Twilight in Olympus [Digipak] [Limited Edition] [Special Edition]

Twilight in Olympus [Digipak] [Limited Edition] [Special Edition]

Track Listings

1. Smoke And Mirrors

2. Church Of The Machine

3. Sonata

4. In The Dragon's Den

5. Through The Looking Glass - Part I, Ii & Iii

6. Relic

7. Orion - The Hunter

8. Lady Of The Snow

9. Enhanced Element

Tracks:

Smoke and Mirrors
Church of the Machine
Sonata [Instrumental]
In the Dragon's Den
Through the Looking Glass (Pts. 1, 2, 3)
Relic
Orion - The Hunter
Lady of the Snow

Customer Reviews:

Stellar performance.......2007-07-14

I can't say enough good things about this CD. It has everything that makes SmypnohyX stand out above the crowd....incredible song writing, virtuoso musicianship and unmatched vocals. This has been my favorite SymX CD all the way to Paradise Lost which is totally different but equally as stunning. You won't go wrong buying this CD, it's a classic.

Songs make the Album.......2006-12-07

Following The Divine Wings of Tragedy Symphony X had a hard act to follow. And they did it extremely well. While the album has a similar feeling to their previous albums, they create a new standard. Only their 2002 album The Odyssey came close to replicating their success with this album. The power metal riffs and the wailing guitars somehow blend well enough to create catchy refrains. This is one of the few albums by any heavy metal band that I found myself humming to along in the car even when the album wasn't playing. The tone of the album shifts at various points, and is capped by the exotic "Lady of the Snow" which is a nice cornerstone to the album.

While it is an excellent album overall the songs seem to blend into one another. Each song seems to be produced under the same formula that was perfected in their previous albums. While there are really no standout songs on the whole album, except for the slower "Through the Looking Glass" and "Lady of the Snow" every song tends to blur together. However the strength of the album lies in the overall cohesiveness of the album and not in the individual songs.

The hidden gem in this album is in the singing. While I wouldn't Symphony X as a "singing band", the voice on Twilight in Olympus dovetails the album nicely. Allen's voice is haunting, but never needs to scream, he actually sings his way through this album. Even if you're not a huge heavy metal fan, check out this album, you'll be glad you did.

Entertaining and Inviting.......2006-09-06

I have 4 Symphony X albums, and I believe I have found their best music. Twilight in Olympus is my least favorite of the 4 (V The New Mythology Suite, The Odyssey, and The Divine Wings of Tragedy being the other 3), but it is still good enough to warrant a 5 star rating. Symphony X makes lots of amazing music. I heartily recommend all 4 titles that I mentioned. They are all very full and rich, and will engage your brain. Very entertaining.

Symphonic band at its best.......2006-02-01

I think that although they had a new drummer in this album it still made a pretty good impact. Russel Allen had one of the best vocal performances I've ever heard in the song "Lady of the snow". It is a good album but far from my favorite. Anyone who appreciates classical music or metal should appreciate this album.

Continued brilliance in power progressive metal.......2005-11-01

THE BAND: Michael Romeo (guitars), Russell Allen (vocals), Thomas Miller (bass), Jason Rullo (drums & Percussion), Mike Pinnella (keyboards).

THE DISC: Released orginally in 1998. 8 tracks clocking in at approximately 53 minutes. Recorded at Trax East Studios in South River, NJ. The new digipak contains digitally mastered sound as well as a screen saver and band interview (from a 2003 session - most of the time spent reflecting on first concerts, touring in Japan and pressure to release albums; says Allen, "We can't pump out 3 chord rock records as quickly as AC/DC." There is an 18-page booklet containing band pictures, lyrics, song credits and thank you's. This is the band's 4th major release. Label - Inside Out Music.

COMMENTS: This was the 2nd disc in my collection from this progressive/power/metal New Jersey band. In my collection, I rank "Olympus" 3rd behind "V-The New Mythology Suite" and "The Divine Wings Of Tragedy". Since their self-titled release and their sophmore effort ("The Damnation Game"), I feel Symphony X has come a long way. Their first two albums were average at best (average song writing and below average production). Something happened when lead singer Russell Allen came on board. The band really showed their chops with their 3rd release (1997) "Divine Wings Of Tragedy"... and they continued with "Olympus". Songs thrust you into a perilous new world of rock music filled with magic, power, the Gods, dreams and destiny. In my opinion, Symphony X ranks as one of the top heavy progressive rock music acts out there. It truly escapes me why Symphony X receives little or no air play, little or no promotion, and limited touring (at least in the southwest). The band has a huge following in Europe and Japan. Romeo's blistering work on the guitar is high quality stuff (Yngwie Malmsteen would be proud) and he has very few equals. Russell Allen's voice is beautiful - and he's a singer, not a screamer or growler. Miller, Rullo and Pinnella are all equally talented on their instruments. Some great songs in the 9 minute "Church Of The Machine", my favorite up and down 13 minute "Through The Looking Glass (Parts I-III), and the wonderful power ballad to close the disc "Lady Of The Snow". Check out their website at www.symphonyx.com ... Great disc.

Average customer rating:

dream theater wannabe's
Diversity!!
Good Prog
A very good album
Another masterpiece from the best band around

Twilight in Olympus
Symphony X
Manufacturer: Spv Germany
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000087NB
Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

Smoke and Mirrors
Church of the Machine
Sonata [Instrumental]
In the Dragon's Den
Through the Looking Glass (Pts. 1, 2, 3)
Relic
Orion - The Hunter
Lady of the Snow

Album Description

Debut release on SPV from this five piece speed/ prog/ metaloutfit from New Jersey. Features a moving rendition of Beethoven's Sonata #8 in C minor utilized here as a clever lead-in to their monstrous hit 'In The Dragon's Den'. Eight tracks total. 1998 release.

Album Details

Thunderous 1998 progressive metal epic from the New Jersey quintet. Includes 'Sonata', which is based on Beethoven's Sonata #8 in C minor & seven more.

Customer Reviews:

dream theater wannabe's.......2005-04-09

Dream theater is a hard act to follow and Syphony X is doing their best.Musianship is more than great,but feeling is not coming to them as naturally as it does to DT.We all loved Malmsteen when he burst onto the scene with FBTS,but not much has changed since then,other than vocalists.Symphony X is heading in the same direction if they don,t broaden into more atmospheric horizons.Listen to some Pink Floyd guys for christ,s sake.

Diversity!!.......2004-02-14

I just wrote a review in which I gave 3 stars to V because of one thing: Although each individual song is amazing, V seriously lacks diversity because all its songs sound the same. TiO is quite the opposite. While not as heavy as V, DWOT, or The Odyssey, it's diversity and variety is what makes this album my favourite (I have them all, of course). The composition and musicianship are astounding and it is their most solid album. Church of the Machine, Orion, and Through the Looking Glass are wicked pieces. I believe too much credit is given to their other albums because this is truly a masterpiece. (The others are great too...) But what's with the boring cover art???

Good Prog.......2001-11-22

I have most of the CDs of this band, but I would say that this one is by far their most superior with the track "The Church Of The Machine" a standout for me.

For Prog to hold a listener's interest ( with its tendency to long songs ), tracks have to be tuneful and melodic. For me this is by far the most melodic CD from Symphony X. 'V - The Mythology Suite' ( their last CD ), being the one that suffers most from meandering twiddly-ness and lack of tunes.

But check out this CD ( 'Twilight In Olympus' ), I am sure you will find something to like and sing along to.

A very good album.......2001-11-19

The four stars are because this album, although it is very good, it is not a masterpiece. Church of the machine, through the looking glass, the relic and lady of the snow are really masterpieces, but orion the hunter really is a let-down. it is still a good song, but not a Symphony X good song. Despite that, the album is great. Michael Romeo's guitars are excellent (specially the relic), Mike Pinniella's keyboards are awesome and Russell Allen's voice is just great. Thomas walling's drums are not as good as Jason Rullo's, but still good. Thomas Miller's bass I haven't heard very much, because I'm not into bass guitars, but the other Symphony X albums have great bass. Get it if you can!

Another masterpiece from the best band around.......2001-08-25

Symphony X is my favorite band...period. No other band combines mind boggling technical ability with absolutely awe-inspiring songwriting. From the fast and furious Dragon's Den to the epic composition Through the Looking Glass, Symphony X has no equal. This cd continues the high standard set by The Divine Wings of Tragedy. The only slight drop off is in the drumming...Jason Rullo is missed. The new drummer is quite good...he can play fast and handle the intricate rhythms, but he doesn't quite have the power of Rullo. The rest of the band has remained the same. Russell Allen turns in another epic vocal performance while Michael Pinnela continues to show that he is not only one of the most technically proficient keyboard players out there, but also one of the most exquisite with phenomenal yet tasteful solos. Michael Romeo IMHO is the best guitarist around right now. His rhythms are incredible, and his solo playing makes other shred guys look silly. Thomas Miller does not do a lot of solos, but his bass playing is very audible, and he is definitely a virtuoso on the instrument. There is absolutely no filler material here, but I would say Church of the Machine, Dragon's Den, Looking Glass, and Orion are at the top.

Average customer rating:

All Hail the Symphony
Heaven to my ears!
Good
killer!
A good disk, but V and Wings stronger

Twilight in Olympus 1998
Symphony X
Manufacturer: Inside Out U.S.
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ASIN: B00006BXJC
Release Date: 2002-08-13

Tracks:

Smoke And Mirrors
Church Of The Machine
Sonata
In The Dragon's Den
Through The Look Glass (Part I, II, III)
The Relic
Orion - The Hunter
Lady Of The Snow

Customer Reviews:

All Hail the Symphony.......2005-02-26

I only want to rate this one and Mythology Suite because these are their definitive releases , in opinion. Twilight has beautiful melodies wonderful arrangements and fantastic singing.
This proves that metal is not just about playing fast and singing about death and destruction. Metal can be thought- provocative.I believe that the creators of meatal( Sabbath)
were very intellectual in their topics in that at the time, all were talking about love and peace they wanted to do something different. Symphony X also wants to do the same.

2nd best release from these guys, Mythology suite comes in at first because of it's completeness and Twilight has some weak point and that is why I give it 4 shining stars

Heaven to my ears!.......2003-11-05

I have every Symphony X album. As another reveiwer stated, this album is just as good as any of the others are far as the songs go. The production is not quite as sharp as Divine..V...and Odyssey, but the songs are awesome. Michael Romeo shows that he is world class player. Check out his amazing solos on Smoke and Mirrors, Church of the Machine, and Dragon's Den. His playing is incredibly clean. I still do not see the similarity with Malmsteen. Romeo plays with a lot more emotion and is more melodic, plus he does a lot more sweeping and tapping than Yngwie, and their tone is nothing alike. There are a lot of classical influences on this album, which gives it a more power than prog feel. But there are still plenty of time changes to keep you on your toes. Each song is supreme, but Smoke and Mirrors, Church of the Machine, Into the Dragon's Den, and Orion- The Hunter are my favorites. This album is beloved to all true Symphony X fans. This album is a good choice after your hear V, Divine, and Odyssey. You won't be dissappointed.

Good.......2003-10-22

Some great riffs on this one, Smoke And Mirrors and The Relic have KILLER riffs, great, very creative.

killer!.......2003-09-17

Just in case you didn't quite realize that Michael Romeo is the best electric guitar player, he lets you know right from the get-go. Symphony X are a fantastic band but they are occasionally guilty of repeating themselves; thus, if you've heard the other Symphony X albums, you already have a pretty good idea of what this one sounds like. The production is not quite as thick as it was on Divine Wings but the material is just as good as anything they've ever done. It's a shame drummer Jason Rullo isn't on this; he's one of my favorite skinsmen in metal. Everyone in the band is in top form; but this is particularly an electric guitarists' romp in heavy metal heaven. I like it better than V myself, but not quite as much as The Odyssey.

A good disk, but V and Wings stronger.......2002-09-24

After having worn the gooves (?) off my CDs of V and Divine Wings of Tragedy, I decided to try another SymX. This one is also quite good, though not as stunning as either of the other ones. Church of the Machine is very strong, though, with lots of church-organ-y keyboards, and some unexpected twists and turns.

Album Description

Limited Japanese edition of the metal quintet's 1998 albumin a special full color slipcase with five full colorpostcards and a black & silver logo sticker for the initialpressing only. Eight tracks, including 'Smoke And Mirrors' &'Church Of The Machine'.

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Twilight In Olympus
Symphony X
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002XNFTI
Release Date: 2004-01-06

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Twilight in Olympus

Manufacturer: Msi Music Corp
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000DEM92
Release Date: 2002-09-03

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