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Yngwie Malmsteen's public profile never quite recovered from the grunge fallout, but that didn't mean that his music declined with his popularity. Granted, Magnum Opus and Inspiration were a little weak, but Seventh Sign showed signs of life. That record found Malmsteen exploring the blues, but Facing the Animal occasionally finds him capturing that energy in his familiar neo-classical metal style. Everything on the record is predictable, from the rockers to the power ballads, and while a few cuts sound a little tired, much of the record is stronger than anything Malmsteen has recorded in years -- and for dedicated fans, that's good news. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Domestic reissue of Malmsteen's 1998 album. 13 tracks including, 'Braveheart', 'Enemy' and 'Air On A Theme'. Standard jewelcase. 2000 release.
Recorded at Studio 308 and Criteria Studios, Miami, Florida.
Personnel: Yngwie Malmsteen (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Mats Levén (vocals); Mats Olausson (keyboards); Cozy Powell (drums).
Audio Mixer: Chris Tsangarides.
Liner Note Author: Yngwie Malmsteen.
Recording information: 308, Miami, FL; Criteria Studios, Maimi, FL; Studio 308.
Photographers: Mark Weiss; Michael Johansson; Peter Rooth.
Arranger: Yngwie Malmsteen.
Personnel: Yngwie Malmsteen (acoustic & electric guitars, bass, background vocals); Mats Leven (vocals); Mats Olausson (keyboards); Barry Dunaway (bass); Cozy Powell (drums).
Producers: Yngwie Malmsteen, Chris Tsangarides.
Yngwie Malmsteen Facing The Animal Songs | 1. | Braveheart |
| 2. | Facing the Animal |
| 3. | Enemy |
| 4. | Sacrifice |
| 5. | Like an Angel  |
| 6. | My Resurrection |
| 7. | Another Time |
| 8. | Heathens from the North |
| 9. | Alone in Paradise |
| 10. | End of My Rope |
| 11. | Only the Strong |
| 12. | Poison in Your Veins |
| 13. | Air on a Theme |
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Facing The Animal Music Review Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Not as good as I thought...
As the reviews here are very positive about this album, I thought it would be one of Yngwie's best. So I bought it, and I like it, but this is not Yngwie's best album at all. I must say, the first 4 songs are truly great, I can't deny that. But here are my critics: on the rock/metal songs Yngwie plays good solo's, but on pop/rock songs like 'Alone in Paradise' and 'Only the Strong' his solo's are just pethatic! He shreds over 'Alone in Paradise', while he should have played a more melodic and peacefull solo. A bit of the same with 'Only the Strong', I guess he didn't care much for it and just did a solo in one take. Another thing about this album: Songs like 'Poison in your Veins', 'Only the Strong' and 'End of my Rope' aren't very original, and get boring after a while. By the way, I must mention the solo of 'Heathens from the North', which is great and is my favorite solo of this album. Another solo worth to mention is the solo of 'Sacrifice', also very good. Well, that would be all. I'd say buy this only if you can miss the money. Enjoy!
Submitted by Ad (Holland)
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 Yes Yngwie, this is what we want!!!
This is the best Malmsteen album in my opinion. Magnum Opus and Seventh Sign were great ones too but this one has a magic that is missing from many of his releases. I thought Inspiration was great as well. This CD has great songs and great production! To top it off you have the killer drumming and sound of Cozy Powell. He may not be as technical as say John Macaluso or some of the others Yngwie has had, but he brings a real powerhouse sound to the CD that makes this an extraordinary release. Great singing also by Mats Leven who is the best since Michael Vescera. Wish this line-up would have lasted. Buy this one for sure!!
Submitted by a reviewer (Bellbrook, OH, USA)
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You Gotta Love It
Out of all the CDs Malmsteen produced in the 90's this has to rank as probably the best, only Eclipse, from 1990 would come relatively close. The hooky style makes you enjoy the truely brilliant riffs and solo's that fit quite nicely with this offering of songs. I wish War to End all Wars had a third of the power and grace this album has. Treat yourself, buy it, you will enjoy great music!
Submitted by a reviewer (Yelm, Wa)
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In my other review I gave this album 3 stars, but after listening this album a bit more, I started to like it more. And it's 5 stars for sure, sorry for reviewing this album without listening it enough! This is one of Yngwie's best albums!
Submitted by Ad (Liverpool, UK)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  One of his best albums indeed !!!
The thing about this album, is that it's not only mindless shredding. First is melody, rythm and creativity, then, Malmsteen's guitar wizardy. Great compositions. Buy this album, you won't regret it!!! -you would regret it if you bought "Fire & Ice"... that is Malmsteen's WORSE album.
Submitted by Ahmed Hernandez Zahuna (Mexico City, MEXICO)
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