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''Century Child'' is the fourth studio album of [[Finns|Finnish]] [[symphonic power metal]] band [[Nightwish]], released in 2002 by [[Spinefarm Records]]. It is the first album with current bassist and male vocalist [[Marco Hietala]].
''Century Child'' is the fourth studio album of [[Finns|Finnish]] [[symphonic power metal]] band [[Nightwish]], released in 2002 by [[Spinefarm Records]]. It is the first album with current bassist and male vocalist [[Marco Hietala]].


The album is a notable departure from previous Nightwish releases, musically and lyrics-wise. It contains [[orchestra]]l backing, an ethereal production, a much more streamlined vocal work from [[Tarja Turunen]] and vocals by Marco in songs like "Ever Dream", "Slaying The Dreamer", "Dead To The World", "Feel For You" and "[[The Phantom Of The Opera]]"; furthermore, the lyrics depict the strongest [[concept album]] undercurrents yet. Peaked #1 in Finland. This could also be considered one of Nightwish's darkest albums. The album received strong positive reviews.
The album is a notable departure from previous Nightwish releases, musically and lyrics-wise. It contains [[orchestra]]l backing, an ethereal production, a much more streamlined vocal work from [[Tarja Turunen]] and vocals by Marco in songs like "Ever Dream", "Slaying The Dreamer", "Dead To The World", "Feel For You" and "[[The Phantom Of The Opera]]"; furthermore, the lyrics depict the strongest [[concept album]] undercurrents yet. This could also be considered one of Nightwish's darkest albums. The album received strong positive reviews.


[[Spinefarm Records]] released a 2-CD [[special edition]] version of the album in 2002. It includes the CD, liner art with the band members' signatures, and a [[Video CD]] containing the [[music video]] for their [[Gary Moore]] cover of "[[Over the Hills and Far Away (album)|Over the Hills and Far Away]]". In addition, the booklet contains an ID code that allows the owner to download the entire album and three extra tracks from the Internet for a limited time. The bonus tracks are "Nightwish", "The Forever Moments" and "Etiäinen", all from the band's first demo (1996).
[[Spinefarm Records]] released a 2-CD [[special edition]] version of the album in 2002. It includes the CD, liner art with the band members' signatures, and a [[Video CD]] containing the [[music video]] for their [[Gary Moore]] cover of "[[Over the Hills and Far Away (album)|Over the Hills and Far Away]]". In addition, the booklet contains an ID code that allows the owner to download the entire album and three extra tracks from the Internet for a limited time. The bonus tracks are "Nightwish", "The Forever Moments" and "Etiäinen", all from the band's first demo (1996).

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Century Child is the fourth studio album of Finnish symphonic power metal band Nightwish, released in 2002 by Spinefarm Records. It is the first album with current bassist and male vocalist Marco Hietala.

The album is a notable departure from previous Nightwish releases, musically and lyrics-wise. It contains orchestral backing, an ethereal production, a much more streamlined vocal work from Tarja Turunen and vocals by Marco in songs like "Ever Dream", "Slaying The Dreamer", "Dead To The World", "Feel For You" and "The Phantom Of The Opera"; furthermore, the lyrics depict the strongest concept album undercurrents yet. This could also be considered one of Nightwish's darkest albums. The album received strong positive reviews.

Spinefarm Records released a 2-CD special edition version of the album in 2002. It includes the CD, liner art with the band members' signatures, and a Video CD containing the music video for their Gary Moore cover of "Over the Hills and Far Away". In addition, the booklet contains an ID code that allows the owner to download the entire album and three extra tracks from the Internet for a limited time. The bonus tracks are "Nightwish", "The Forever Moments" and "Etiäinen", all from the band's first demo (1996).

The album was certified 2x platinum in Finland with more than 60,000 sold copies, the second most sold Finnish album in Finland in year 2002, Today, Century Child has sold more than 90,000 copies in Finland alone.[6] Worldwide, it sold more than 350,000 copies between 2002 and 2003.

Track listing

Title Writers Length
1. "Bless The Child" Holopainen 6:12
2. "End of All Hope" Holopainen 3:54
3. "Dead To The World" Holopainen 4:19
4. "Ever Dream" Holopainen 4:43
5. "Slaying The Dreamer" Holopainen & Vuorinen 4:31
6. "Forever Yours" Holopainen 3:51
7. "Ocean Soul" Holopainen 4:14
8. "Feel For You" Holopainen 3:54
9. "The Phantom Of The Opera" Andrew Lloyd Webber / Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe, Mike Batt 4:09
10. "Beauty Of The Beast" (Long Lost Love - One More Night to Live - Christabel)" Hietala, Vuorinen & Holopainen 10:24

Charts

Chart Peak Position
 Finland 1
 Austria 15
 Norway 19
 France 32
 Sweden 39
Netherlands Netherlands 41
 Switzerland 50

Credits

The band

Guests

  • Mongo Aaltonen - orchestral percussion
  • Sam Hardwick - Spoken parts (on tracks 1 and 10)
  • Kristiina Ilmonen - Tin Whistle
  • Joensuu City Orchestra, Juha Ikonen, Leader
  • A chorus mostly consisting of the St. Thomas chorus of Helsinki - chorus, Hilkka Kangasniemi as choirmaster[7]

References

  1. ^ "Century Child: Nightwish". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  2. ^ "Nightwish- Century Child". Metalstorm.ee. Retrieved 2009-11-06. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "Nightwish- Century Child". Progressiveworld.net. Retrieved 2009-11-06. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Nightwish: Century Child". Seaoftranquility.org. Retrieved 2009-11-06. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Review: Nightwish - Century Child". Metalcrypt.com. Retrieved 2009-11-06. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Nightwish albums". Ifpi.fi. Retrieved 2009-11-06. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ "Nightwish credits for Century Child". Nightwish. Retrieved 2009-11-11. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
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