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Into the Electric Castle is an epic prog rock opera from Dutch guitarist Arjen Lucassen. The sci-fi story centers around eight strangers brought together into a dimension of no space and no time. The characters in the story are played by varying lead singers, including former Marillion frontman Fish. The supporting cast is a who's who of proggers, which translates into superb musicianship. The story is standard sci-fi fare, but winds up being quite effective with the accompanying score. The massive coordination of such a large project is admirable, but to pull it off with such impressive results is stunning. There are some moments that work better than others, but in sum this an energetic, fun, and original recording. There is a plethora of styles incorporated here, including progressive rock, progressive metal, neo-prog, fusion, space rock, jazz, folk, and classical. This campy classic helped to spawn a devout cult following for Ayreon and the man behind the music, Arjen Lucassen. ~ Robert Taylor
This release includes bonus CD-Rom tracks. This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Ayreon: Arjen Lucassen (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, Mellotron, keyboards, mini-Moog synthesizer, bass guitar). Additional personnel: Fish (vocals); Thijs Van Leer (flute); Clive Nolan (synthesizer).
This release includes bonus CD-Rom tracks.
Ayreon: Arjen Anthony Lucassen (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, Mellotron, keyboards, mini-Moog synthesizer, bass guitar).
Additional personnel: Fish (vocals); Thijs Van Leer (flute); Clive Nolan (synthesizer).
This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Into The Electric Castle Music Into The Electric Castle Music Into The Electric Castle Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Don't Be Fooled by the lyrics/concept
The whole concept of this album is a bit tongue in cheek and uses obvious cliches like a knight fighting to find a holy grail in a way that might seem stupid if you haven't read the liner notes. However, the music in this is simultaneously very original, melodic, and engaging, and also you will not get tired of it after a couple spins or have the urge to skip any songs (except maybe 'Forever of the Stars'). If you are in to prog rock and haven't heard this great masterpiece, you are living under a rock. If you are not into prog rock, you will still find a lot to love about this album.
Submitted by michael-mcdonell (Canada) 
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Ayreon Rocks!
I bought a Fish MP3 which has all his music and then this Ayreon album which has never heard of, it was fantastic and out of the ordinary wonderful musicians not the Pop Crap of nowadays.
Submitted by Jose Luis (Mexico, D.F)
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And into the electric castle? Why haven't I heard of Ayreon until recently? I've loved Fish since his Marillion days (they just aren't the same with H) and I bought this because he was guest singer. Now I've got two more Ayreon and can't decide which I like best. I hear something new with every listen. This is some great prog rock!
Submitted by marc_warren (Minneapolis, USA)
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I'd like to start off by saying this album is amazing. From start to finish, the first note to the last, just amazing.
A favorite song would be castle hall, I love it. (although once I listen to castle hall I had to listen to the rest of the album because its just that great :P.
People who like music should check this out, and a Prog lover, this is a must have CD.
I recommend checking out other Ayreon albums like The Human Equation.
Submitted by freakishness102 (Portage, IN, USA)
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HOLY GOD!!!
This album was excellent. I only started getting into Ayreon about a month or so ago and i rushed out and got all the CD's, starting with the new one 01011001. Like most i discovered Ayreon from hearing that James LaBrie was on one of the albums. But if you love Prog Rock, this is the best of all the Ayreon albums!! Arjen Lucassen is a genious.
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