metal, characterized by lush orchestration and operatic vocals. It features standout tracks such as 'Stargazers' and 'Walking in the Air', which highlight the band's unique sound that combines classical music influences with metal. Oceanborn is often credited with helping to establish Nightwish as a leading name in the symphonic metal genre, and it has garnered a dedicated fanbase over the years, influencing many bands that followed.