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In tribute to their nth top quality release, the techno-like Nemesis, I decided to return to the album that made me love Stratovarius, the masterpiece: Visions.
Already quite famous, thanks to the good Episode, the Finnish fivesome improved every aspect of their music: technically, emotionally and on the songwriting level. This album contains many of the songs which became Stratovarius classics, and I relate this with the perfect synergy between the two virtuosos of the band: the ex-genius (sob) Timo Tolkki and Jens Johansson, one of the best - maybe the best - keyboardists ever in the history of power metal. They do not simply work as single elements, but as parts of the same organism: together with some charming intros - see Jens' harpsichord in "Black Diamond" or Timo's killer riff in "Legions" - the two unite themselves in continuous chases during the solos, a Stratovarius trademark that has been imitated, often unsuccessfully, by many bands.
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Has anyone noticed that Paradise sounds exactly the same as 22 Acacia Avenue by Iron Maiden? Well, the beginning at least.
Holy shit I'm posting in a power metal thread what is this I don't even
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"Legions" is a song dedicated to the fans of Stratovarius.
This this the best concept I've ever heard.
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"Coming Home" is about returning to home after a long time away.
Damn, now I know the real meaning of this song, how stupid I was that I didn't guessed it earlier.
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Written by Zuzuz0r on 22.06.2010 at 06:28
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"Coming Home" is about returning to home after a long time away.
Damn, now I know the real meaning of this song, how stupid I was that I didn't guessed it earlier.
 That was really insightful
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Written by Zuzuz0r on 22.06.2010 at 06:28
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"Legions" is a song dedicated to the fans of Stratovarius.
This this the best concept I've ever heard.
Quote:
"Coming Home" is about returning to home after a long time away.
Damn, now I know the real meaning of this song, how stupid I was that I didn't guessed it earlier.
Funny how stupid you made yourself look in trying to make someone else look stupid..
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Written by Dangerboner on 22.06.2010 at 05:31
Has anyone noticed that Paradise sounds exactly the same as 22 Acacia Avenue by Iron Maiden? Well, the beginning at least.
Holy shit I'm posting in a power metal thread what is this I don't even
its the same ahah
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Stratovarius' best album by far. Highly recommended for any power metal fan!
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It'd be better if the drummer wasn't riding that one drum piece (snare?) through most of the disc. It got very annoying.
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