
24 December 2000 · 26 YEARS
Mother Earth
Within Temptation
Sharon den Adel provided powerful vocals that altered the course of heavy music at the start of the millennium. The record highlights the growing European symphonic metal movement through lush, theatrical arrangements.
Each track balances intimacy with massive, grand production choices. These driving guitars combined with sweeping orchestrations created a distinct identity for the group that persisted throughout their career.