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Name .:. Stratovarius - Survive
Genre : Metal
Source : CDDA
Type .:. Album
Artist : Stratovarius
Label : earMusic / Edel
Titel : Survive
Tracks : 11
Playtime : 58:05
Size : 433,17MB
Encoder : FLAC 1.3.1
Quality : 1050 kbps
[ Tracklist ]
01.Survive 04:39
02.Demand 04:03
03.Broken 04:58
04.Firefly 03:39
05.We Are Not Alone 04:35
06.Frozen In Time 06:43
07.World On Fire 04:26
08.Glory Days 05:07
09.Breakaway 04:28
10.Before The Fall 04:16
11.Voice Of Thunder 11:11
Total 58:05 Min
Survive is the 16th studio album from Finnish power
metal giants Stratovarius, fifth one with the new
lineup since guitarist Timo Tolkki left in 2008.
Singer Timo Kotipelto and Jens Johansson (keyboards)
the only members left from the classic era 1995-
2003. Guitarist Matias Kupiainen is not a Tolkki
clone, he does keep with the Strato composition
traditions, but guitar tone is heavier, see the
title track.
The music also is often more progressive, less
predictable within a song. Kotipelto not singing as
high as he used to. Bassist Lauri Porra's bass more
defined and heard in the mix. "Demand" one of those
steadfast riff rockers in "Against The Wind" vein,
drums and riff begins "Broken" as keys are fed in,
not a traditional chorus section as keyboards segue
out to the verse. "Firefly" a catchy single and
melody like "Dragons", and "Fantasy". "We Are Not
Alone" hits punchy, guitars briefly drop out during
the verses. Epic keys/intro to six plus minutes
"Frozen In Time" sets up for the song's singalong
flow. I really like the accenting keyboards too,
very classic Strato in that great chorus like
something from Dreamscape or Fourth Dimension.
Probably my favorite song.
"World On Fire" is a good choice for a single as it
kicks off the second half of the album keeping up
with the energy; lyrics giving something to think
about. "Glory Days" a Tolkki-ish riff and rhythm
drive without sounding redundant like any past
faster power metal songs in the cannon post Episode
album. There's those triumphant keyboards on
"Breakaway", at the start Timo shows his softer
side, acoustic guitar and beautiful melody in the
keys. Great transition into the chorus. Well done,
Stratovarius doing what they do best. "Voice Of
Thunder" ends the album with an eleven minute metal
slab of dynamics and more a classic Strato era
guitar sound.
http://stratovarius.com