progman

 If mixing different characteristics of various types of music and even different musical instruments can be classified as 'inventing,' then Malmsteen invented something, namely neoclassical metal.

 The album starts with a blistering opener... one of the most beautiful solos ever written, alternating, after pinpoint arpeggios, guitar, and keyboard blending in a suggestive exchange of phrases.

This review praises Yngwie Malmsteen's Odyssey for its technical mastery and contribution to the power metal genre. It highlights Malmsteen's role as a bridge between classic guitar legends and modern shredders, emphasizing his neoclassical style. The album maintains Malmsteen's signature sound with strong performances by notable musicians such as Joe Lynn Turner and Jens Johansson. While not surpassing his debut Rising Force, Odyssey competes well with his other works and remains an important release. Explore Yngwie Malmsteen's Odyssey for a brilliant blend of power metal and neoclassical guitar mastery!