OT: Stratovarius

[Rose Immortal]

I was wondering if there are any Stratovarius albums worth hearing. I really enjoyed Timo Kotipelto's vocal performance on Ayreon's Universal Migrator and I'm wondering how the rest of the band sounds.

I have actually seen the following albums on the shelf at a local store...are any of these good?

Elements Pt. 1
Elements Pt. 2
Intermission

 

[Metal-X]

Stratovarius is a good band. My favorite album is "Visions" (also probably their most popular). "Episode" is also good, as is "Destiny". I like the albums that you mentioned they had in your music store, but if you are just getting into them I would say get "Visions" first.

 

[arglebargle]

Meh.

 

[dargormudshark]

Dreamspace is an underrated album

 

[DoktorShred]

Although i like then alot, i would strongly suggest hearing some before buying an album. They're definatly not for everyone

 

[The Stormbringer]

I was wondering if there are any Stratovarius albums worth hearing. I really enjoyed Timo Kotipelto's vocal performance on Ayreon's Universal Migrator and I'm wondering how the rest of the band sounds.

Well, "Out Of The White Hole" is Kotipelto's best vocal performance by far in my opinion, so definitely listen to some Stratovarius before buying anything. He just doesn't get vocal lines of that quality there.

 

[Metropolis Part 2]

I don't like Elements Part 2 that much, Elements Part 1 is ok, but I'd recommend Episode, Visions or Destiny over Elements 1 ANY TIME.

 

[Luis]

I only like their album called "Visions". Jens Johansson is the only reason i sometimes listen to Stratovarius.

A group that make a couple of good songs per album and the rest is standard (boring) power metal IMO

 

[Metropolis Part 2]

Speed of Light is really really really good

 

[NoSoup4you]

Visions was terrible, and Timo Kotipelto can not hit the high notes.

 

[Metropolis Part 2]

Visions was terrible, and Timo Kotipelto can not hit the high notes.

 

[DoktorShred]

Visions was terrible, and Timo Kotipelto can not hit the high notes.

Well he does, so i don't know what you've been listening to. If you don't like his voice just say it, but don't give false information.

 

[Metropolis Part 2]

Exactly. Timo may not hit those high notes really solidly or as powerful as maybe someone like Geoff Tate or Labrie, but still he's really really awesome

 

[NoSoup4you]

Well he does, so i don't know what you've been listening to. If you don't like his voice just say it, but don't give false information.

I don't have a problem with the voice, or even the accent really. He just strains and goes flat on the high notes. The chorus of Black Diamond is a good example.

PS: I like Alpha & Omega.

 

[Rose Immortal]

I actually kind of liked the accent on "Out of the White Hole".

 

[Masterous]

I recommend older Stratovarius albums. Tolkki may not sing as well as Kotipelto, but songs are otherwise better. I think Stratovarius repeats itself nowadays, too many songs sound similar to others.

 

[Androz]

Destiny, the 3 albums in your local store are not good IMO