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Stratovarius experiments with choirs and arrangements for orchestra on its sixth album, Visions, a concept album paying tribute to Nostradamus. It's as ambitious as neoclassical metal gets, and...there are some fine moments on the record... ~ Steve Huey
Stratovarius experiments with choirs and arrangements for orchestra on its sixth album, Visions, a concept album paying tribute to Nostradamus. It's as ambitious as neoclassical metal gets, and although there are some fine moments on the record, too much of the material sinks under its own weight, particularly the ten-minute title track. ~ Steve Huey
U.S. debut for the progressive metal act's 1997 album. Contains 10 tracks, including the single 'Black Diamond'. A Noise Records release. Purchase Visions CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Stratovarius Infinite CD (2000)
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The 8th release by The Finns, joined by Jorg Michael (drums) & Jens Johansson (keyboards) and featuring Derek Riggs Artwork. Nuclear Blast.
Stratovarius: Timo Kotipelto (vocals); Timo Tolkki (guitar); Jens Johansson (keyboards); Jari Kainulainen (bass); Jorg Michael (drums).
Additional personnel includes: Timo Ronkainen, Tuomo Eerikainen (horns); Mongo Aaltonen (percussion); Sade Rissanen, Veera Railio, Lotte Lindblom, Suyi Lehto, Jussi Lehtipuu, Marko Pankakoski, ...
| | Stratovarius Episode CD (1996)
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Originally released in 1996, their fifth release was a greatsuccess for these masters of melodic metal. For the first time, choirs and a symphonic orchestra are introduced to their music and the effect is amazing. Now includes the bonus track 'When The Night Meets The Day'. 13 tracks
Stratovarius: Timo Kotipelto (vocals); Timo Tolkki (guitar); Jens Johansson (keyboards); Jari Kainulainen (bass); Jorg Michael (drums).
Episode is indeed a big step for Stratovarius. It's the album on which they finally reached the sound that would last for years. So everything seems to be all right, except for the fact that Episode doesn't work so well as a whole. There are perfect hits like "Father Time," "Will the Sun Rise," and "Speed of Light," but the rest of the material fails in comparison, as is isn't as catchy or well put together. But despite these small lacks, ...
| | Stratovarius Dreamspace CD (1994)
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| | Kamelot Fourth Legacy CD (2000)
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| | Stratovarius Destiny CD (1998)
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| | Stratovarius Elements PT. 1 CD (2002)
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This release is the first of a two part concept album series, part two will be released in 2004. Cover artwork by Derek Riggs (Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson and Gamma Ray). This is their first release in almost three years. Nuclear Blast. ...
| | Kiss Asylum CD (1985) Remastered
Visions
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ASYLUM was Kiss' first LP with guitarist Bruce Kulick.
Kiss: Paul Stanley (vocals, guitar); Bruce Kulick (guitar); Gene Simmons (bass); Eric Carr (drums).
Principally recorded at Electric Lady Studios, New York, New York. Includes liner notes by Robert V. Conte.
Digitally remastered by Joseph M. Palmaccio (Sterling Sound, New York, New York).
Personnel: Paul Stanley, Bruce Kulick (guitar); Eric Carr (drums).
Audio Mixer: Dave Wittman.
Audio Remasterer: Joseph M. Palmaccio.
Liner Note Author: Robert V. Conte.
Recording information: Electric Lady Studios, New York, NY; Right Track Studios, New York, NY.
Photographer: Bernard Vidal.
By 1985, Kiss was a shadow of its former self. Gone was the raw rock of their not so distant past, as well as their memorable, "heavy Beatles" songwriting. In its place was a sound that was too similar to other pop-metal bands at the time, as well as unimaginative, predictable songs, as evidenced on Asylum. The album marked the appearance of Kiss' fourth guitarist in four years, Bruce Kulick -- brother of Bob Kulick, who played as a session guitarist on Alive II, Killers, and Paul Stanley's 1978 solo album -- who had replaced Mark St. John on the 1984-1985 Animalize tour. Besides the popular video/single "Tears Are Falling," Asylum is chock-full of nondescript fluff ("I'm Alive," "Trial by Fire," "Secretly Cruel," "Love's a Deadly Weapon," etc.). Although the band again treads on Spinal Tap territory with "Uh! All Night," several tracks could have benefited greatly from a heavier sound, such as "King of the Mountain," "Any Way You Slice It," and "Who Wants to Be Lonely." Although it attained platinum status, Stanley and Gene Simmons would rightfully dismiss Asylum later on. ~ Greg Prato
Sonically, Kiss retained their revitalized roar throughout Asylum, turning in a tough, but supple performance that would have been more impressive if the songs were stronger. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Following the departure of Ace Frehley in 1982, a revolving door of lead guitarists began which concluded with Bruce Kulick, whose tenure in the group lasted longer than Ace's. Bruce had played with a younger, harder edged Michael Bolton and his style of speedy yet emotive playing fit right in with Kiss' style.
Produced by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, ASYLUM retains the raw power of the previous 80's Kiss records, yet also contains a pop element that those records did not. The music is tight, and lyrically, well, if sex sells, then Kiss cashed in. While "King of the Mountain" and "I'm Alive" continue Paul Stanley's knack for penning upbeat, ...
| | Jessica Williams Momentum CD (1994)
Visions
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Jessica Williams Trio: Jessica Williams (piano); Jeff Johnson (bass); Dick Berk (drums).
Personnel: Jessica Williams (piano); Dick Berk (drums).
Cedar Walton on the back of this CD writes "Jessica has few peers on the jazz scene today" and, although she remains a bit underrated, the statement is quite true. This trio set with bassist Jeff Johnson and drummer Dick Berk has many exciting moments with the pianist finding ...
| | Kingdom Come In Your Face CD (1989) Import
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This follow-up to Kingdom Come's commercially successful but critically abused debut was a surprising failure, shocking even to those most disgusted by the band's perceived plagiarism of Led Zeppelin. In one of hard rock's most intense backlashes, Kingdom Come redefined the term "one hit wonder" before In Your Face even hit record store shelves, sealing the record's fate. Stuffed with mid-tempo AOR anthems like "Gotta Go (Can't Wage a War)," "Just Like a Wild Rose," and others, this 1989 release has all the commercial rock trappings of the times, plus a few direct Zep knockoffs like "Perfect 'O'." During the late '80s, there must have been dozens, ...
| | Y & T Ultimate Collection CD (2001)
Visions
$11.99
Y & T includes: Dave Meniketti, Leonard Haze, Phil Kennemore, Steff Burns.
Producers includes: Max Norman, Robert Shulman, David Sieff, Kevin Beamish, Scott Boorey.
Compilation: Mike Ragogna.
Includes liner notes by Gerri Miller.
Digitally remastered by Eric Labson (Universal Mastering Studios, West North Hollywood, California).
Personnel: Dave Meniketti (vocals, guitar); Joey Alves, Phil Kennemore, Stef Burns (vocals); Leonard Haze, Jimmy DeGrasso (drums).
Liner Note Author: Geri Miller.
Photographers: Dave Meniketti; Lee Phillips; Billy Frates.
Y&T wasn't the most popular metal band, but they were better than a lot of their ilk, especially in the early '80s. Their biggest failing was that they came along a little bit too early to take advantage of the boom years of the '80s, when metal albums were flying out the stores and topping the charts. Too bad, because they had a good formula, part Van Halen and part AC/DC, who had swagger and ...
| | Marcelo Costa La Musica De Astor Piazzolla CD (2005) (Import)
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| | Linda Arnold Splash Zone CD (2006)
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$11.99
Renowned children's entertainer Linda Arnold conducts an entertaining and ...
| | Keith Jarrett Out - Of - Towners CD (2008) (Import) Japan; Remastered; Super-High Material
Visions
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