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│║ Release Information ║ │
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│║ Release Date.nov-24-2009 Encoder......LAME 3.90 Modified ║ │
│║ Genre........Heavy Metal Graber.......EAC ║ │
│║ Year.........2008 Khz/Bitrate..44,1/ Br ║ │
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│║ Ripper.......anthem Songs........10 ║ │
│║ Covers.......Yes Url... www.vindictiv.com ║ │
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│║ Release Notes ║ │
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│║ Artist : Vindictiv Rating : You Decide! ║ │
│║ Album : Vindictiv Label : Escape ║ │
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│║ Description : ║ │
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│║ Vindictiv may not be a band name that resonates ║ │
│║ with many listeners, yet the group boasts some ║ │
│║ notable credentials. As such, their self-titled ║ │
│║ debut album, released some months back on the ║ │
│║ Escape Music label, warrants a closer look. ║ │
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│║ On lead vocals is former Yngwie Malmsteen and ║ │
│║ Brazon Abbot singer, Goran Edman. This first ║ │
│║ release from Vindictiv captures Edman, who ║ │
│║ appeared on MalmsteenÆs Eclipse album, in ║ │
│║ excellent form. This connection is further ║ │
│║ carried forward by some highly impressive ║ │
│║ Yngwie-style guitar from Stefan Lindholm. ║ │
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│║ Vindictiv date back to early 2004 when Swedish ║ │
│║ guitarist Stefan Lindholm joined forces with ║ │
│║ keyboard maestro Pontus Larsson. After several ║ │
│║ line up changes, Vindictiv emerged with Edman, ║ │
│║ bassist Nalle Pahlsson of Treat, drummer Mikael ║ │
│║ Wikman of Planet Waves, Larsson, and, of course ║ │
│║ Lindholm. ║ │
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│║ This debut album, Vindictiv, delivers with ║ │
│║ striking musicianship, powerful vocals, and ║ │
│║ well-written and arranged tracks. Stefan ║ │
│║ LindholmÆs guitar work is of the highest quality ║ │
│║ whilst Edman's vocals are superb throughout, ║ │
│║ both musicians adding an extra dimension that ║ │
│║ lifts the band to another level. ║ │
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│║ Breathtaking solos delivered with incredible ║ │
│║ speed drive the album forward at a relentless ║ │
│║ pace, which is quite evident on ôDavidÆs Houseö ║ │
│║ as well as on the opener, ôFoolÆs Paradise.ö ║ │
│║ There is definitely a lot going on here; so much ║ │
│║ so, actually, that Vindictiv may require a few ║ │
│║ listens before its full scope is revealed. ║ │
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│║ The intriguingly named ôCaesarÆs Commentariesö ║ │
│║ again has Lindholm leading off on an inspiring ║ │
│║ solo. He then soars through ôThe Royal Loo,ö ║ │
│║ ôDreams Of A DemonÆs Head,ö ôA Quiet Life,ö and ║ │
│║ ôDavidÆs Houseö before exploding on the standout ║ │
│║ track, ôLiving Colours.ö ║ │
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│║ ôHymn To Desdemonaö provides a nicely paced ║ │
│║ breather with some exceptional vocals. ôA Second ║ │
│║ Lifeö and the memorable ôFata Morganaö ù the ║ │
│║ latter evoking subtle shades of Bowie ù again ║ │
│║ feature dauntingly fast guitar solos as they ║ │
│║ bring the album to a close. ║ │
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│║ Vindictiv contains some intriguing tracks that ║ │
│║ attest to the band's distinctiveness while, at ║ │
│║ the same time, paying homage to some strong ║ │
│║ influences. As well, Lindholm has found the ║ │
│║ perfect band with which to showcase his ║ │
│║ extraordinary guitar skills. ║ │
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│║ All in all, Vindictiv will please those who like ║ │
│║ their melodic metal with heavy neo-classical ║ │
│║ touches. At turns compelling, stimulating and ║ │
│║ breathtaking, it's a remarkable debut album and ║ │
│║ one worth exploring. ║ │
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│║ Line up: ║ │
│║ Goran Edman - vocals ║ │
│║ Stefan Lindholm - guitars ║ │
│║ Nalle Pahlsson - bass ║ │
│║ Mikael Wikman - drums ║ │
│║ Pontus Larsson - keyboards ║ │
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│║ japanese bonus track :David's House (acoustic) ║ │
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│║ Discography ║ │
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│║ Vindictiv Full-length, 2008 ║ │
│║ Ground Zero Full-length, 2009 ║ │
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│║ Release Tracklist ║ │
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│ 01 - Fool's Paradise [04:06] │
│ 02 - Caesar's Commentaries [05:26] │
│ 03 - The Royal Loo [04:39] │
│ 04 - Dreams Of A Demon┤s Head [04:38] │
│ 05 - David's House [04:25] │
│ 06 - A Quiet Life [04:38] │
│ 07 - Living Colours [05:53] │
│ 08 - Hymn To Desdemona [02:55] │
│ 09 - A Second Life [03:30] │
│ 10 - Fata Morgana [05:32] │
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│ ║ Greetings To: ║ │
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│ archive of good music in a exceptional conditions │
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