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Imaginaerum [Special Edition] [CD]
Imaginaerum [Special Edition] [CD]
 
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Symphonic Metal at its Best
on July 27, 2017
Posted by: Steven
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If you are unfamiliar with Nightwish, I would strongly encourage you to sample several of their songs, preferably on YouTube being that 30 second samples really do not properly sample any one of their songs. They are a symphonic metal band, and they demonstrate a great deal of musical range between albums and between songs on any one album. Some are very energetic and heavy, others are soothing and emotional, some fluctuate between extremes, but they all assert a resonance that is best described as epic or grand. Most of their songs could hold up as the grand finale of any venue even among the likes of Iron Maiden and so many other legends of metal. There is a lot to appreciate note for note, and each band member is immensely talented, bringing their own elements to each song and each performance.
They are at their absolute best live (or at least with the volume cranked up) but their studio performances certainly do hold their own when compared to their live performances. This album is wonderfully dark and thematic, a whirlwind of emotion with plenty of highs and lows. I would be hard pressed to select favorites, given that so many of these songs may suite different moods, and are written to harmonize with one another. However, if I were to select 3, I would choose Storytime, Ghost River, and Last Ride of the Day, all for their unwavering energy and profound resonance. On the lighter side, Turn Loose the Mermaids, Rest Calm, & Slow, Love, Slow would be my choices. Again, there is just so much musical range between albums and songs, all of which are comparable to each other and remarkable in their own ways. I would highly suggest this album, in addition to so many others from Nightwish. They are easily one of my favorite bands now, and it is a shame that music like this is not promoted more in the United States.
My Best Buy number: 4198539588
My Best Buy number: 4198539588
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