Damnation Game [Digipak] [Limited Edition] [Special Edition]

Damnation Game [Digipak] [Limited Edition] [Special Edition]

Track Listings

1. Damnation Game

2. Dressed To Kill

3. Edge Of Forever

4. Savage Curtain

5. Whispers

6. Haunting

7. Secrets

8. A Winter's Dream ( Part I) Prelude

9. A Winter's Dream ( Part Ii) The Ascension

10. Enhanced Element

Tracks:

Damnation Game
Dressed to Kill
Edge of Forever
Savage Curtain
Whispers
Haunting
Secrets
Winter's Dream, Pt. 1: Prelude
Winter's Dream, Pt. 2: The Ascension

Customer Reviews:

Damnation Game is damn good........2005-06-25

This is a damn fine album here. It is the bands first album with Russell Allen, their current singer. The album has cool guitar riffs and solos, nice basslines, good vocals, and of course nice melodies from the keys.

While this is far from my favorite by these guys, its still a damn good album.

I'm not going to go into attempts to sell potential new fans on Symphony X. Its your loss if you dont check them out.

The real birth of SX.......2005-02-18

Symphony X put themselves on the progressive scence with this album. This album introduces the new singer, Russel Allen.

The instrumentals on this album will blow your mind! (actually I can say that for any other SX albums after Damnation Game :D )

Though this album is not as great as "V" or "Divine Wings of "Tragedy", it is still a decent prog metal album.

Here are my ratings: (5/5 would be a perfect progressive metal song)
1)Damnation Game - 4/5
2)Dressed to Kill - 4/5
3)The Edge of Forever - 6/5, very beautiful song.
4)Savage Curtain - 3/5
5)Whispers - 4/5
6)The Haunting - 3/5
7)Secrets - 4/5
8)Winter's Dream (Part 1) - 5/5
9)A Winter's Dream(Part 2) - 3/5

If you are new to SX then I suggest getting this album first or Divine Wings of Tragedy. The Odyssey is quite different from thier previous albums.

Average customer rating:

Must have
Wimpy production blights intense, passionate music.
The More I listen, The Better it Gets
A second effort, not better nor worse
Rising Force ?

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Twilight in Olympus
Twilight in Olympus
V: The New Mythology Suite

ASIN: B000007WDD
Release Date: 1999-02-16

Tracks:

Damnation Game
Dressed to Kill
Edge of Forever
Savage Curtain
Whispers
Haunting
Secrets
Winter's Dream, Pt. 1: Prelude
Winter's Dream, Pt. 2: The Ascension

Album Description

1995 album by the acclaimed speed/ prog/ symphonic metal quintet from New Jersey. Nine tracks.

Album Details

Second full length recording from New Jersey's progressive metal act.

Customer Reviews:

Must have.......2001-08-28

This album is in my opinion one of the best of Symphony X, fighting the first place with V and closely (too closely I wolud say) followed by Divine Wings. If you like Symphony X and don't have this album, get it soon. Masterpieces here are The Edge of Forever, Winter's Dream (both parts) and Savage Courtains.

Wimpy production blights intense, passionate music........2001-07-26

With a more powerful production, The Damnation Game could have been so much better than it is. It's sad that guitars buzz instead of crunch, drums click instead of slam, and the overall power just isn't there.

The Damnation Game, SyX's second album, brings god-like metal vocalist Russell Allen into the ranks. Although his ability never really shines through in this production, one can immediately see the promise in this man's pipes. Sounding like a younger, more vicious Ronnie James Dio, Allen fits SyX's aggressive music direction much better than the hopelessly bad Rod Tyler (from the debut).

In the song department, the band has their frantic songwriting more under control, with tighter arrangements and more intensity. The neoclassical element is still strongly evident, although the band is now exploring more interesting avenues. "The Edge of Forever" is a beautiful song with fast and slow passages, lamenting poetry, and inventive melodic progressions. It really sets the tone for the band's later brand of progressive/neoclassical metal found on Twilight In Olympus and V. Michael Romeo, one of the reigning champs of metal soloing, has his neoclassical leads coming fast and furious, with technique that might cause our good friend Yngwie to take notice. Romeo's partner in devastating soloing is the lightning-fast Michael Pinnella, whose blistering keyboard leads smoke through the song and arrest one's attention as much as any guitar solo. Songs feature trademark SyX features... majestic harmonies, symphonic textures, and killer leads, but the band has yet to explode. On the next several albums, they certainly erupt with all the ambition and quality hinted at here.

You've probably discovered SyX with either The Divine Wings of Tragedy or V. If that's the case, be sure to add The Damnation Game to your collection. It is flawed, but it's great moments give it the "must-have" status. And if you're new to Symphony X, start with one of the aforementioned albums.

The More I listen, The Better it Gets.......2001-03-12

When I first got this album I didn't find it quite as attractive as Divine Wings... or V. However, the more I listen to this (masterpiece?) album the better it gets. Truely some of the most unbelievably passionate music ever recorded. Allen and Romeo are a tandem for the ages. Romeo rips off some of the most varied (and fastest) neo-classical guitar ever. Allen is a truely gifted singer. Only John West compares to him in terms of range and versatility. This an album that you NEED to have. It is the album good ol' Wingnuts always WANTED to make but never could. Perfect in every way, these guys are the best in the business.

A second effort, not better nor worse.......2001-02-01

Made in JAP in 2000, Serial# TOCP-50912, Playing Time: 46 min.

Originally released in 1995, this is their second effort. It also marks the arrival of a new singer, which is quite different in style to their original singer (Rod Tyler).

I'm not sure which I like best: the first album was a lot more daring musically, but a somewhat more out-of-control. This second CD is more refined, the production is better (not as flat as the first). Still a lot of tempo changes, good guitar work, and I agree with the fact is had no resemblance with Yngwie Malmsteen's style (nor precision).

The material is fairly original, but in my opinion, still lacks true direction, which might be the source of some of their appeal: it's like there's 40 themes enveloped in 9 tracks.

Not ground-breaking, but interesting because it keeps moving.

Rising Force ?.......2001-01-17

Nothing Groundbreaking Here...It's good but I'd swear I've heard some of the identical guitar licks from Malmsteen, note-for-note...just listen to Rising Force. Still, it's good neo-classical metal but not what I'd call progressive ...And don't be mis-led. Any comparisions to Dream Theater are unfounded..they are nothing alike. If you are looking for Malmsteen meets Dio (without the range), this is it.

Average customer rating:

Production is sub-par, but the songs are 20 stars!!!
awesome stuff!
A strong effort from Symphony X

The Damnation Game
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Manufacturer: Inside Out U.S.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006BXHZ
Release Date: 2002-08-13

Tracks:

The Damnation Game
Dressed To Kill
The Edge Of Forever
Savage Curtain
Whispers
The Haunting
Secrets
A Winter's Dream - Prelude (Part I)
A Winter's Dream -The Ascention (Part II)

Customer Reviews:

Production is sub-par, but the songs are 20 stars!!!.......2003-11-05

Symphony X would not be where they are today without the addition of Russell Allen. Russell gives them their sound, and is far superior to original voaclist Rod Tyler. Listen to "Symphony X" then "Damnation Game" and you will see a huge difference. The only downside to this album is that the production sucks. Plain and simple; the songs are too quiet. If Damnation Game had the quality of Divine or V, it would be one of their best. With that aside, this album has awesome songs. Michael Romeo tears it up on the guitar. His solos are jaw-dropping! Russell Allen's vocals soar. The other musicians are equally proficient. Every song rules, but the best are "Damnation Game ( incredible guitar solo ), Looks that Kill, The Haunting, the Winter's Call 1 & 2. This album shows that from a production standpoint, Symphony X has come a long way, but from a song quality view, they never go wrong. Buy this after Divine, V, or Odyssey. You will love it!

awesome stuff!.......2003-10-20

this is the most underrated Symphony X album. Might be because of the, compared to the newer releases, weak sound. It still smokes though, it's actually my favorite Symphony X album.

A strong effort from Symphony X.......2003-01-25

"The Damnation Game" is certainly an improvement over Symphony X's self-titled debut album. The songwriting is more controlled, the production is better (though still leaves something to be desired), and most importantly, this album marks the arrival of vocalist Russell Allen. Allen is an emotive, versatile, downright amazing vocalist, one of metal's finest. I think the only other metal vocalist I enjoy as much is Roy Khan (Kamelot).

Though not as strong an album as later efforts, this is still an essential addition to the collection of any Symphony X fan, and will not disappoint. If you're new to the band, it's probably better to start with 1997's "Divine Wings of Tragedy," or 2000's "V: The New Mythology Suite," but if you enjoy those, pick this one up right away.

The Damnation Game
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The Damnation Game
Symphony X
Manufacturer: Inside Out
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Binding: Audio CD

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