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 The magnificence of this Finnish band lies precisely in their debut with an album that doesn’t have a single song that can be defined as 'filler'.

 They are a manifesto of completeness and coherence between lyrics and music.

Sonata Arctica's debut album Ecliptica is praised as their best work, with no filler tracks and several standout songs that remain fan favorites. The review highlights the band's coherence between lyrics and music and notes their influence in the epic/power metal scene. Later albums never quite reached the same heights, making Ecliptica a foundational masterpiece. The reviewer recommends listening for both virtuosity and emotive ballads. Listen to Sonata Arctica's Ecliptica and experience one of epic metal's finest debut albums today!