Facing the Animal

Product Description
Domestic reissue of Malmsteen's 1998 album. 13 tracks including, 'Braveheart', 'Enemy' and 'Air On A Theme'. Standard jewel case. 2000 release. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Facing the Animal,Yngwie J. Malmsteen,Polygram Records,Guitar Virtuoso,Hard Rock,Heavy Metal,Neo-Classical Metal,Pop,Popular Music,Rock

Average customer rating: Very Underrated! Another good song based effort Worst album I've ever bought. Yngwie YAWNsteen YAYA ...

Facing the Animal Yngwie J. Malmsteen Manufacturer: Spitfire ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Shred | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock Guitarists | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Magnum Opus Alchemy The Seventh Sign Fire & Ice War to End All Wars ASIN: B000050I4E Release Date: 2000-11-07

Tracks:

1. Braveheart
2. Facing The Animal
3. Enemy
4. Sacrifice
5. Like An Angel - For April
6. My Resurrection
7. Another Time
8. Heathens From The North
9. Alone In Paradise
10. End Of My Rope
11. Only The Strong
12. Poison In Your Veins
13. Air On A Theme

Album Description

Domestic reissue of Malmsteen's 1998 album. 13 tracks including, 'Braveheart', 'Enemy' and 'Air On A Theme'. Standard jewel case. 2000 release.

Customer Reviews:

Very Underrated!.......2007-04-18

This Album is completely underrated, it may be a little commercial but the songs are tremendous. The cd seems to have energy and passion, it even sounds angry at times. Songs like Facing the animal, Another time, and End of my rope are awsome. The only negative thing i can say is that its not holding up as well as other malmsteen releases, thats probably because ive listened to it a couple thousand times.

my ratings are,
Braveheart-7/10
Facing the animal-10/10
Enemy-8/10
Sacrifice-9/10
Like an angel-7/10
My Resurrection-10/10
Another time-10/10
Heathens from the north-7/10
Alone in paradise-6/10
End of my rope-10/10
Only the strong-8/10
Poison in your veins-6/10
Air on a theme-7/10

Another good song based effort.......2006-08-18

Malmsteen in the 90's is a more straightforward beast in many respects and albums such as Eclipse, Seventh Sign and this album all deliver up reasonably solid slabs of hard rock songsmithery. This album - originally from 1997 - was co-produced by Chris Tsangarides and feels more sturdy possibly due to this co-production. And the band in the background is pretty handy too - Barry Dunaway (B), Mats Olausson (keys), Mats Leven (vox) and non other than Mr Cozy Powell on drums.

This album contains more of the same in most respects, some dil hard rock (Braveheart + Heathens from the North), some instrumentals (For April + Air on a Theme) and some great rockers like the title track, Enemy, My Resurrection and Another Time. And it's the rockers that make the album. Facing the Animal and Enemy are just great pull out all the stops Malmsteen attacks while My Resurrection plays around with some vocal/axe duelling and Another Time really hits a groove you could park a truck in with great vocal harmonies, groove being a little rare on Malmsteen albums normally. And as an aside, if you can get a version of this with what was originally a Japanese bonus track "Casting Pearls Before the Swine" then you'll be treating yourself to a favour to another full tilt rocker with a tremendous performance from Mats Levens' vocal chords.

Unlike a number of later Yngwie albums I can actually honestly recommend this one to any lapsed fan, you won't be disappointed by the passionate and commited hard rock assault.

Worst album I've ever bought........2004-11-18

This album was enjoyable for about 3 listens, but it hasn't aged well at all. This is embarrassingly bad stuff. The reason I bought it in the first place was because it was heralded as a "full band effort", rather than just Yngwie shredding fast, and, well, it is that, but the songs are still cheesy, weak, and really forgettable. Also, Yngwie's guitar playing is just as boring as ever. Yeah, he can shred fast, big deal. That's about all he can do. All of his solos sound exactly the same (Yeah, let's do a sappy ballad dedicated to my wife, and then shred over it, that'll sound good!), and his rhythm playing is pretty uninsprired. Also, the singer on this album sounds like a 4th rate Dio ripoff, and Yngwie's vocals sound like Jeff Keith from Tesla with a cold. And if that's not enough, the lyrics are some of the worst I've ever heard ("I'll tear my heart out and serve it to you on a plate"...uh yeah).

I really don't recommend this at all. If you want some good band-oriented shred-type metal, get some Dream Theater or Symphony X. If you want some full-on guitar-oriented stuff, get some Vai or Satriani. This doesn't have you covered either way. The only really good thing about this album is Mats Olausson's keyboard outro in "Braveheart". But that's not really enough to listen to this. Also, Cozy Powell plays drums on it, but it's not his best work by any means (get a Rainbow album instead).

But hey, if you really want this, you're more than welcome to my copy. You can save it from a horrible fate of being burned, smashed, or hurled like a frisbee into a field.

Yngwie YAWNsteen.......2003-10-07

After listening to this Yngwie's latest "opus", I only have two things to say. First, while the man is a great guitarist, he can't write a song to save his life. Second, this is the reason why I'm so glad the 80's are over. This album is all style and no substance. Time for Yngwie to quit making records, and join the rest of us in the new century.

YAYA ..........2003-02-15

Yet another Yngwie album ... I cannot say anything bad about it, but I don't like it either.

Some 12 years ago, Yngwie was my entrance to the neoclassical metal universe. But as much as I loved (and still apprecciate) his amazing and unique guitar playing style, I missed innovative song writing (which I hoped would emerge as it does with many exceptional artists as they grow older and more experienced).

Many reviewers claim that there are few other artists like Yngwie. To those I would like to recommend Tony MacAlpine, Rhapsody, Royal Hunt, Symphony X, Dream Theater (Inner Turbulence Disc 2 and Scenes From A Memory), to name but a few. Each of these artists uses neoclassical elements in a different way. But they all - instead of Yngwie - try to make it sound unique, whereas Yngwie seems to try to create 100% classical songs (or also folklore in case of acoustic guitar parts).

Another point is the poor production quality of most Yngwie albums. I mean, I'm sure he could do better if he wanted to. But we all know that he is very convinced of himself and only does what he thinks is best.

The conclusion: Real Yngwie fans will love this album, because it's what they can expect. Other metal fans that want to get a first impression of neoclassical metal should try the various other artists I mentioned as well as the legendary Yngwie albums like "Rising Force". Although it is rare, I also recommend "Trial by Fire", an early live recording from Leningrad.

Average customer rating: Not Neoclasical Album YNGWIES HEAVIEST Somebody find this guy a new idea! Somebody find this guy a new idea! Yngwie for the Masses

Facing the Animal Yngwie Malmsteen Manufacturer: Pony Canyon Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Shred | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000006ZXX Release Date: 1997-09-10

Tracks:

1. Braveheart
2. Facing the Animal
3. Enemy
4. Sacrifice
5. Like an Angel - For April
6. My Resurrection
7. Another Time
8. Heathens from the North
9. Alone in Paradise
10. End of My Rope
11. Only the Strong
12. Poison In Your Veins
13. Air On A Theme
14. Casting Pearls Before the Swine [*]

Album Description

Japanese edition of his 1997 album with 'Casting Pearls Before The Swine' added as a bonus track. 14 tracks total. 1997 Pony Canyon release.

Album Details

Japanese Release Containing an Exclusive Bonus Track: 'Casting Pearls Before the Swine'.

Customer Reviews:

Not Neoclasical Album.......2003-03-08

This is the most rare Yngwie's Album, it isn't Neoclasical but with Cozy Powell in Drums is a JEWEL, I mean, this version is more expensive, but it is a beauty heritage from Hard Rock. When you hear MY RESURECTION you could think: THIS IS MOST EXPLOSIVE SONG, you've got to hear CASTING PEARLS BEFORE THE SWINE! In my opinion this version deserves the price. At the end of the track 14 you'll be satisfied.

YNGWIES HEAVIEST.......2000-12-07

Yngwie Malmsteen is by far my favorite guitarist since he was with Steeler and I must say that this is my favorite. He spends a lot less time showing how good he can play and lets the whole band shine just as much as he does, making the songs more memorable. The choruses are very catchy and the guitar sound is DEFINITELY his best to date. The vocals are also less operatic and more of a mainstream rock sound. This album is in my top ten of all time.

Somebody find this guy a new idea!.......2000-08-27

To make a short story long, I've been a big Yngwie Malmsteen fan since his first album, and I was really impressed with the speed of his guitarwork, and the always killer singers he'd use on his albums like Jeff Scott Soto, Joe Lynn Turner, and Goran Edman. However, even though he has stuck to his style of speedy guitar licks, and killer songs, there is one fatal flaw in all his newer CDs: Anyone with a keen ear would notice that his guitar solos sound almost exactly the same...just with a few variations...HE'S REPETITIOUS! But it's not just his guitar solos, now; some of his songs on this 'Facing the Animal' CD sound like variations of songs he's already made! It's no wonder why all his 90's releases are now out-of-print in the US. If Yngwie were to release another CD in the states, he should first listen to all the bands that have been influenced by him over the years...he'd learn that even Yngwie-influenced bands aren't as repetitious with their guitar solos, while still maintaining a decent Yngwie-esk speedy solo. Now to make this long story short, this CD is fine to start off a new Yngwie fan, but you'll never appreciate this guy's work unless you stick to his 80s material, like I did. May I suggest 'Trilogy' as your starter's album?

Somebody find this guy a new idea!.......2000-08-27

To make a short story long, I've been a big Yngwie Malmsteen fan since his first album, and I was really impressed with the speed of his guitarwork, and the always killer singers he'd use on his albums like Jeff Scott Soto, Joe Lynn Turner, and Goran Edman. However, even though he has stuck to his style of speedy guitar licks, and killer songs, there is one fatal flaw in all his newer CDs: Anyone with a keen ear would notice that his guitar solos sound almost exactly the same...just with a few variations...HE'S REPETITIOUS! But it's not just his guitar solos, now; some of his songs on this 'Facing the Animal' CD sound like variations of songs he's already made! It's no wonder why all his 90's releases are now out-of-print in the US. If Yngwie were to release another CD in the states, he should first listen to all the bands that have been influenced by him over the years...he'd learn that even Yngwie-influenced bands aren't as repetitious with their guitar solos, while still maintaining a decent Yngwie-esk speedy solo. Now to make this long story short, this CD is fine to start off a new Yngwie fan, but you'll never appreciate this guy's work unless you stick to his 80s material, like I did. May I suggest 'Trilogy' as your starter's album?

Yngwie for the Masses.......2000-08-20

This album is the one to play your friends so they don't look at you funny when you say the word "Yngwie." It's done in a very tastefull neo-classical metal/80's hair band type rock style. Great well balanced tempos and structures. Defenitly a change for Malmsteen, and I personally like the direction he is heading in.

Average customer rating:

Facing the Animal Yngwie Malmsteen Manufacturer: Pony Canyon [Japan] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006JNCU Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

1. Braveheart
2. Facing the Animal
3. Enemy
4. Sacrifice
5. Like an Angel
6. My Resurrection
7. Another Time
8. Heathens from the North
9. Alone in Paradise
10. End of My Rope
11. Only the Strong
12. Poison in Your Veins
13. Air on a Theme
14. Casting Pearls Before the Swine [*]

Album Description

Asian edition of his 1997 album with 'Casting Pearls Before The Swine' added as a bonus track. 14 tracks total.

Average customer rating:

Facing the Animal Yngwie J. Malmsteen Manufacturer: Dream Catcher UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Shred | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0009N5S2S Release Date: 2006-01-30

Tracks:

1. Braveheart
2. Facing the Animal
3. Enemy
4. Sacrifice
5. Like an Angel - For April
6. My Resurrection
7. Another Time
8. Heathens from the North
9. Alone in Paradise
10. End of My Rope
11. Only the Strong
12. Poison in Your Veins
13. Air On A Theme

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Edition in Digipak Packaging, Re-released to Coincide with the Former Alcatrazz Axe Man's 2005 "Unleash the Fury" Tour. Originally Released in 1997. Includes Uber Drummer Cozy Powell on the Skins for this Outing.

Average customer rating:

Facing the Animal Yngwie Malmsteen Manufacturer: Pony Canyon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Shred | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006IT3Z Release Date: 2002-09-02

Tracks:

1. Braveheart
2. Facing the Animal
3. Enemy
4. Sacrifice
5. Like an Angel
6. My Resurrection
7. Another Time
8. Heathens from the North
9. Alone in Paradise
10. End of My Rope
11. Only the Strong
12. Poison in Your Veins
13. Air on a Theme
14. Casting Pearls Before the Swine [*]

Album Description

Asian edition of his 1997 album with 'Casting Pearls Before The Swine' added as a bonus track. 14 tracks total.

Album Details

Asian Version featuring a Bonus Track: "Casting Pearls Before the Swine".

Average customer rating: Very Underrated! Another good song based effort Worst album I've ever bought. Yngwie YAWNsteen YAYA ...

Facing the Animal Yngwie J. Malmsteen Manufacturer: Dream Catcher ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Shred | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Magnum Opus Alchemy The Seventh Sign Fire & Ice War to End All Wars ASIN: B000024ZIZ Release Date: 2006-03-23

Tracks:

1. Braveheart
2. Facing the Animal
3. Enemy
4. Sacrifice
5. Like an Angel - For April
6. My Resurrection
7. Another Time
8. Heathens from the North
9. Alone in Paradise
10. End of My Rope
11. Only the Strong
12. Poison in Your Veins
13. Air On A Theme

Album Description

Domestic reissue of Malmsteen's 1998 album. 13 tracks including, 'Braveheart', 'Enemy' and 'Air On A Theme'. Standard jewel case. 2000 release.

Customer Reviews:

Very Underrated!.......2007-04-18

This Album is completely underrated, it may be a little commercial but the songs are tremendous. The cd seems to have energy and passion, it even sounds angry at times. Songs like Facing the animal, Another time, and End of my rope are awsome. The only negative thing i can say is that its not holding up as well as other malmsteen releases, thats probably because ive listened to it a couple thousand times.

my ratings are,
Braveheart-7/10
Facing the animal-10/10
Enemy-8/10
Sacrifice-9/10
Like an angel-7/10
My Resurrection-10/10
Another time-10/10
Heathens from the north-7/10
Alone in paradise-6/10
End of my rope-10/10
Only the strong-8/10
Poison in your veins-6/10
Air on a theme-7/10

Another good song based effort.......2006-08-18

Malmsteen in the 90's is a more straightforward beast in many respects and albums such as Eclipse, Seventh Sign and this album all deliver up reasonably solid slabs of hard rock songsmithery. This album - originally from 1997 - was co-produced by Chris Tsangarides and feels more sturdy possibly due to this co-production. And the band in the background is pretty handy too - Barry Dunaway (B), Mats Olausson (keys), Mats Leven (vox) and non other than Mr Cozy Powell on drums.

This album contains more of the same in most respects, some dil hard rock (Braveheart + Heathens from the North), some instrumentals (For April + Air on a Theme) and some great rockers like the title track, Enemy, My Resurrection and Another Time. And it's the rockers that make the album. Facing the Animal and Enemy are just great pull out all the stops Malmsteen attacks while My Resurrection plays around with some vocal/axe duelling and Another Time really hits a groove you could park a truck in with great vocal harmonies, groove being a little rare on Malmsteen albums normally. And as an aside, if you can get a version of this with what was originally a Japanese bonus track "Casting Pearls Before the Swine" then you'll be treating yourself to a favour to another full tilt rocker with a tremendous performance from Mats Levens' vocal chords.

Unlike a number of later Yngwie albums I can actually honestly recommend this one to any lapsed fan, you won't be disappointed by the passionate and commited hard rock assault.

Worst album I've ever bought........2004-11-18

This album was enjoyable for about 3 listens, but it hasn't aged well at all. This is embarrassingly bad stuff. The reason I bought it in the first place was because it was heralded as a "full band effort", rather than just Yngwie shredding fast, and, well, it is that, but the songs are still cheesy, weak, and really forgettable. Also, Yngwie's guitar playing is just as boring as ever. Yeah, he can shred fast, big deal. That's about all he can do. All of his solos sound exactly the same (Yeah, let's do a sappy ballad dedicated to my wife, and then shred over it, that'll sound good!), and his rhythm playing is pretty uninsprired. Also, the singer on this album sounds like a 4th rate Dio ripoff, and Yngwie's vocals sound like Jeff Keith from Tesla with a cold. And if that's not enough, the lyrics are some of the worst I've ever heard ("I'll tear my heart out and serve it to you on a plate"...uh yeah).

I really don't recommend this at all. If you want some good band-oriented shred-type metal, get some Dream Theater or Symphony X. If you want some full-on guitar-oriented stuff, get some Vai or Satriani. This doesn't have you covered either way. The only really good thing about this album is Mats Olausson's keyboard outro in "Braveheart". But that's not really enough to listen to this. Also, Cozy Powell plays drums on it, but it's not his best work by any means (get a Rainbow album instead).

But hey, if you really want this, you're more than welcome to my copy. You can save it from a horrible fate of being burned, smashed, or hurled like a frisbee into a field.

Yngwie YAWNsteen.......2003-10-07

After listening to this Yngwie's latest "opus", I only have two things to say. First, while the man is a great guitarist, he can't write a song to save his life. Second, this is the reason why I'm so glad the 80's are over. This album is all style and no substance. Time for Yngwie to quit making records, and join the rest of us in the new century.

YAYA ..........2003-02-15

Yet another Yngwie album ... I cannot say anything bad about it, but I don't like it either.

Some 12 years ago, Yngwie was my entrance to the neoclassical metal universe. But as much as I loved (and still apprecciate) his amazing and unique guitar playing style, I missed innovative song writing (which I hoped would emerge as it does with many exceptional artists as they grow older and more experienced).

Many reviewers claim that there are few other artists like Yngwie. To those I would like to recommend Tony MacAlpine, Rhapsody, Royal Hunt, Symphony X, Dream Theater (Inner Turbulence Disc 2 and Scenes From A Memory), to name but a few. Each of these artists uses neoclassical elements in a different way. But they all - instead of Yngwie - try to make it sound unique, whereas Yngwie seems to try to create 100% classical songs (or also folklore in case of acoustic guitar parts).

Another point is the poor production quality of most Yngwie albums. I mean, I'm sure he could do better if he wanted to. But we all know that he is very convinced of himself and only does what he thinks is best.

The conclusion: Real Yngwie fans will love this album, because it's what they can expect. Other metal fans that want to get a first impression of neoclassical metal should try the various other artists I mentioned as well as the legendary Yngwie albums like "Rising Force". Although it is rare, I also recommend "Trial by Fire", an early live recording from Leningrad.

Average customer rating: Very Underrated! Another good song based effort Worst album I've ever bought. Yngwie YAWNsteen YAYA ...

Facing the Animal Yngwie J. Malmsteen Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Shred | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Magnum Opus Alchemy The Seventh Sign Fire & Ice War to End All Wars ASIN: B000001EYG Release Date: 1998-02-10

Tracks:

1. Braveheart
2. Facing The Animal
3. Enemy
4. Sacrifice
5. Like An Angel
6. My Resurrection
7. Another Time
8. Heathens From The North
9. Alone In Paradise
10. End Of My Rope
11. Only The Strong
12. Poison In Your Veins
13. Air On A Theme

Album Description

Domestic reissue of Malmsteen's 1998 album. 13 tracks including, 'Braveheart', 'Enemy' and 'Air On A Theme'. Standard jewel case. 2000 release.

Customer Reviews:

Very Underrated!.......2007-04-18

This Album is completely underrated, it may be a little commercial but the songs are tremendous. The cd seems to have energy and passion, it even sounds angry at times. Songs like Facing the animal, Another time, and End of my rope are awsome. The only negative thing i can say is that its not holding up as well as other malmsteen releases, thats probably because ive listened to it a couple thousand times.

my ratings are,
Braveheart-7/10
Facing the animal-10/10
Enemy-8/10
Sacrifice-9/10
Like an angel-7/10
My Resurrection-10/10
Another time-10/10
Heathens from the north-7/10
Alone in paradise-6/10
End of my rope-10/10
Only the strong-8/10
Poison in your veins-6/10
Air on a theme-7/10

Another good song based effort.......2006-08-18

Malmsteen in the 90's is a more straightforward beast in many respects and albums such as Eclipse, Seventh Sign and this album all deliver up reasonably solid slabs of hard rock songsmithery. This album - originally from 1997 - was co-produced by Chris Tsangarides and feels more sturdy possibly due to this co-production. And the band in the background is pretty handy too - Barry Dunaway (B), Mats Olausson (keys), Mats Leven (vox) and non other than Mr Cozy Powell on drums.

This album contains more of the same in most respects, some dil hard rock (Braveheart + Heathens from the North), some instrumentals (For April + Air on a Theme) and some great rockers like the title track, Enemy, My Resurrection and Another Time. And it's the rockers that make the album. Facing the Animal and Enemy are just great pull out all the stops Malmsteen attacks while My Resurrection plays around with some vocal/axe duelling and Another Time really hits a groove you could park a truck in with great vocal harmonies, groove being a little rare on Malmsteen albums normally. And as an aside, if you can get a version of this with what was originally a Japanese bonus track "Casting Pearls Before the Swine" then you'll be treating yourself to a favour to another full tilt rocker with a tremendous performance from Mats Levens' vocal chords.

Unlike a number of later Yngwie albums I can actually honestly recommend this one to any lapsed fan, you won't be disappointed by the passionate and commited hard rock assault.

Worst album I've ever bought........2004-11-18

This album was enjoyable for about 3 listens, but it hasn't aged well at all. This is embarrassingly bad stuff. The reason I bought it in the first place was because it was heralded as a "full band effort", rather than just Yngwie shredding fast, and, well, it is that, but the songs are still cheesy, weak, and really forgettable. Also, Yngwie's guitar playing is just as boring as ever. Yeah, he can shred fast, big deal. That's about all he can do. All of his solos sound exactly the same (Yeah, let's do a sappy ballad dedicated to my wife, and then shred over it, that'll sound good!), and his rhythm playing is pretty uninsprired. Also, the singer on this album sounds like a 4th rate Dio ripoff, and Yngwie's vocals sound like Jeff Keith from Tesla with a cold. And if that's not enough, the lyrics are some of the worst I've ever heard ("I'll tear my heart out and serve it to you on a plate"...uh yeah).

I really don't recommend this at all. If you want some good band-oriented shred-type metal, get some Dream Theater or Symphony X. If you want some full-on guitar-oriented stuff, get some Vai or Satriani. This doesn't have you covered either way. The only really good thing about this album is Mats Olausson's keyboard outro in "Braveheart". But that's not really enough to listen to this. Also, Cozy Powell plays drums on it, but it's not his best work by any means (get a Rainbow album instead).

But hey, if you really want this, you're more than welcome to my copy. You can save it from a horrible fate of being burned, smashed, or hurled like a frisbee into a field.

Yngwie YAWNsteen.......2003-10-07

After listening to this Yngwie's latest "opus", I only have two things to say. First, while the man is a great guitarist, he can't write a song to save his life. Second, this is the reason why I'm so glad the 80's are over. This album is all style and no substance. Time for Yngwie to quit making records, and join the rest of us in the new century.

YAYA ..........2003-02-15

Yet another Yngwie album ... I cannot say anything bad about it, but I don't like it either.

Some 12 years ago, Yngwie was my entrance to the neoclassical metal universe. But as much as I loved (and still apprecciate) his amazing and unique guitar playing style, I missed innovative song writing (which I hoped would emerge as it does with many exceptional artists as they grow older and more experienced).

Many reviewers claim that there are few other artists like Yngwie. To those I would like to recommend Tony MacAlpine, Rhapsody, Royal Hunt, Symphony X, Dream Theater (Inner Turbulence Disc 2 and Scenes From A Memory), to name but a few. Each of these artists uses neoclassical elements in a different way. But they all - instead of Yngwie - try to make it sound unique, whereas Yngwie seems to try to create 100% classical songs (or also folklore in case of acoustic guitar parts).

Another point is the poor production quality of most Yngwie albums. I mean, I'm sure he could do better if he wanted to. But we all know that he is very convinced of himself and only does what he thinks is best.

The conclusion: Real Yngwie fans will love this album, because it's what they can expect. Other metal fans that want to get a first impression of neoclassical metal should try the various other artists I mentioned as well as the legendary Yngwie albums like "Rising Force". Although it is rare, I also recommend "Trial by Fire", an early live recording from Leningrad.

Average customer rating:

Facing the Animal Yngwie J. Malmsteen Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000A2OZR2 Release Date: 2001-12-06

Tracks:

1. Braveheart
2. Facing the Animal
3. Enemy
4. Sacrifice
5. Like an Angel - For April
6. My Resurrection
7. Another Time
8. Heathens from the North
9. Alone in Paradise
10. End of My Rope
11. Only the Strong
12. Poison in Your Veins
13. Air On A Theme

Rock Music:

1. Fall From Grace [Live]
2. Feel the Fire
3. Fifth Element [Import]
4. Fistful of Metal
5. Have a Good Time
6. Hell on Stage Live [Explicit Lyrics] [Live]
7. Hlidskjalf [Import]
8. Hooked [Explicit Lyrics]
9. In the Red
10. Jane Doe

Rock Music

rock music

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Corelli: 12 Concerti Grossi, Op. 6

Bruno Walter: The Rare Repertoire

Our Country

Darcy's Wild Life [Soundtrack]

Feast of Saturnalia

Can't Buy a Thrill

Echo Dek [Import]

Anthem for the Common Man

Cantatas 109 38 & 89 Volume 56

Born Annoying EP [EP]

Blick Zurück: Das Beste Aus Den 80er Jahren [Import]

Days of Our Lives [CD-single] [Import]

The 5 Browns

Woodsmoke and Oranges/Jack-Knife Gypsy