Mother Earth is an album by the Dutch metal band Within Temptation. Featuring Sharon den Adel as the only vocalist the direction of the band changed from their doomy sound from the former EPs to a more symphonic style. The title song opens with a beautiful orchestral melody before powerful drumming and guitar riffs pumping in. "Ice Queen" reached number one in both the Netherlands and Belgium. With its prominent string arrangement and lyrical content it was a fine song in the early zero's. Overall Mother Earth is an emotive and thoughtful collection of musical ideas overridden by some impressive vocal expressions.

The Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation was founded in 1996 by vocalist Sharon den Adel and guitarist Robert Westerholt. After their first recordings in the doom metal they were developing their music to a more accessible symphonic style, becoming known to the worldwide public.

Mother Earth is available as an expanded edition containing 4 live bonus tracks.

180GR./GATEFOLD/4P BOOKLET/4 BONUS TRACKS/BLACK VINYL

Media	Music VINYL LP (Vinyl)
Number of records	2
Released	August 26, 2022
EAN/UPC	8719262012028
Label	MUSIC ON VINYL MOVLP1925
Genre	Metal Heavy Metal
Dimensions	598 g