Mother Earth is the breakthrough album by the Dutch metal band Within Temptation. Now 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 standout song in the early zero’s.

Mother Earth is available on black vinyl and includes a 4-page booklet with lyrics and pictures.