| Underworld | ||||
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| Released | 23 July 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal, neoclassical metal, symphonic metal | |||
| Length | 63.30 | |||
| Label | Nothing to Say | |||
| Producer | Dennis Ward | |||
| Adagio chronology | ||||
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| Metal Temple |   [1] |
Underworld is the second studio album by French progressive/neoclassical metal band Adagio, released in 2003. It is the last by the band to feature David Readman on vocals and Dirk Bruinenberg on drums.
All lyrics are written by Stéphan Forté, except where noted; all music is composed by Stéphan Forté, except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Next Profundis" (M: Stéphan Forté / Kevin Codfert) | 7:39 |
| 2. | "Introïtus/Solvet Saeclum in Favilla" | 8:14 |
| 3. | "Chosen" | 7:52 |
| 4. | "From My Sleep... to Someone Else" | 6:37 |
| 5. | "Underworld" | 13:25 |
| 6. | "Promises" | 5:03 |
| 7. | "The Mirror Stage" (L: Audrey Bedos) | 6:31 |
| 8. | "Niflheim" (instrumental) | 8:09 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 9. | "Missa Aeterna" | 6:37 |
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| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French Albums (SNEP) [2] | 111 |
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