Gamma Ray - Skeletons In The Closet - guest review
Gamma Ray - Skeletons In The Closet - guest review
Tracklist
Disc I01. Welcome
02. Gardens Of The Sinner
03. Rich And Famous
04. All Of The Damned
05. No Return
06. Armageddom
07. Heavy Metal Universe
08. One With The World
09. Dan's Solo
+ Gardens Of The Sinner [video]
+ Razorblade Sigh [video]
Disc II
01. Razorblade Sigh
02. The Heart Of The Unicorn
03. Last Before The Storm
04. Victim Of Fate [Helloween cover]
05. Rising Star / Shine On
06. The Silence
07. Heaven Or Hell
08. Guardians Of Mankind
09. New World Order
10. I Want Out [Helloween cover] [Japanese bonus]
11. Hidden Track
Guest review by
Justin November 20, 2003
After numerous studio albums and live releases, Gamma Ray [who currently consist of lead vocalist/guitarist Kai Hansen, guitarist/keyboardist Henjo Richter, bassist Dirk Schlachter and drummer Dan Zimmermann] have celebrated their longevity by allowing fans to select a best of track listing for a double live album recorded in Barcelona and Strasbourg over two nights in October/November 2002.
As you would expect, the sixteen tracks [including an introduction and a drum solo] spans evenly over their seven studio albums to date, including selections from their last album, 2001's ?No World Order?.
Although it would be pointless to point out the entire track listing here, some notable highlights include ?Heart Of The Unicorn? [again lifted from ?No World Order?], the crowd participation throughout the sing along strains of ?The Silence? [from their debut album ?Heading For Tomorrow?], the ridiculous [yet enjoyable] ?Heavy Metal Universe? [from ?Powerplant?] and ?One With The World? [from ?Sigh No More?].
Overall the recordings sound great, with the mixing levels producing a clarity that Hansen has perfected over his years as the bands producer.
In the world of power metal, Gamma Ray can hold their own against a flood of imitators, and a fact they have consistently proven over their many years together. Fans will no doubt lap this collection up [well it has been seven long years since their last live release!], while newcomers will either find this curious and check it out, or move on after one glance of the rather cheesy artwork.
Written by Justin | November 20, 2003
Guest review disclaimer:
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
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