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Stratovarius
Stratovarius
Release Date: 2005 09 05
Label: JVC Compact Discs
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It appears as though no matter what the "flavor of the month" may be on radio or MTV, there will always be a die-hard cult fan base for progressive metal. Popularized by the likes of Dream Theater, the style incorporates the tricky bits of such groups as Yes along with the metallic muscle of Iron Maiden. The top Finnish export is Stratovarius. 2005 saw the release of a self-titled studio album, which shows that the group is still following their original musical path. While the album will undoubtedly please those already converted, to others outside the group's fanatical circle, you can't help but smirk a bit at such Spinal Tap-worthy song titles as "Maniac Dance," "Fight!!!," and "The Land of Ice and Snow," or singer Timo Kotipelto's equal parts Bruce Dickinson and Sebastian Bach vocals. That said, Stratovarius is one of the few prog metal acts that actually puts songwriting ahead of mere shredding and noodling, as evidenced by quite a few tracks on Stratovarius -- including "Just Carry On." Greg Prato, All Music Guide

Tracks:
TitleComposerTime
1Maniac DanceTolkki4:34
2Fight!!!Tolkki4:03
3Just Carry OnTolkki, Kotipelto5:28
4Back to MadnessTolkki7:42
5Gypsy in MeKotipelto, Tolkki4:27
6Götterdämmerung (Zenith of Power)Tolkki7:12
7Land of Ice and SnowTolkki3:04
8Leave the TribeJohansson, Tolkki5:42
9UnitedTolkki7:04

Other Releases:
Stratovarius [UK Bonus Videos]
Release Date: 2005
Label: Mayan

Stratovarius [Korean Bonus Video]
Release Date: 2005
Label: Seoul Records








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