The Wonders Still Awaiting is the eighth studio album by German symphonic metal band Xandria. The album was released on 3 February 2023 via Napalm Records.[4][9]
| The Wonders Still Awaiting | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 3 February 2023 | |||
| Genre | Symphonic metal[1] | |||
| Length | 74:20 | |||
| Label | Napalm | |||
| Producer | Marco Heubaum | |||
| Xandria chronology | ||||
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| Singles from The Wonders Still Awaiting | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth | 7.5/10[8] |
It is the band's first studio album to feature lead vocalist Ambre Vourvahis, Tim Schwarz on bass, drummer Dimitros Gatsios and guitarist Rob Klawonn, as well as the first album to not feature drummer Gerit Lamm and guitarist Philip Restemeier.[2]
Track listing
editAll music is composed by Marco Heubaum
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Two Worlds" | Marco Heubaum | 7:08 |
| 2. | "Reborn" | Marco Heubaum | 5:13 |
| 3. | "You Will Never Be Our God" | Marco Heubaum | 5:11 |
| 4. | "The Wonders Still Awaiting" | Marco Heubaum | 4:59 |
| 5. | "Ghosts" | Ambre Vourvahis | 5:26 |
| 6. | "Your Stories I'll Remember" | Marco Heubaum | 6:21 |
| 7. | "My Curse Is My Redemption" | Marco Heubaum | 5:03 |
| 8. | "Illusion Is Their Name" | Marco Heubaum | 5:07 |
| 9. | "Paradise" | Ambre Vourvahis | 5:02 |
| 10. | "Mirror of Time" | Ambre Vourvahis | 6:41 |
| 11. | "Scars" | Ambre Vourvahis | 4:07 |
| 12. | "The Maiden and the Child" | Marco Heubaum | 4:54 |
| 13. | "Astèria" | Ambre Vourvahis | 9:08 |
| Total length: | 74:20 | ||
Notes
edit- The mediabook edition features a second disc, containing the orchestral versions of the first disc.
Personnel
editAll information from the album booklet.[10]
Xandria
- Marco Heubaum – rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals
- Ambre Vourvahis – lead vocals
- Rob Klawonn – lead guitar
- Tim Schwarz – bass
- Dimitrios Gatsios – drums
Additional musicians
- Ralf Scheepers – guest vocals on "You Will Never Be Our God"
- Ally Storch – violin, cello
- McAlbi – low whistle
- Johannes Schiefner – uilleann pipes
- Sofia Session Orchestra & Choir - choir
- Bulgarian National Radio Children´s Choir - children choir
Production
- Marco Heubaum – producer, recordings
- Jacob Hansen – mixing, mastering
- Luki Knoebi – orchestral arrangements
- Christoph Wieczorek – vocal recordings
- Julian Breucker – vocal recordings
- Zacarias Guterres – cover artwork
- Novans V. Adikresna - booklet artwork and layout
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[11] | 171 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[12] | 9 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[13] | 92 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] | 11 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[15] | 53 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[16] | 4 |
References
edit- ^ "Xandria – The Wonders Still Awaiting (Review)". Shield Maidens Of Metal. 4 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Xandria Return With New Single And Music Video "Reborn"; New Band Lineup Announced". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ "Xandria Share Music Video For New Single "You Will Never Be Our God" Feat. Primal Fear's Ralf Scheepers". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Symphonic Metallers Xandria Announce Upcoming Album "The Wonders Still Awaiting", First Single and Video "Ghosts" Now Available". Sonic Perspectives. 3 November 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ "Xandria drops new official music video for "The Wonders Still Awaiting"". Chaoszine. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ "Xandria Releases New Single "Two Worlds" and Official Music Video". Tuonela Magazine. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "Xandria Launch Official Singthrough Video For "My Curse Is My Redemption"". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "The Wonders Still Awaiting". Blabbermouth.net. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ "Xandria Unveil Music Video For 'The Wonders Still Awaiting' Title Track". Metal Forces Magazine. 6 December 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ (2023). "The Wonders Still Awaiting liner notes". In The Wonders Still Awaiting [CD booklet]. Napalm.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Xandria – The Wonders Still Awaiting" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Xandria – The Wonders Still Awaiting" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Xandria – The Wonders Still Awaiting". Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
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