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Symphony X is certainly an anomaly: an '80s-style fantasy metal band who came along in 1994 (after Nirvana and Pearl Jam's success had seriously rearranged the rock landscape) and ended up acquiring a loyal Gen-X following (especially in Europe). In the '90s and 2000s -- a time when other young headbanger bands have embraced alternative metal and been influenced by punk, rap, and/or industrial -- Symphony X has maintained an unapologetically old-school outlook. And that old-school perspective remains on The Odyssey, which is a 2002 release but recalls the classic fantasy metal of '80s favorites like Queensr˙che, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ronnie James Dio, and Iron Maiden. A few of the riffs might bring to mind Metallica, a band that emerged in the '80s but has had a strong influence on alterna-metal combos of the '90s and 2000s. (Those who assert that Metallica eventually ended up becoming as influential as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Judas Priest aren't off base). But even if some of guitarist Michael Romeo's heavier riffs have a somewhat Metallica-ish punch, everything else about this ambitious CD underscores Symphony X's love of '80s fantasy metal. From the conceptual lyrics to the Euro-classical influence to the elaborate arrangements and melodies, The Odyssey is a 2002 release that wouldn't have been out of place in 1985. By early-2000s standards, this material sounds dated. But dated isn't necessarily a bad thing -- if you hold a particular era in high regard, dated can actually be a plus. And if you're the sort of die-hard fantasy metal enthusiast who still cannot get enough of Queensr˙che's Operation: Mindcrime, dated is certainly a plus on this album. That isn't to say that The Odyssey is in a class with Operation: Mindcrime; however, it is a respectable effort that will likely please those who have enjoyed Symphony X's previous releases. ~ Alex Henderson
Includes liner notes by Symphony X.
LTD.Ed.Digibook W/Extensive Booklet & A Bonus Track
Symphony X: Russell Allen (vocals); Michael Romeo (acoustic & electric guitars, programming); Mike Pinnell (piano, keyboards); Michael Lepond (bass); Jason Rullo (drums).
Symphony X: Russell Allen (vocals); Michael Romeo (acoustic & electric guitars, programming); Mike Pinnella (piano, keyboards); Michael Lepond (bass); Jason Rullo (drums).
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A little bit of my history: I'm a biomedical researcher, and I've lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for almost my entire life. I'm not a professional musician. As many others have, I sang throughout grade school and high school in various choral groups. My junior year (1962 - 63) I played "Stewpot" in South Pacific, and in my senior year I was lucky enough to land the male lead in The King and I.But then, I went to college and majored in science, and for forty years never had another chance to sing in public. I did do one non-musical in the spring of 1983 at Hillbarn Theater in Foster City CA; it was a comedy, entitled Sheep on the Runway, and had a 14-show run. However, in 2003, I auditioned for and was accepted into the baritone/bass section of Berkeley Broadway Singers, known affectionately as "BBS". We are a non-profit group that does public concerts twice a year, as well as singing for senior centers, women's shelters and drug rehab houses. I had forgotten how much fun it was to sing in front of an audience! We do show tunes (from Broadway and the movies), jazz, Latin, standards, doo-wop and other popular music. Check out our website ( berkeleybroadwaysingers. org)!The producer/arranger/pianist on this album is my good friend and mentor, Ms. Ellen Hoffman. She is Music Director for BBS, and a pretty damn good composer and arranger as well ( ellenhoffmanmusic ). She first got me involved in solo singing at Anna's Jazz Island ( annasjazzisland ) in Berkeley about three years ago at the Open Mic Nites, where she regularly plays; I've also sung at Octavia Lounge in ...
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