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Rating: In 1995, the new work by the famous Finnish band called "Stratovarius" was released. This album is very different from their previous "Fright Night," "Twilight Time," and "Dreamspace," especially because of the new singer Timo Kotipelto, one of the most prestigious voices in the metal field, who replaces Tolkki in such a way that he can dedicate himself exclusively to playing the guitar.
The album is full of overwhelming riffs, characteristic of this band, alternating with acoustic passages to create sometimes dark, sometimes joyful atmospheres... but let's examine the lyrics one by one: "Against the Wind", a typical speed power track, opens the dance as if it were a true flagship song characterized by a commendable refrain that is impossible not to sing at the top of your lungs! We proceed with "Distant Skies", a song worthy of praise like the previous one for its unforgettable chorus. "Galaxies" is, in my opinion, one of the best pieces of the album, introduced by a beautiful keyboard part to proceed better, as if it were a national anthem. "Winter" instead is a slow and acoustic piece where Kotipelto's voice seems like a lament rich in melancholy, then turns into a desperate cry. "Stratovarius" is an instrumental that creates the right balance between power and melody. "Lord of the Wasteland" is, on the contrary, immense, overwhelming, and dark. "030366" they could have spared us, but on the bright side, I consider it as a simple pause, placed at the right point before reaching what I consider the masterpieces of the album, "Nightfall" and "We Hold the Key": the first has a relaxing atmosphere similar to those created by Pink Floyd, but much more melodic (here Tolkki's skill is simply exceptional and wonderful!); the other starts with a deep gallop replaced later by an acoustic and slow passage to proceed even better with Kotipelto showcasing all his vocal ability enough to make many singers envious! "Twilight Symphony" is a melodic piece that creates almost a memorable orchestra. The album concludes well with an acoustic instrumental "Call of the Wilderness."
Excellent album worthy of fame, absolutely a must-have for those who love this fantastic group!
LONG LIVE SPEED POWER METAL!!!!!!!!
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
01 Against the Wind (03:48)
Once again I try to make things work
Facing all the power of society
Searching all the answers of the life
I'll never make it on my own
Was I meant to fail everytime
Seems to me thats my destiny
Is this all that's left to me
Confusion and bad memories
But now my time has come
No more running in the dark
I want much more than this
I really want it all
Against the wind we run
To every place under the sun
We've got so much power inside
We will never give up
Against the wind we go
Towards the new shore
Together we'll forget the sorrow
It's forever gone
02 Distant Skies (04:10)
Went into the plane was scared like hell
Tried to relax for awhile
But when we took off I feared we would fall
Waving goodbye to this life
I'm flying through winds tonight
No sign of the dawn or light
Silhouettes in the sky
Wings are carrying me through the night
Sihouettes in the sky
Destination unknown -
Distant Skies
Then after awhile I tried to sleep
But watched two movies instead
The fear struck again how I hate this plane
Hope this would come to an end
I'm flying through winds tonight
No sign of the dawn or light
Silhouettes in the sky
Wings are carrying me through the night
Sihouettes in the sky
Destination unknown -
Distant Skies
04 Winter (06:32)
Silence is all I hear
Blackness fills my world
Midwinter days and lonely nights
Depression takes over
my frozen mind
Morning starts a new day
Dawning nowhere to be seen
Oh, won't you break
my chains and let me go
free as a bird in the sky
Winter blows colder
I'm feeling older
Visions of darkness
breaking the silence
Winter blows colder
I'm growing older
Light fades away
I'm here to stay
I'm telling you no-one could ever take your place
open your eyes and you will see
08 Nightfall (05:09)
Shades of night I'm walking through sleeping village that is having a dream of thousand dreams Moon is guiding my way through the land the snow is silently falling from the sky that is lit by million stars Nightfall I feel the breeze Nightfall on my face Nightfall and the trees are Nightfall covered with white lace
09 We Hold the Key (07:54)
I'm watching as the morning sun rises
Before my very eyes
Revealing all this beauty
Questions fill my mind once again
Clearing my thoughs have I been blind
Now I see
The hole is getting bigger in the sky
Do you know the reason why nobody seems to care
Everything is so well in your life
Did you ever give a dime
To things that you really believed
The future will show
What happens to our world
We hold the key to the door
Of salvation eternally
We hold the key to minds
To the future of mankind
It's time to wake up from you dreams
To reality this can't go on believe me
If you just turn your head away
Will tomorrow be the same
Try to foresee
The future will show
What happens to our world
We hold the key to the door
Of salvation eternally
We hold the key to minds
To the future of mankind
What will we find
Mountains to climb
More destruction
And hatred we'll discover
Suddenly sounds awake me
Birds singing beautifully
Maybe there is hope still left
In this world
10 Twilight Symphony (06:59)
I'm entering in to the woods
I left everything behind
I have to follow my heart
Don't know what I'm searching for
Starlights guiding my way
to old black oak where we meet
now it's full moon
other side is calling me
singing dancing this is no dream
Twilight Symphony
The feast is going on
rapture never seen before
the fury is taking us
into a new level soon
Hearing voices everywhere
telling me what to do
giving me answers
other side is calling me
singing dancing this is no dream
Twilight Symphony
The spirits are calling me
I only wish to die
there is no question why
anymore
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