What Lies Beneath (Tarja album)

What Lies Beneath is the third studio album by Finnish singer Tarja Turunen. It was released on September 1, 2010, in Finland and on September 3, 2010, in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The album features a blend of symphonic rock and metal elements, characteristic of Tarja's signature style.

What Lies Beneath marked a significant departure from Turunen's previous solo work, My Winter Storm, in that it was produced entirely by herself. This gave her greater creative control over the songwriting and overall sound of the album. Lyrically, the album explores themes of darkness, secrets, and hidden truths, reflected in its title.

The album spawned several singles, including "Falling Awake" (featuring Joe Satriani) and "Until My Last Breath". What Lies Beneath received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Turunen's vocal performance and the album's ambitious musical arrangements. It was also commercially successful, charting in numerous countries and further solidifying Tarja Turunen's position as a leading figure in the symphonic metal genre.