Power and the Myth [Extra tracks] [Import]

Power and the Myth [Extra tracks] [Import]

Track Listings

1. Today

2. All Is Gone

3. Am I the Only One

4. Living in Silence

5. Power and the Myth

6. Rapture

7. Man Who I Am

8. Bitter Sweet Euphoria

9. Mind Trip

10. Child of Rage

11. Havana [*]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese edition of the long running metal act's 2004 album features 11 tracks including 1 bonus track, 'Havana'. Crown.

Power and the Myth,House of Lords,Crown Japan,Hard Rock,Heavy Metal,Pop,Rock

A Twist in the Myth
Average customer rating:

Imaginations Revisited

A tighter, more concise album....but too short for the wait

A New Direction for a Classic Metal Band

average

One of their better, but not the best.

A Twist in the Myth
Blind Guardian
Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Americ
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GLKRDS
Release Date: 2006-09-05

Tracks:

This Will Never End
Otherland
Turn The Page
Fly
Carry The Blessed Home
Another Stranger Me
Straight Through The Mirror
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Dead Sound Of Misery
Interview
Untitled

Customer Reviews:

Imaginations Revisited.......2007-05-12

After making us wait an almost unbearable four years since their ambitious 2002 album A Night at the Opera, Germany's power metal masters came roaring back in 2006 with A Twist In the Myth. Was it worth the wait? Read on...

Fans who had a problem with the larger than life sound on A Night at the Opera should find A Twist in the Myth a welcome return to the "classic" Blind Guardian sound. I happen to love A Night at the Opera, but I can also see how the complex arrangements, layered vocals, and related elements could turn off some metal fans. A Twist in the Myth hearkens back to the days of Imaginations From the Other Side. This is the most straightforward power metal album we've seen from Blind Guardian in quite some time. Don't get me wrong, there are still plenty of progressive elements, but A Twist in the Myth owes far more to Helloween and Iron Maiden than Queen. Oddly enough, you can judge this particular book by its cover. Comparing the magnificent cover art on A Twist in the Myth to the artwork for A Night at the Opera tells you almost as much about the differences in the two albums as actually listening to them.

A Twist in the Myth is packed with glorious (but not Hammerfall cheesy) power metal anthems, balanced by the occasional renaissance faire song (see Skalds and Shadows). I loved Fly, Carry the Blessed Home, and Another Stranger Me immediately, and it didn't take much for the rest of the album to quickly grow on me. It's an extraordinarily professional album as well, in every aspect from the musicianship to the vocals to the production to most especially the songwriting.

A Twist in the Myth is easily one of the best metal albums of 2006. It might not represent a big step forward for the band, but it is an extremely good power metal album that is more than worthy of the name Blind Guardian.

NOTE: Most versions of A Twist in the Myth feature an audio interview as bonus material. The interview is interesting enough, though not much different than what you'd find in Brave Words or other metal magazines or sites. I'd much rather have the bonus track (All the King's Horses) that went to the Japanese market. I know that Japanese fans are a big part of metal's success, but I can't help but be disappointed that there are parts of the Blind Guardian legacy that the rest of us continually miss out on.

A tighter, more concise album....but too short for the wait.......2007-05-10

(Note: the actual score for this would be about a 4.75).

Blind Guardian's last studio album, A Night At The Opera, was released in the spring of 2002. While their long overdue second live album was released in 2004, it has been a long wait for fans of the German power metal band for new material. Compounding matters was the departure of long-time drummer Thomas Stauch, for reasons which I'm still unclear about. When "Fly", the first single from "A Twist In the Myth", was released, there was more than a bit of controversy swirling around the band, and its direction. Was Blind Guardian "selling out", as overzealous fanboy types would say?

In a word, no. "A Twist In The Myth" is pretty far from any blatant attempt to pander to current trends, nor is it an attempt to merely tread water to appease that segment of the metalhead crowd which fears any change, no matter how minor. The biggest change you'll notice here is that the sound has been tightened up, if you will. Have no fear- you'll still hear heavily overdubbed, massively multi-tracked vocal harmonies and guitar symphonics, a la Queen. However, everything is more precise and "stabbing", and a little less sweeping and loose. The vocal harmonies have a tad fewer tracks layered, and the songs are a little more insistent in pace, and shorter in length. Those expecting another huge, lengthy epic such as "And Then There Was Silence" will be disappointed.

The songs themselves are pretty strong, with the possible exception of "Lionheart", which is lacking in a strong hook. The opener, "This Will Never End", is one of the band's stronger album-openers, although they have never been that great at choosing an opening track on albums after "Somewhere Far Beyond". "Otherland", "Turn The Page", and "Straight Through The Mirror" are all high-octane classics, filled with memorable melodies and guitar work. While "Fly" doesn't have one particularly outstanding hook (after all, this band is about the melodic hooks), it is an impressive evolution of the slightly electronicized sound from "Sadly Sings Destiny" (from their last studio album), and boasts a fair amount of atmosphere. Meanwhile, "Another Stranger Me" is pretty straightforward, but boasts a very catchy vocal line at the end of the chorus. The requisite ballad format is represented by a pair of tracks, the Queen-inspired funeral hymnal "Carry The Blessed Home" (inspired by Stephen King's "The Dark Tower- Book VII"), and "Skalds and Shadows", another of the band's medieval-styled ballads, in the vein of "A Past and Future Secret". "The Edge" and "The New Order" round out the album nicely.

My biggest problem with "A Twist In The Myth" is that, for a band which takes its time with releasing new albums, there's simply not enough music on this one. While I appreciate that they want to pare down the album to minimize filler, and the fact that they underwent a pretty major lineup change, I can't help but feel that this could have been more than it was. The new drummer/flutist/bagpipe-player, Frederik Ehmke, does an admirable job of fitting in with the band's over-the-top, yet straightforward style, although we have yet to see his long term impact on the sound. Hansi's vocals are, as par for the band's recent efforts, less roaring and more high-pitched, and the backing vocals, as usual, are first-rate. The guitar work is certainly emotional and well-structured, with plenty of adept fretwork that is a bit tricky, but never self-indulgent.

I'd certainly recommend this album to anyone who likes melodic metal and hard rock. I just wish the band had put more on record this time around. I can only hope that their release schedule will be more rapid in the future.

A New Direction for a Classic Metal Band.......2007-04-27

One thing that I think makes Blind Guardian particularly special among other metal acts is their fearlessnes when it comes to changes styles between albums. After all, Blind Guardian have played everything from Speed to Thrash to Power to Prog Metal, and have been mostly successful each time. In accordance with this tradition, which Blind Guardian seem to have set for themselves, A Twist in the Myth is no another "A Night at the Opera". It is just as polished as that album, but less produced, and with more standard metal songs.

It had to have been hard for the band to play the songs from A Night at the Opera live because of all the orchestrations. The band seems to have kept that in mind when recording this album. If you're expecting to hear Queen-like vocal sections like the ones in A Night at the Opera, then you are in for a disappointment. Likewise , Orchestrations have taken a back seat. Rather than elaborate, layered Keyboard parts, this album's keyboards are much more subtle. There's a few strange "nintendo-ish" sounds, as someone else pointed out, hear and there. It's almost reminiscent of what you might hear from an act like HORSE the Band.

This album is probably most like "Imaginations from the Other Side" then any other album, because it is probably the most diverse. There's Thrash Elements, Acoustic Ballads, Straight-up Rock songs, and classic Iron Maiden-ish Metal songs. All in all, this album is a good buy for Blind Guardian fans (except the ones who only like their early days, and even they might find something to enjoy hear) and fans of modern metal.

average.......2007-03-31

Not so good as the previous performances of Blind Guardian. Far away from the epic sounds.

One of their better, but not the best........2007-03-11

I have been a fan since Nightfall In Middle Earth came out and I have since bought all of their albums. I have to say that A Night at the Opera was good, but had me worried about the direction that thay were heading. I am glad to say that with this album, my fears are put aside (at least for now). It still has their new style with some old elements that I think is a good mix for them. I would have to rank this as their third best album with Nightfall In Middel Earth at number one and Somewhere Far Beyond at number two. I hope the best for them in their new future and with their new drummer (who is the right fit for the band).

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You will love these guys!
Familiar--in a good way
instant pop classic
Buy This Album!
The latest Target commercial song

Over and Over
The 88
Manufacturer: Mootron Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000A2H4PM
Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

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The 88 have a lot of believers on its side, causing a big enough stir in the local LA scene to attract the attention of TV shows like The O.C. and Jimmy Kimmel as well as KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic. Singing with a sensual Marc Bolan-like set of pipes, singer Keith Slettedahl has a long list of ex-lovers who fuel his caustic muse. Doing the majority of the songwriting as well, Slettedahl's music leans toward mid-'60s power pop filled with hooky choruses and taunt riffs that recall early Kinks. "Hide Another Mistake" is a prime example of this aesthetic, and it's already been picked as a single, yet "All 'Cause Of You" has an emotional vulnerability to the vocals and a jaunty riff that rams the equally strong song home. Well-balanced with a few quieter acoustic songs, this sophomore effort is an assured and altogether catchy work from a band that deserves all the attention it gets. -- Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

You will love these guys!.......2007-06-18

The mark of a good sound is you can't get it out of your head. These songs are so snappy and catchy that you will be caught! Great melodies, lyrics and they will play "over and over" in your head...you will love it! This CD is awesome and these great musicians are on the cusp of taking the music world by storm.

Familiar--in a good way.......2007-02-05

I first heard "Coming Home" during the ending credits in the movie "Surviving Christmas" with Ben Afflect and I thought it was Paul McCartney singing. That's how most of this CD sounds--very familiar which is a good thing. You'll think of the 60's--the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Lovin' Spoonful and so on. This is the kind of CD you play while you're cleaning the house or working in the garage--it keeps you moving and there are plenty of songs you can sing along with.

instant pop classic.......2006-11-19

One song was all it took, and I was a pop music obsessed 13-year old again.
It's a sing-real-loud-in-your-car collection of perfect tunes.
Live, this band has what it takes.
I agree with a previous review that "Nobody Cares" is a great kiss-off song.

Buy This Album!.......2006-08-31

I took a chance and ordered this album after hearing them on a late night talk show. I liked their sound so much I just immediately got online and ordered this from Amazon. I'm so glad I did. It's a fantastic CD. I really have listened to it OVER AND OVER! Then I bought their other CD and like it just as much, if not more. Can't wait for the next CD to come out. Buy it. You'll like it.

The latest Target commercial song.......2006-05-19

With just a little research, I found that The 88's song, "Coming Home" is used in a currently running Target department store television ad. My wife thought it was Paul McCartney, but while the song has a style that is McCartney-esque, The 88's do have their own sound that is distinctive indeed. They have a "smart"(as in crisp, tight, focused - not sloppy) style of making music.

Catchy and fun, enjoyable without being syrupy, unpretentious but clever, wickedly talented and simply just a GREAT pop sound are words that come to mind when I think of this band and this CD.

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Well, Finally!
Pure Rock N Roll CD

The Power and the Myth
House of Lords
Manufacturer: Cleopatra
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002IQKG8
Release Date: 2004-08-03

Tracks:

Today
All Is Gone
Am I The Only One
Living In Silence
The Power And The Myth
The Rapture
The Man Who I Am
Bitter Sweet Euphoria
Mind Trip
Child Of Rage

Product Description

1. Today
2. All Is Gone
3. Am I The Only One
4. Living In Silence
5. The Power And The Myth
6. The Rapture
7. Man Who I Am
8. Bitter Sweet Euphoria
9. Mind Trip
10. Child Of Rage

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Well, Finally!.......2005-06-26

I've waited for this album for a very long time. I hold HOL as a band dear to me for its great music and, for the sort of connectedness one feels for a band without a mass following.

After 1992's Demon's Down, HOL literally disappeared from the shelves. I couldn't understand why, Demon's Down had been such a great album. I remember looking for a copy of Sahara circa '94 and the manager of the store had to pull out the entire music catalog (a 10 pound monstrosity of a binder -before mass use of the internet, kids) and HOL was nowhere to be found.

Back in 2000, there were news on the net that an HOL album was in the works, and sure enough, a pretty good band website materialized. And months later, just like that, it disappeared (while it was still under construction).

Late last year, this little jewel was finally released. My first impression; where's Giuffria? No explanation, no dedication, no short history of the last 12 years, no website is given. Alas, seems like Giuffria was made a solo record deal and abandonned HOL.

The packaging is just so-so; the graphic design could be better, even mispelling "Miguel" (Ruiz) for "Migurl" on the sleeve -and that is the first thing one sees when opening the case. Featured are some photos of the band, who, to their credit are looking sharp.

Taking over the keys are a few promising young keyboardists; I was very excited to see Derek Sherinian as one of them, thinking what a Dream Theater alumni could do for HOL exposure-wise, but alas, Sherinian is only credited one song. Sven Martin previously with Tatu (hey, give the kid a break!) does a fine job but Allan Okuye gets my vote. Yet, while the choice of songs for Okeuye may have given him more room for creativity, Martin is a great keybordist in his own right.

`Today' is a fine song (written by another band), but lyrically it doesn't quite take off. `Am I the Only One' is an un-impeachable song; worthy to be on their "Best of" album if they ever release one. `The Power and the Myth' is an instrumental, featuring Sherinian and it allows Ken Mary to do some exhilarant, heart-pumping drumming. 'The Man That I Am' (written by the the same band that wrote 'Today') is a beautiful, melodic song that is both helped and hindered by the simplicity of its lyrics. It is inspired, bombastic and touches the right heart strings, but yet remains more soulful than lyrical. 'Bitter Sweet Euphoria' is a very strong song and one of the heaviest in HOL's repertoire, another candidate for a "Best of".

Worth mentioning is that gone are the double entrende songs like 'Shoot' or 'Johnny's got a mind of his Own', which even as a teenager I felt were too juvenile for the band.

Power and Myth album has a controled aggressiveness that's fresh and means business. There is a distinctive direction which the band followed; it is spiritual, mystical and the songs attest to their soul searching. It is a more mature effort than their previous albums which nevertheless keeps all the teeth and heart I'd expect from HOL.

The nagging feeling I get from The Power and the Myth is that the band just had to release it, even if it wasn't up to the standard of their previous works. It needed more work and production, although you can tell HOL wanted, and did, the best they could do before releasing it. And that saddens me a bit, because this little gem is not as good as it could have been, and because HOL's work will once again go under-appreciated.

When I purchased this album last Christmas there were "only three copies left" yet six months later there are only a handful of reviews, and it has already fallen bellow the 200,000 mark.

I hope House of Lords will try again; they're much too talented and creative to go unheard. Five stars seems a tiny bit too generous, but three would be grossly under-rating the album, and this band has had too much of that.

Pure Rock N Roll CD.......2005-04-26

I just started listening to The Power and The Myth and wasn't sure about it at first. But I listened to it more and more and sounds good each and every time. Although I was disappointed that the awesome keyboards of Greg Guiffera wasn't to be heard, it still rocks and is a freshing CD to put into my stereo.

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About time!
Not great... but certainly not bad either...

The Power and the Myth
House of Lords
Manufacturer: Frontiers
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001D8P4O
Release Date: 2004-07-21

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Living in Silence
Power and the Myth
Rapture
Man Who I Am
Bitter Sweet Euphoria
Mind Trip
Child of Rage

Album Description

The long-running metal act's 2004 album, features ten tracks. Frontiers.

Album Details

In 2001, the Original House of Lords Reformed and Inked a Production Deal with Frontiers Records, a Top Melodic Rock Label Based in Italy. Over Two Years in the Making, the New Album, Entitled "The Power and the Myth", Has the Band Returning to the Fold with Stunning Production and an Updated Sound.

Customer Reviews:

About time!.......2006-09-11

I wrote the following review some time ago but for some reason it no longer appeared with the album. So here's a re-print!

I've waited for this album for a very long time. I hold HOL as a band dear to me for its great music and, for the sort of connectedness one feels for a band without a mass following.

After 1992's Demon's Down, HOL literally disappeared from the shelves. I couldn't understand why, Demon's Down had been such a great album. I remember looking for a copy of Sahara circa '94 and the manager of the store had to pull out the entire music catalog (a 10 pound monstrosity of a binder -before mass use of the internet, kids) and HOL was nowhere to be found.

Back in 2000, there were news on the net that an HOL album was in the works, and sure enough, a pretty good band website materialized. And months later, just like that, it disappeared (while it was still under construction).

Late last year, this little jewel was finally released. My first impression; where's Giuffria? No explanation, no dedication, no short history of the last 12 years, no website is given. Alas, seems like Giuffria was offered a solo record deal and abandonned HOL.

The packaging is just so-so; the graphic design could be better, even mispelling "Miguel" (Ruiz) for "Migurl" on the sleeve -and that is the first thing one sees when opening the case. Featured are some photos of the band, who, to their credit are looking sharp.

Taking over the keys are a few promising young keyboardists; I was very excited to see Derek Sherinian as one of them, thinking what a Dream Theater alumni could do for HOL exposure-wise, but alas, Sherinian is only credited one song. Sven Martin previously with Tatu (hey, give the kid a break!) does a fine job but Allan Okuye gets my vote. Yet, while the choice of songs for Okeuye may have given him more room for creativity, Martin is a great keybordist in his own right.

`Today' is a fine song (written by another band), but lyrically it doesn't quite take off. `Am I the Only One' is an un-impeachable song; worthy to be on their "Best of" album if they ever release one. `The Power and the Myth' is an instrumental, featuring Sherinian and it allows Ken Mary to do some exhilarant, heart-pumping drumming. 'The Man That I Am' (written by the the same band that wrote 'Today') is a beautiful, melodic song that is both helped and hindered by the simplicity of its lyrics. It is inspired, bombastic and touches the right heart strings, but yet remains more soulful than lyrical. 'Bitter Sweet Euphoria' is a very strong song and one of the heaviest in HOL's repertoire, another candidate for a "Best of".

Worth mentioning is that gone are the double entrende songs like 'Shoot' or 'Johnny's got a mind of his Own', which even as a teenager I felt were too juvenile for the band.

The Power and Myth has a controled aggressiveness that's fresh and means business. There is a distinctive direction which the band followed; it is spiritual, mystical and the songs attest to their soul searching. It is a more mature effort than their previous albums which nevertheless keeps all the teeth and heart I'd expect from HOL.

The nagging feeling I get from The Power and the Myth is that the band just had to release it, even if it wasn't up to the standard of their previous works. It needed more work and production, although you can tell HOL wanted, and did, the best they could do before releasing it. And that saddens me a bit, because this little gem is not as good as it could have been, and because HOL's work will once again go under-appreciated.

When I purchased this album last Christmas there were "only three copies left" yet six months later there are only a handful of reviews, and it has already fallen bellow the 200,000 mark.

I hope House of Lords will try again; they're much too talented and creative to go unheard. Five stars seems a tiny bit too generous, but three would be grossly under-rating the album, and this band has had too much of that.

Not great... but certainly not bad either..........2005-02-27

As I've listened to this album over the past week, it is beginning to grow on me more and more. There are some catchy tunes, some nice riffs, and some great drumming here, but nothing really extraordinary. It would have been nice if House of Lords had let Sherinnian contribute more to the writing and overall sound of the album. Then they probably really would have had something.

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Doesn't disapoint

A Twist in the Myth
Blind Guardian
Manufacturer: Jvc Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GIWNSS
Release Date: 2006-09-11

Tracks:

This Will Never End
Otherland
Turn the Page
Fly
Carry the Blessed Home
Another Stranger Me
Straight Through the Mirror
Lionheart
Skalds and Shadows
Edge
New Order
All the King's Horses

Album Description

Japanese pressing of the 2006 album from the German Gothic Metallers featuring one bonus track: 'All The King's Horses'. Blind Guardian and their metallic trademark sound is best described by Billboard Magazine as a larger-than-life sound which incorporates the harmonies and drama of Queen with an aggressive, modern sensibility. Victor.

Album Details

Limited Edition of the Veteran Metal Band's 2006 Opus Includes Two Bonus Tracks ("All the King's Horses" and "Dead Sound of Misery") and Special Packaging.

Customer Reviews:

Doesn't disapoint.......2006-10-14

BG continue their great sound from ANATO.

All the tracks are great and well worth it - although I was initially caught off-gaurd by "Dead Sound Of Misery" which is essentially "Fly" with completely different lyrics.

All in all a GREAT album.

Average customer rating:

Momentum

Manufacturer: Urban Myth Recording Collective
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CA39D8
Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

Shoot Me Down
Kickstand
Coming Around
I Remain
So Alive
Legal Kill
Everything's Alright
Why Can't I Just Say
Big Things Missing
Falling Off The Edge Of The World
Better Friends
Vancuva

Average customer rating:

HIT OR MYTH?

Power and the Myth
House of Lords
Manufacturer: Crown Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00018GYPQ
Release Date: 2004-03-08

Tracks:

Today
All Is Gone
Am I the Only One
Living in Silence
Power and the Myth
Rapture
Man Who I Am
Bitter Sweet Euphoria
Mind Trip
Child of Rage
Havana [*]

Album Description

Japanese edition of the long running metal act's 2004 album features 11 tracks including 1 bonus track, 'Havana'. Crown.

Customer Reviews:

HIT OR MYTH?.......2004-05-02

Let me start by saying that there are a couple of things that are different about the group this time around since the last masterpiece of 'Demons Down' hit the shelves. Firstly legend Greg Giuffria is AWOL (working on a solo album I hear) and secondly the line up is otherwise the classic first album line-up with Lanny Cordola and Ken Mary back on board. So has time weathered well for all concerned. Well yes and no. What is evident is that as far as musicianship goes these guys are still top of their class. In particular the drum and bass combo of Ken Mary and Chuck Wright are jaw dropping (which one listen to the title track and instrumental 'The Power and the Myth' will confirm). On the down side Greg Giuffria's pomp and circumstance is sorely missed. James Christian's vocals have been down tuned in a more modern feel but at times leave you thinking that he sounds disinterested. Not always, just sometimes. The songs don't snare you immediately, infact I have had to persist but found a few weeks down the track I was warming a little more. I doubt that the casual listener would bother. It makes it hard to rank on a score of one to five casue I think really its around the three and a half mark.

Any way onto the songs. 'Today' is great a big moody piece reminisent of 'Our Father' and sets the mood well. Unfortunately 'All Is Gone' isn't so good with a very un-inspired vocal which upsets the flow early on. Its follower 'Am I The Only One' is much better sounding very Journey-ish in style and pobably one of the more instant numbers here. An early favourite. 'Living in Silence' and 'Power and the Myth' are fabulous and make the import price I paid for this all worth while. True classic pomp rock and easily the best things on this disc. 'The Rapture' is Middle Eastern flavoured and it too is great if not a little long with a some what unnecessary bridge added right at the end. 'The Man Who I Am' is okay but nothing to write home about, a poor shadow of Boston's 'A Man I'll Never Be'. Looking at the liner notes it appears that this was written outside of the band. Disappointing that a combo that can write such monolyths of class like 'Bitter Sweet Euphoria' should be persuaded to look outside their own for songs. 'Mind Trip' has a primary writing credit to guitarist Lanny Cordola and is a virtuoso sharing his talent. Not soo strong lyrically but spell binding just the same. 'Child of Rage' explores the dark subject matter of child abuse but misses the mark for me coming across as a poor man's Heart. There is a nice bonus track song called 'Havana' that shares a writing credit with Mr Giuffria. 'Havana' is an early eighties styled rock pop song and wouldn't sound amiss on the softmore 'Giuffria' album 'Silk and Steel'.

So all in all worth a visit but don't expect the lush flawlessness of previous outings and don't expect to be hooked from the very beginning to the very end.

Ramayana
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Ramayana

Manufacturer: Antiquus
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CAGVTM
Release Date: 2005-03-15

A Twist in the Myth
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NICE COME BACK FOR BLIND GUARDIAN!!!!!!!!!

A Twist in the Myth
Blind Guardian
Manufacturer: Jvc Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GIWNT2
Release Date: 2006-09-11

Tracks:

This Will Never End
Otherland
Turn the Page
Fly
Carry the Blessed Home
Another Stranger Me
Straight Through the Mirror
Lionheart
Skalds and Shadows
Edge
New Order
All the King's Horses

Album Description

Album Details

2006 Issued Japanese Edition of the Veteran Metal Band's 2006 Opus Includes One Bonus Track, "All the King's Horses".

Customer Reviews:

NICE COME BACK FOR BLIND GUARDIAN!!!!!!!!!.......2006-09-14

This CD is totally the bomb man!!!! I have every album back to Battalions of Fear and i have been antisipating this release for 3 years. they have come back strong as ever with that classical yet all out rock sound that i know and love! dont normally listen to prog metal because all the people do normally is scream instead of sing. Blind Guardian is on the return so you all better watch out because the Hobit-Rockers are back!!!!!!!

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The Power And The Myth
House Of Lords
Manufacturer: Frontiers
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000LWJQQQ

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