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| Medea | ||||
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| Released | 18 January 2014 | |||
| Genre | Symphonic metal, progressive metal | |||
| Length | 61:13 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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Medea is the second studio album of the Dutch symphonic/progressive metal band Ex Libris, released in 2014. [1] [2] [3] It is a concept album about the Greek tragedy of Medea and her lover Jason.
| No. | Title | Note(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Medea" | 6:50 | |
| 2. | "Murderess in Me" | 7:38 | |
| 3. | "On the Ocean's Command" | 8:00 | |
| 4. | "My Dream I Dream" | 6:19 | |
| 5. | "Song of Discord" | Guest vocals by Damian Wilson | 5:54 |
| 6. | "A Mother's Lament" | 5:37 | |
| 7. | "Daughter of Corinth" | 7:52 | |
| 8. | "A Tale Told..." (Instrumental) | 2:12 | |
| 9. | "From Rebirth to Bloodshed" | 10:51 | |
| Total length: | 61:13 | ||
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