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 StratovariusElements Vol. 2 Release Date: 2003 Label: Nuclear Blast Records Rating:  |
Scandinavian prog-power-metal specialists Stratovarius begin their sequel to 2002's Elements, Pt. 1 with a neo-classical dirge called "Alpha and Omega," which showcases their melodic muscle and top-notch playing. Musically, the group are masters of fantasy-metal excess, but bereft of the Dungeons & Dragons hyperbole employed by similar artists. The series as a whole draws from blueprints laid out by Helloween's Keeper of the Seven Keys series, borrowing liberally from their nursery rhyme choruses, ferocious double-basslines, and operatic vocals -- lead singer Timo Kotipelto channels Helloween crooner Michael Kiske throughout -- without the thematic focus. There are some inspired moments -- the brutal "Awaken the Giant" -- and anthems like "Season's of Faith's Perfection," and the soaring "Liberty," succeed with bombast and Queensr˙che-like melodrama. Elements, Pt. 2 may disappoint some fans with its lack of epics and torch-heavy balladry, but there's a strange charm to these songs that serves as a testament to Stratovarius' offbeat sincerity, though it is hard to forgive lyrics like "I know your name, it's called Mr. Mean/One thing I've learned you don't know beans." James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | |
| 1 | Alpha & Omega | Tolkki | 6:38 |
| 2 | I Walk to My Own Song | Tolkki | 5:03 |
| 3 | I'm Still Alive | Tolkki | 4:50 |
| 4 | Season of Faith's Perfection | Tolkki | 6:08 |
| 5 | Awaken the Giant | Tolkki | 6:37 |
| 6 | Know the Difference | Tolkki | 5:38 |
| 7 | Luminous | Tolkki | 4:49 |
| 8 | Dreamweaver | Tolkki | 5:53 |
| 9 | Liberty | Tolkki | 5:01 |
Other Releases:
| Elements, Pt. 2 [Bonus Track] Release Date: 2003 Label: Jvc Victor |
| Elements Vol. 2 Release Date: 2003 |
| Elements Part 2 [UK Bonus Tracks] Release Date: 2003 Label: Nuclear Blast Records |
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