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Stand My Ground 1

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This immortal single from Within Temptation's third studio album, The Silent Force, is a powerful tour-de-force that weaves pure energy with unforgettable lyrics and a true strength that pushes listeners to never, ever give up. Since the single's release, "Stand My Ground" has become a signature song for the band, and even made it into their seriously epic Black Symphony concert.

Starting simple and light, "Stand My Ground" quickly moves into heavier, more powerful territory with rocking guitar riffs. All, of course, led by Sharon's vocals filled with raw power and inspiration. Seriously, her serious power here is amazing, and gives the listener something to sing to, remember and ultimately adapt as a personal anthem.

There are a few different versions of this single out there, including an exclusive maxi-pack. The version here is the basic one: it includes the single and album versions of "Stand My Ground," the haunting "It's the Fear" and B-side "Overcome."

While virtually all of these songs are available on other releases, this is the first release of "Overcome." "Overcome" is another inspirational ballad, but definitely feels weaker than many of the other songs on The Silent Force.

Mostly for WT collectors, I'd say skip this single and just go for the full albums.

If you enjoy New Age music and looking for something different, do check this out.

I've played these songs so many times since I got the CD, I've memorized the words.