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Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japan exclusive compilation features one CD of the metal act's best material & a second sic with ten additional tracks including covers (MSG, Rainbow, Jefferson Starship, Sweet, two previously unreleased tracks, & four demos. 26 tracks in all. Crown. 2004.

Tracks:

The King of Oblivion
Seeds of Life
Fiddle Set
Scream
The Surprise Ceilidh Band Set
God
O'er the Moor and Among the Heather
All You People
Skyezinha / The Egret
A Rare Auld Time
Pipe Set
Trains

Album Description

Recorded over a five day period in Pictou, Nova Scotia, this disc captures the talents of every member of this band. The live studio feel of the recording makes you feel as if you were there. "God" and "Scream" have been stripped down for the acoustic sound, but have lost none of their original textures. The singalong of "All You People," which was co-written by Aidan McGovern, is a hand-clapping, toe-tapping choral fusion. The beautiful piano solos of "Skyezinha / The Egret" bring all that energy a quiet place to rest just before launching into the pub song "A Rare Auld Time." This seventh independent recording by Seven Nations is dedicated to everyone who has supported the band from the beginning and shows the promise of the fine musicianship that blends together so well as a glimpse of what's to come.

Customer Reviews:

Scottish rock.......2006-08-02

I just loved this cd the very first time I heard it. I had heard a cut from a friend's mix called, God. It made me want to get the whole cd and it is certainly a winner! Every cut is just wonderful and exactly what I was looking for. If you like the scottish theme, bagpipes and rock and violin you won't be disappointed in this selection.

One of my favorite CDs.......2006-07-02

Of all the Seven Nations albums, the Pictou Sessions has got to be the best. (I haven't heard Thanks for Waiting yet). This really shows the bands style in the fiddle-pipe collaborations in the lively jigs, blended well with Kirk McLeod's vocals and piano in some of the mellower tunes. Pick this CD up, and see them live, they are awesome!

Very good band!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-10-22

Everything happened when I listened to them for the first time two months ago, through internet. They are very original. Besides the album "Palace Theatre" has really contributed to a new concept of rock and roll. I hope one day they come to Brazil in order to make a show, I'm sure they will have a lot of fans who will love seeing them singing alive.

You need to hear these guys..........2004-07-15

I saw 7N live for the first time last September at the Irish Fest in Albany, NY. They absolutley blew me away. I was mainly there for the beer, and to catch Hair of the Dog later that night, but I got a tip from a friend who told me to check these guys out. The bagpipes gave me chills, and the energy was unbelievable. This CD is on repeat in my car, but like everyone says, you need to see them live. It's truly an unbelievable experience. I'm flying out to Cleveland this summer to catch them again.

My favorite CD.......2003-06-02

This is my favorite CD. I have it in my car and play it constantly, I've hardly changed it in almost two years. Unceasing 7 Nations, love it to death.

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What fans really want

Best Of//Rare Tracks
Millenium
Manufacturer: Crown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0002B562Y
Release Date: 2004-08-16

Tracks:

Power To Love
Rocket Ride
Wheels Are Turning
Chasing Time
I Still Believe
I Will Follow
Together As One
Believe In Love
Invincible
Almost Made It To Heaven
Run
Until The End Of Time
Shaman
Beyond The Pain
Angelfire
Julia
On And On
I Surrender
Jane
Love Is Like Oxygen
Rain
Anybody
Gone Are The Chances
I Lost It
Heresy
Sea Of Sadness

Album Description

Japan exclusive compilation features one CD of the metal act's best material & a second sic with ten additional tracks including covers (MSG, Rainbow, Jefferson Starship, Sweet, two previously unreleased tracks, & four demos. 26 tracks in all. Crown. 2004.

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Different Tracks Than the European Version.

Customer Reviews:

What fans really want.......2005-01-25

Disc one focuses on Millenium's last two releases, Hourglass and Angelfire. A harmonic a cappella verse leads into an over-the-top rhythm section on "Power to Love". If that isn't perplexing wait until the piano breakdown. What would power metal be without a six minute opus? "Hourglass" starts off with a slow drum beat that leads to a power chord laden chorus. "Superstar" could be used as a great power anthem for your favorite wrestler or superhero. There's some great guitar leads to listen for. The riffs become a little more dark and meaty when "Shaman" rolls around. Even though you can hear a change in vocalists, it never takes away from the group as a whole. Each vocalist is a melodic powerhouse. Some catchy guitar licks and chugga-chugga riffs dominate "End of Time". Chalk up another catchy chorus for Millenium. The group blends heavy ascending guitar chords with soothing single note picking on "Heaven Sent". The opening licks on "The Color of Night" have more of a bluesy feel to them. The lyrics are delivered with passion and emotion.

Disc two is comprised of Millenium's first self titled album and unreleased material. You can hear how raw their sound was on "Believe in Love". The guitars were still trying to find that right power metal tone. Millenium sound more like your standard rock band of the time. "Almost Made It to Heaven" is an acoustic power ballad that's enhanced by powerful vocal chops. Millenium abandoned a covers CD project they were working on, but saved four recording from the session. They breathe new life into Rainbow's "I Surrender" and Jefferson Starship's "Jane". "Love is Like Oxygen" is by far the most obscure and best cover. Two unreleased song from the Jorn Lande sessions are included, the tender "Rain" and the heavy hitting "Anybody". Millenium round out the set with four well produced demos.

The Bad
The songs run chronologically backward instead of forward.

The Verdict
Millenium set the standard by which all greatest hits collections should be comprised of. You get the best material, plus the rare material. That's what fans really want!