10 Best Rock Music Album Closers Of The 2010s

10. Whole World Is Watching - Within Temptation (Hydra)

If you like a bit of symphonic metal, then you've no doubt already come across Dutch outfit Within Temptation.

Formed in 1996, the band has enjoyed sustained popularity both at home and abroad, thanks in part to the angelic voice of lead singer Sharon den Adel.

She was elected the chairperson of the Dutch Eurovision jury in 2018. They don't let just anyone do that, you know.

In 2014, the band put out their sixth album, Hydra. As well as their own strong performances, the record also contained guest spots from Killswitch Engage's Howard Jones, Nightwish's Tarja Turunen, and rapper/ride-pimper Xhibit.

Hydra finished up with a song called Whole World is Watching, which also features a guest vocalist. Depending on where you are in the world, that guest is either Dave Pirner from Soul Asylum or Polish singer Piotr Rogucki.

Both versions of the duet are lovely, as the singers' voices blend perfectly with the sweeping orchestral backing of the song. Its optimistic themes mean that Hydra ends on a real positive note.

If you've never given symphonic metal a go, then this song and this album would be a great place to start.