Somehow, I'm speechless. This album peers perfection and I adored it a lot. This by far my favorite BG album. I have "Night Of The Opera", "Nightfall", "Forgotten", and "Live 2003" and so far not one album had disappointed me. Unlike, Shitallica! I think this is Blind Guardian's first album to feature a little taste of orchestra in the background. Let me rate all tracks:
1. Time What Is Time: Nice acoustic intro then gets heavy. Very catchy and enjoyable. It is one of Guardian's classic songs. Hansi just shines with his immortal vocals. 5/5
2. Journey Through The Dark: Much better than the live version and it is outstanding. Wow! I love this song and it is a 100% classic, but not my favorite in the album, but close. 6/5
3. Black Chamber: Great calm acoustic track. Nice lyrics about being possessed. Interesting! 5/5
4. Theatre Of Pain: BEST SONG ON THE ALBUM! GREAT! AWESOME! Exciting as hell. Everything seems to be perfect in this song. Must be heard! NOW! 7/5
5. The Quest For Tanelorn: "On our quest for tanelorn... we lose our way". It starts just like "Time What Is Time" with an acoustic guitar. The best part is when the first chorus ends, there's a small phrase in German and it sounds so epic. 5/5
6. Ashes To Ashes: A spooky beginning, but I say it is as catchy as hell. The chorus is amazing when it goes "TIME" a second of silence "ISN'T HERE TO STAY". Magic! 5/5
7. The Bard's Song - In The Forest: I've heard so many live versions for this song and boy what a feeling. On this album, it's clear from the crowd chanting "Hew hoo ha hew hoo" it's confusing, but now I have it original, I could understand what's Hasi's saying. 5/5
8. The Bard's Song - The Hobbit: It's like the heavy version of "In The Forest" and continues the bard's song's story. I think "In The Forest" is a much better track than this, but it's okay! 4.5/5
9. The Piper's Calling: Headbng with loads of bagpipes
. 4.5/5
10. Somewhere Far Beyond: The title track and it is the longest song in the album and I must say it's great. Very, very, very good and the leads are amazing. In the middle of the song, there is a bagpipe solo and it sounds much better than "The Piper's Calling" and the guitar solo is great. All in all, one of the favorites. 5.5/5
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Bonus Tracks:
11. Spread Your Wings: A Queen cover song and it is great. First, it begins soft and then it gets heavy. Sounds like a Moulin Rouge song to me, but is great. 4.5/5
12. Trial By Fire: A Satan cover song and it is so heavy that people will enjoy it and I never knew there is a band called Satan, but well it is a cool song. Nice solos. 5/5
13. Theatre Of Pain (Classical Version): WOW! It's sounds so good with different instuments. I liked the drumming rhythm in the beginning which it isn't featured in the original version, but it's as great as the original. 6.5/5
As you can see, I gave to each track a full grade and above because it is an amazing power metal album which will never disappoint you. If you are a big metal fan, then buy this awesome and almost divine album. MUST BUY!
You must buy this divine album.
1. Time What Is Time: Nice acoustic intro then gets heavy. Very catchy and enjoyable. It is one of Guardian's classic songs. Hansi just shines with his immortal vocals. 5/5
2. Journey Through The Dark: Much better than the live version and it is outstanding. Wow! I love this song and it is a 100% classic, but not my favorite in the album, but close. 6/5
3. Black Chamber: Great calm acoustic track. Nice lyrics about being possessed. Interesting! 5/5
4. Theatre Of Pain: BEST SONG ON THE ALBUM! GREAT! AWESOME! Exciting as hell. Everything seems to be perfect in this song. Must be heard! NOW! 7/5
5. The Quest For Tanelorn: "On our quest for tanelorn... we lose our way". It starts just like "Time What Is Time" with an acoustic guitar. The best part is when the first chorus ends, there's a small phrase in German and it sounds so epic. 5/5
6. Ashes To Ashes: A spooky beginning, but I say it is as catchy as hell. The chorus is amazing when it goes "TIME" a second of silence "ISN'T HERE TO STAY". Magic! 5/5
7. The Bard's Song - In The Forest: I've heard so many live versions for this song and boy what a feeling. On this album, it's clear from the crowd chanting "Hew hoo ha hew hoo" it's confusing, but now I have it original, I could understand what's Hasi's saying. 5/5
8. The Bard's Song - The Hobbit: It's like the heavy version of "In The Forest" and continues the bard's song's story. I think "In The Forest" is a much better track than this, but it's okay! 4.5/5
9. The Piper's Calling: Headbng with loads of bagpipes
. 4.5/510. Somewhere Far Beyond: The title track and it is the longest song in the album and I must say it's great. Very, very, very good and the leads are amazing. In the middle of the song, there is a bagpipe solo and it sounds much better than "The Piper's Calling" and the guitar solo is great. All in all, one of the favorites. 5.5/5
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Bonus Tracks:
11. Spread Your Wings: A Queen cover song and it is great. First, it begins soft and then it gets heavy. Sounds like a Moulin Rouge song to me, but is great. 4.5/5
12. Trial By Fire: A Satan cover song and it is so heavy that people will enjoy it and I never knew there is a band called Satan, but well it is a cool song. Nice solos. 5/5
13. Theatre Of Pain (Classical Version): WOW! It's sounds so good with different instuments. I liked the drumming rhythm in the beginning which it isn't featured in the original version, but it's as great as the original. 6.5/5
As you can see, I gave to each track a full grade and above because it is an amazing power metal album which will never disappoint you. If you are a big metal fan, then buy this awesome and almost divine album. MUST BUY!
You must buy this divine album.
