Complete List Of Green Carnation Songs From A to Z

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The band Green Carnation was formed in Kristiansand, Norway, in 1990 by guitarist Tchort (Terje Vik Schei), who had previously been a member of the influential black metal band Emperor. Initially conceived as a death metal project, Green Carnation quickly became known for its willingness to evolve musically, embracing a wide range of styles that would later define its reputation as one of Norway’s most versatile and progressive metal bands. Though the group disbanded shortly after forming, Tchort revived the project in 1998 with a new lineup and a dramatically different vision that would push beyond the confines of traditional metal.

In 2000, Green Carnation released their debut full-length album, Journey to the End of the Night, through Prophecy Productions. The album showcased a darker, more atmospheric sound, drawing on elements of doom and gothic metal. It featured members of the Norwegian metal scene, including musicians from In the Woods… and Carpathian Forest, lending the record a rich and textured sound. The album stood apart for its long compositions, emotional depth, and introspective themes of death, loss, and existential struggle. Though it was far removed from the black metal roots of some of its members, the record established Green Carnation as a band unafraid to experiment with structure and emotion.

Their second album, Light of Day, Day of Darkness, released in 2001, became the defining statement of their career and one of the most ambitious works in metal history. The album consisted of a single, sixty-minute track divided into movements, blending progressive rock, metal, and orchestral elements. Tchort wrote the piece as a deeply personal reflection on the death of his daughter, making it one of the most emotionally charged compositions in the genre. The album’s sweeping musical scope, haunting melodies, and intricate arrangements earned critical acclaim and established Green Carnation as a major force in progressive and avant-garde metal. The project also featured contributions from a full choir and string section, elevating it to a level of complexity rarely seen in metal at the time.

After such an expansive and emotionally draining project, Green Carnation took a different creative direction with their 2003 release, A Blessing in Disguise. This album introduced a more accessible sound, incorporating hard rock and melodic progressive influences while maintaining their signature emotional depth. Songs like “Lullaby in Winter” and “Into Deep” received strong praise for their balance of heaviness and melody. The album’s introspective lyrics and dynamic arrangements resonated with a wider audience and solidified the band’s reputation for reinventing themselves with each release.

The band continued to evolve with their 2005 album, The Quiet Offspring, which leaned even further toward progressive rock while maintaining a metallic backbone. Featuring tracks such as “The Everlasting Moment” and “Just When You Think It’s Safe,” the album was a more straightforward and song-oriented effort that reflected the band’s growth and maturity. The same year, Green Carnation released The Acoustic Verses, a completely unplugged album that demonstrated their versatility and musicianship. The record stripped away distortion and amplification, replacing it with lush acoustic arrangements and introspective lyrics, creating an intimate and emotional listening experience that showcased the band’s softer side without losing their intensity.

Following years of activity, Green Carnation announced an indefinite hiatus in 2007, leaving fans uncertain about the band’s future. During this period, the members pursued other musical projects, but the legacy of their earlier albums continued to grow, attracting new listeners who discovered the band’s unique fusion of progressive, gothic, and metal influences.

In 2014, Green Carnation reunited for a series of live performances, including a special show celebrating the anniversary of Light of Day, Day of Darkness. This marked the beginning of a new chapter for the band, reigniting their creative spark and reconnecting them with fans around the world. In 2020, the group released Leaves of Yesteryear, their first new studio album in fifteen years. The album served as both a reflection on their past and a bold step into the future, blending elements from their earlier works with a renewed sense of focus and emotional intensity. Tracks such as “Sentinels” and the title song captured the band’s signature blend of melancholy, grandeur, and melody.

Complete List Of Green Carnation Songs From A to Z

**9-29-045 *** – Acoustic Verses – 2006
A Place for Me – The Quiet Offspring – 2005
Alone – Acoustic Verses – 2006
As Life Flows By – A Blessing in Disguise – 2003
As Silence Took You – A Dark Poem, Pt. I: The Shores of Melancholia – 2025
Between the Gentle Small and the Standing Tall – The Quiet Offspring – 2005
Childs Play Part III – Acoustic Verses – 2006
Childsplay – Part I – The Quiet Offspring – 2005
Childsplay – Part II – The Quiet Offspring – 2005
Crushed to Dust – A Blessing in Disguise – 2003
Dead But Dreaming – The Quiet Offspring – 2005
Echoes of Despair (Part 2) – Journey to the End of the Night – 2000
End of Journey (Part 3) – Journey to the End of the Night – 2000
Falling into Darkness – Journey to the End of the Night – 2000
High Tide Waves – Acoustic Verses – 2006
Hounds – Leaves of Yesteryear – 2020
In the Realm of the Midnight Sun – Journey to the End of the Night – 2000
In Your Paradise – A Dark Poem, Pt. I: The Shores of Melancholia – 2025
Into Deep – A Blessing in Disguise – 2003
Journey to the End of the Night (Part 1) – Journey to the End of the Night – 2000
Just When You Think It’s Safe – The Quiet Offspring – 2005
Leaves of Yesteryear – Leaves of Yesteryear – 2020
Light of Day, Day of Darkness – Light of Day, Day of Darkness – 2001
Lullaby in Winter – A Blessing in Disguise – 2003
Maybe? – Acoustic Verses – 2006
Me, My Enemy – A Dark Poem, Pt. I: The Shores of Melancholia – 2025
My Dark Reflections of Life and Death – Journey to the End of the Night – 2000
My Dark Reflections of Life and Death – Leaves of Yesteryear – 2020
Myron and Cole – A Blessing in Disguise – 2003
Pile of Doubt – The Quiet Offspring – 2005
Purple Door, Pitch Black – The Quiet Offspring – 2005
Rain – A Blessing in Disguise – 2003
Sentinels – Leaves of Yesteryear – 2020
Shattered (Part 4) – Journey to the End of the Night – 2000
Six Ribbons – The Burden Is Mine… Alone – 2005
Six Ribbons – Acoustic Verses – 2006
Solitude – Leaves of Yesteryear – 2020
Stay on These Roads – A Blessing in Disguise – 2003
Sweet Leaf – The Burden Is Mine… Alone – 2005
Sweet Leaf – Acoustic Verses – 2006
The Boy in the Attic – A Blessing in Disguise – 2003
The Burden Is Mine… Alone – The Burden Is Mine… Alone – 2005
The Burden Is Mine…Alone – Acoustic Verses – 2006
The Everlasting Moment – The Quiet Offspring – 2005
The Quiet Offspring – The Quiet Offspring – 2005
The Shores of Melancholia – A Dark Poem, Pt. I: The Shores of Melancholia – 2025
The Slave That You Are – A Dark Poem, Pt. I: The Shores of Melancholia – 2025
Too Close to the Flame – A Dark Poem, Pt. I: The Shores of Melancholia – 2025
Transparent Me – The Burden Is Mine… Alone – 2005
Two Seconds in Life – A Blessing in Disguise – 2003
Under Eternal Stars – Journey to the End of the Night – 2000
When I Was You – The Quiet Offspring – 2005
Writings on the Wall – A Blessing in Disguise – 2003

Albums

Journey to the End of the Night (2000): 8 songs

Light of Day, Day of Darkness (2001): 1 song

A Blessing in Disguise (2003): 10 songs

The Quiet Offspring (2005): 11 songs

The Burden Is Mine… Alone (2005): 4 songs

Acoustic Verses (2006): 8 songs

Leaves of Yesteryear (2020): 5 songs

A Dark Poem, Pt. I: The Shores of Melancholia (2025): 6 songs

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