promo text from publisher:
First there was light. But the time machine was already there. This album is a journey through four eras.
From the beginning of time, when the world saw its light. Ancient, powerful cultures and what remained of them.
The Sun God, the Light of the World: the large churches have illuminated dark times – or made them even darker.
Gas lanterns shed their light on an era of mechanical marvels, of technicnological achievement and of the omnipresent steam that drives everything.
The Last Days bring the world down into darkness, progress has turned against the people, survival is a relentless, grueling battle.
In the end there is this tantalizing light. And we succumb to its temptation.
Tracklist:
CD 1
- Ancient Realms
Initially … (4:14) But Then, Everything Turned Out Quite Differently
Creation Of The World (4:44)
Made From Scratch
Gods (3:17)
They Watch Over Us
The Great Temples (4:27)
Home Of Gods
Gory Rituals (2:06)
Don’t Enter The Circle
Age-Old Legends (4:14)
Listen To Your Forefathers
Ruins (3:59)
Legacies Of Great Cultures
Founder Of A Dynasty (3:12)
A King By His Own Hand
Foreign Signs (3:36) Obscure Messages From The Dawn Of Time
The Obelisk Awakes (5:35)
Solving The Riddle Of The Ancestors
Seekers Of Long-Forgotten Treasure (3:46) Returning From A Great Adventure
- Empire Of Faith
Feast Of Sacrifice (2:40)
It’s That Time Of Year Again
Visions (3:00)
Talking, Floating Images
Cathedral (4:25)
Worshipping Higher Powers
Crusade (5:02)
Our Means Justified
Temptation (3:56)
Straying From The Right Path
The Saints (5:09)
Powerful Allies At Your Side
Wrath Of The Gods (3:46)
Don’t Mess With The Wrong Guys
Prayer (4:01)
From The Bottom Of Our Hearts
Divine Miracle (3:56)
In God’s Presence
CD 2
- Era Of Steam
Machine City (4:15)
Beauty Of The Industry
Under The Light Of Gas Lanterns (3:58) Big Plans, Modern Technology
The Mechanical Pony (3:15)
Wait Until You See The Automatic Bartender!
The Factory (4:08)
History Is Made Here
Steel Warriors (4:04)
These Fellows Will Secure My Success
Conqueror Of The World (4:17)
Soon, Very Soon, It Will All Be Mine! MINE! Muhahahahahahahar!
Out Of Steam (4:35)
Something Went Wrong
Master Of The Skies (3:43)
On Top Of His Game
The Flying City (5:17)
Pride Of A New Era
- The Last Days
Land Of The Dawn (4:21)
Back To Zero. Or Less
So This Is The Future (5:04)
They Used To Look Forward To This
Black Market (4:27)
How Much For This Fuel Cartridge
Gang Wars (4:12)
Bad Guys Vs. Worse Guys
Place Of Refuge (4:31)
No One Will Find Us Here. Hopefully
They Are Coming (4:15)
Probably Not For Tea
Some Hope (5:00)
A Flower Amid The Rubble
Fight For Survival (4:26)
Your Gas Mask Or Your Life
Into The Light (5:07)
Is There Anyone Left?
Total Playing Time: 159:33 minutes