Harlan

The masterpiece of the band with Stevens on vocals.

An abomination of rare ugliness.

The testimony, if there was still a need for it, of the musical and personal decline that had affected Tolkki. Flunked across the board.

One of the best Power albums from the late 90s. Personally, I prefer it even to Visions.

The last great album by Stratovarius with Tolkki in the lineup. After the tour for the album, Tolkki's health and mental issues came increasingly to light, releasing the two decent Elements in 2003, and then the horrible self-titled one in 2005. Nonetheless, Infinite is a more than enjoyable album, with great tracks like Hunting High And Low, Mother Gaia, Glory Of The World, or the Titletrack, all supported by an excellent production. Of course, maintaining the standards of Episode, Visions, and Destiny was practically impossible, but still, it's a more than successful record. 3.5.