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THE REVIEW
Ladies and gentlemen, many disdain Yngwie Malmsteen criticizing his guitar playing, but many do so after a superficial listening. In my opinion, the Swedish guitarist is a genius of neoclassical metal (of which he is also the leading figure, he is considered its creator). The album in question is his first, Rising Force, created at the tender age of 21, and, in my opinion, it is wonderful.
All of his playing style expressed in 8 songs that showcase (almost) all his talent and skill. The songs are varied and all noteworthy: "Black Star" beautifully opens the album, followed by "Far Beyond The Sun," another masterpiece by the Swede, leading up to the album's first vocal track, "Now Your Ships Are Burned," where Soto also gets to shine, but the attention is always on Malmsteen's stunning guitar. "Evil Eye," another instrumental and track number 4, is one of the most beautiful instrumental songs composed by Yngwie, truly wonderful. Track number 5 is "Icarus' Dream Suite op. 4" which includes the stunning cover of Albinoni's adagio; here we are at track 6, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful that Malmsteen has written featuring vocals: "As Above, So Below." The last 2 pieces ("Little Savage" and "Farewell") are not as beautiful as the previous ones, but still match the album's quality ("Farewell" is just a 48-second piece -starting with the intro of Black Star- and to tell the truth, it could easily not have been included, but still. . . ).
In essence, the album is wonderful and truly deserves a listen. It is the Bible of neoclassical power-metal.
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The review praises Yngwie Malmsteen's debut album 'Rising Force' as a brilliant example of neoclassical metal. Highlighting Malmsteen's guitar mastery, it details standout tracks and praises the album's variety and quality. The reviewer regards the album as essential listening for fans of the genre, calling it the Bible of neoclassical power-metal.Tracklist
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force is the neoclassical metal project led by Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. Debuting with Rising Force (1984), the group fused baroque/classical motifs with heavy metal, followed by Marching Out (1985), Trilogy (1986) and Odyssey (1988). Later releases include Attack!! (2002) and Unleash the Fury (2005).08 Reviews
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By sweep picking
The debut of the Ferrari collector was, in my opinion, a true masterpiece!!
Thanks to his love for classical music, Malmsteen invented the so-called "Neoclassical Metal".
By jettojet
Contrary to what many staunch critics think, the musical content of this album prevails over any other aspect, including technique.
Rising Force represents a milestone in the genre and also an absolute zenith for Yngwie himself.
