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And We Run
Metal · 2014

And We Run

Within Temptation

A bold EP where Within Temptation fuses their signature symphonic metal with rap, featuring a prominent collaboration with Xzibit on the title track, creating an unexpected and powerful genre blend.

May 27, 2014 · BMG Rights Management

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And We Run is an electrifying collision of symphonic grandeur and raw hip-hop power. Imagine soaring orchestral arrangements and Sharon den Adel's commanding vocals meeting the urgent, rhythmic flow of rap verses. This EP is an unexpected, yet thrilling, journey that pushes the boundaries of metal, delivering an empowering and defiant soundscape. It's for those moments when you need to feel unstoppable, a soundtrack for overcoming challenges with epic scale and street-smart intensity.

Moments Worth Listening For
The dramatic entrance of Xzibit's rap verse on the title track, 'And We Run,' immediately following Sharon den Adel's soaring chorus, creating a stark and powerful contrast.
The intricate orchestral swells that underpin the heavy guitar riffs, particularly in the bridge sections, adding a cinematic grandeur to the aggressive sound.
The powerful, layered vocal harmonies during the climactic choruses, showcasing Sharon den Adel's range and the band's signature epic sound.
The driving, almost industrial-tinged drum patterns that propel the rap-infused tracks, providing a relentless energy distinct from their usual symphonic metal.
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How does And We Run sound next to the rest of Within Temptation's catalogue?

Hi Fi+1.5σ

The production is pushed notably harder into hi fi than this artist usually allows.

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