Pagan's Mind - Heavenly Ecstasy
Tracklist
01. Contact02. Eyes Of Fire
03. Intermission
04. Into The Aftermath
05. Walk Away In Silence
06. Revelation To The End
07. Follow Your Way
08. Live Your Life Like A Dream
09. The Master's Voice
10. Never Walk Alone
11. When Angels Unite
12. Create Your Destiny [limited edition bonus]
13. Power Of Mindscape [limited edition bonus]
Staff pick by
Susan
(2011)
Additional info
Release dates:May 20 - Germany
May 23 - Rest of Europe
June - USA/Canada
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Most acclaimed bands have moved away from power metal, either by simplifying their music and turning to hard rock, or by making their albums darker and more in the heavy metal or prog realm. I hate dividing music into "oldies" and "new stuff", but in this sub-genre, the cliché is true - new bands have turned it into a parody of itself - so dog-whistle vocals, guitar riffs and keyboard passages frillier than Rococo dresses are considered good examples of power metal. Since Pagan's Mind clearly show that it's possible to release power metal albums of very good quality in 2011, this is certainly a wake-up call to the rest of the flock to get their act together and release material at least a point lower, or on par with Heavenly Ecstasy. Read more ›› |
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We are looking at the 5th studio release from my favorite Norwegian metal band, Pagan's Mind. After countless listens I'm completely convinced that Heavenly Ecstasy is my second favorite Pagan's Mind album; it just falls short of Celestial Entrance. The song titles look promising and the cover is a fresh change from the previous blue color that dominated the album art of its predecessors. Read more ›› |
Staff pick by
Susan
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Susan
Progressive Power Metal
Jul 18, 2011
Need a quality melodic metal fix? Get this aptly titled album in your cd player right away and listen as Pagan's Mind puts to shame most recent releases in this genre. The band's high energy and immense skill has these beautiful harmonies and killer melodies under your skin in a hot second.
Top lists
| Elektro-Hexer | Booooobs | #211 |
| LeKiwi | Most Talented Vocalists In Metal | #75 |
| The Galactician | 2011 - Best Of | #42 |
| SceneryOfLoss | 2011 - Best To Worst | #23 |
| Susan | 2011 Suggestions For The Eclectic Metalhead | #11 |
| Starchild | Top Albums Of 2011 | #59 |
| R'Vannith | R'Vannith's Top 50: 2011 | #7 |
| Ag Fox | 2011 Selections | #44 |
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Updated, release dates and artwork announced. I'm hoping for the best...
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Incidentally it's also the first album cover which isn't mostly blue in colour, perhaps a sign of fresh things to come?
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Posts: 23 Written by R'Vannith on 23.03.2011 at 05:53 I think exactly the same as you.
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Oh my freaking god. Seriously... just... wow.
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Posts: 50 Written by strade on 22.05.2011 at 00:31 My exact thoughts when i first heard the album  Need to listen some more times to come to a conclusive rating.
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It's clear the band put a lot of effort into this one and it paid off I think. I'd say this is even better than 'Enigmatic: Calling', perhaps lacking a little in progressive elements but making up for it in overall consistency. All the songs stand out for me, possibly their best album yet!
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Oh man, how have I never heard of this band =/ I'll be buying this the second it hits in the US. Amazing music.
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Posts: 2751 Written by Pyramid God on 25.05.2011 at 16:34 If you haven't heard their album "Celestial Entrance" yet... you really should. It's very Dream Theater derivative at times, but ascends beyond that level. I would even go as far as to say it's a landmark in the genre. This album is nice too, very straightforward but interesting still. We will see how this one holds...
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Posts: 184 Written by Introspekrieg on 25.05.2011 at 19:19 I heard one song off this new album and it was enough to make me a fan. I have their entire discography on wishlist and I'm probably gonna start with the 4 album digital bonus and dive right in. I love this type of music!!
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After first listen, its a great album! It started out strong, got a little weaker in the middle, then picked up again near the end. I'll have to listen to it again, eventually.
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Finally picked it up. Its a bit heavier than older stuff but just as good. That these guys toil in near obscurity and Dream Theater (of which I am also a huge fan) get all the prog nerd cred is a travesty. Great band great album.
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Posts: 1567 Written by atkmetal123 on 28.05.2011 at 08:05 well said
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Wow. Sweet. I've actually never heard this band before but I'm going to set about getting to know them real quick after loving Heavenly Ecstasy. This album slays all other power metal (and half the prog) released so far this year.
---- "A life all mine Is what I choose At the end of my days" --The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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God, I hate people.
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Just listened to it and I don't get the hype... 
---- "We are blind to the world within us, waiting to be born"
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Eyes Of Fire and Revelation To The End sound so good to me till now...Great songs
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Welp, I guess this will have to tide me over until Circus Maximus gets their shit together and puts out their upcoming album. >_>
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Posts: 3857 Written by Introspekrieg on 25.05.2011 at 19:19 This album def has it's Images and Words moments, and if this other one you mentioned is even more like that... I'll certainly be checking that one out also. Anyway, there always seems to be something interesting going on during this album... Which is a rarity for most music, let alone power metal. In other words, I'm liking this much more than Iconoclast.
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There are definitely DT moments on the first few discs, but I think PM is more consistent in composition and always leaves me wanting more. News of a fresh PM release always and without fail gets me licking my chops months and months ahead of the availability and I can say that of very few bands indeed! Maybe Scar Symmetry. I initially rated this album a 9, but after a dozen or more listens since I have realized that it has grown on me in ways I didn't expect and I now must move it closer to a 10. If only there were smaller rating increments...
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