Manifestation of Fear

Manifestation of Fear

Track Listings

1. Unorthodox Methods

2. Frenzy

3. Angel Without Wings

4. Savage Grace

5. Master of Deception

6. Solitary Day (Living in an Ivory Tower)

7. Manifestation of Fear

8. Victim of Circumstance

9. The Forgotten

10. Redemption [Instrumental]

11. Metamorphosis

Manifestation of Fear,Elegy,F.a.D. Records,Heavy Metal,Netherlands,Pop,Rock,Symphonic Black Metal

Average customer rating:

Great album (4.5)

Really 3.5 stars (= 7 out of 10)

Very good progressive metal CD.

Manifestation of Fear

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music
General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000DAQO

Customer Reviews:

Great album (4.5).......2000-12-14

This is a very good cd that mixes bits of Dream Theater and Fates Warning, and - like another reviewer said - Symphony X. They are less indulgent than Dream Theater but not as creative as Fates Warning. Still, the vocals are above-average, the guitar playing is excellent, and the songs are all really good. One of the better cds I've bought lately.

Really 3.5 stars (= 7 out of 10).......2000-09-16

The best way to describe this group is progressive Dio (sort of in the flavor of Symphony X but not as melodic). Singer Ian Parry sings mostly in a gruff voice resembling that of the aforementioned Dio (as well as Russel Allen of Symphony X). He'll occasionally use a clean voice but for the most part he is just a slightly above average singer given that his voice does not have the maneuverability and upper range that Russel Allen's has.

I would describe the songs as unmelodically melodic. Generally this due to the fact that Ian does not have the ability to create melodies with his voice (not in the way Russel Allen can)and the choruses tend to blend in with the rest of the songs. However, the songs are full of good rhythms, crunching guitars, and thought-provoking lyrics. The CD is a concept album centered around a pregnant woman and the fears she faces in bringing a child into the world. You will not be disappointed in this CD if you don't expect Symphony X or Dream Theater quality. I definitely recommend that you pick it up.

Very good progressive metal CD........1999-04-09

If you like Dream Theater, Fates Warning, and Divine Regale then you'll certainly enjoy the latest release from Elegy. The album provides much enjoyment and variety throughout. Intricate guitar licks and technically superior playmanship abounds.

Average customer rating:

Distressed concept
Nothing Compares to ELEGY!!!!
Another brilliant, yet under-appreciated release

Manifestation of Fear
Elegy
Manufacturer: F.a.D. Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
Similar Items:

State of Mind
Forbidden Fruit

ASIN: B00000G6C1
Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

Unorthodox Methods
Frenzy
Angel Without Wings
Savage Grace
Master of Deception
Solitary Day (Living in an Ivory Tower)
Manifestation of Fear
Victim of Circumstance
The Forgotten
Redemption [Instrumental]
Metamorphosis

Customer Reviews:

Distressed concept.......2006-06-28

A concept album of despair and redemption, this comes across as a little cliched and bare. Eleven tracks - 8 of them unhappy/unpleasant/angry in tone, + one instrumental and two uplifting tracks. The balance isn't there. Maybe a longer album would of been better.

The music is good, plenty here for Elegy fans. Henk van der Laars and Ian Parry are both in top form. Production is what you'd expect of an Elegy record.

It's the fact that the subject matter doesn't grab you that lets the team down. Savatage has given us far better concept albums over the years. fans should try to get holdof this album as they will find some worthy moments but newcomers should steer clear of this and direct themselves to State of Mind as a first step into the Elegy catalogue.

Nothing Compares to ELEGY!!!!.......2005-08-21

Elegy is way underrated and unknown to the progressive genre world.. Fans of progressive metal must pick Manifestation Of Fear up. I stumbled upon Ian Parry's vocals from Consortium Project 3 : Terra Incognita. He has a powerful and melodic vocal lines. From there I went on to purchase CP 2 and 1. So I would have the complete set. I was thrilled to own all 3 cds as all 3 are superb progressive metal albums. Then I also did a little bit of historical identification. Ian Parry was from Elegy!!! And I went ahead and purchase 4 albums.. State Of Mind, Principles Of Pain, Manifestation Of Fear and Forbidden Fruit. Elegy is not those kind of Prog Band for anyone to liked the very 1st time they listen to their songs. It is progressive alright with tons of odd times signatures and displacement of rhythm and drum beats. You have to constantly listen again and again so that it shines out. From the first time when you listen to it.. you know these guys are awesome with their instrumentation technique, skills and their song arrangement. You loved it but you just couldn't grasp the structure of the song just yet. It leaves you wanting to listen more and more each time you finished the entire disc. Elegy is a band with sound musicians and musical abilities written all over their songs. I have been listening to all 4 albums tons of times and have yet to grasp every single song because of the odd song structure....It is hard to even play their songs..... My high recommendation is those 4 albums...You need to check thes guys out because you will missed out a whole lot if you don't. Think you know what progressive metal is?? Think again!!! Elegy is another whole level of progressive metal. Challenge yourself and see you could digest ELEGY!!!

Another brilliant, yet under-appreciated release.......2005-02-23

Elegy is one of those bands that are criminally overlooked without any logical explanation. Apparently, bands like DT and Symphony X have earned all the commercial success, but their work pales in comparison to the sheer quality, emotion and power as the ones released by bands like Elegy.

Contrary to Elegy's traditional catalogue, Manifestation of Fear is somewhat darker, yet a must have in your power prog collection. The song "Master of Deception" alone is a tremendous masterpiece. Sadly, this is the last album featuring great guitarist Henk Van der Lars, his solo at the end of the CD on Metamorphosis (Silence is Golden) is, by far, one of the most memorable I've ever heard from anyone in any genre. As always, skin basher Dirk Bruinenberg is outstanding behind the drum kit. One of the best bands in the genre.