In Paradisum Review
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album |  In Paradisum |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | March 23, 2011 |
| Genres | Power Metal |
| Labels | Edel Germany, IAM |
| Length | 55:20 |
| Ranked | #187 for 2011 , #5,106 all-time |
Album rating : 77.6 / 100
Votes : 30 (4 reviews)
Votes : 30 (4 reviews)
April 25, 2016
This album has been strongly criticised by a huge part of the metal community. It is true that with this experienced and masterful line-up anyone would expect a memorable album. Of course, this is not the case. In Paradisum lacks originality and creativity, its production and covert art are mediocre, the composition is very generic, the vocals are weak in several songs and many lyrics are cheesy and boring. So what? This does not mean that it is a bad album. In fact, it is quite solid for a power metal album. We could highlight the following elements, which make In Paradisum a plain, yes, but enjoyable album nonetheless: catchy and powerful choruses, very well executed guitar and keyboard solos, well-placed interludes, nice melodies overall and some meaningful lyrics.
What we have before us is a power metal album in every sense of the word. This will not be an album to be remembered, a masterpiece or a classic. In Paradisum is just another good power metal album, generic and extremely influenced by other great power metal bands, but entertaining and convincing enough if you listen through it.
What we have before us is a power metal album in every sense of the word. This will not be an album to be remembered, a masterpiece or a classic. In Paradisum is just another good power metal album, generic and extremely influenced by other great power metal bands, but entertaining and convincing enough if you listen through it.
3 likes
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fields Of Avalon | 5:09 | 82.5 | 2 |
| 2. | Come By The Hills | 5:01 | 82.5 | 2 |
| 3. | Santiago | 5:54 | 87.5 | 2 |
| 4. | Alayna | 6:17 | 87.5 | 2 |
| 5. | Forevermore | 5:31 | 82.5 | 2 |
| 6. | Pilgrim Road | 3:37 | 80 | 2 |
| 7. | In Paradisum | 9:35 | 80 | 3 |
| 8. | Rhapsody In Black | 4:34 | 80 | 2 |
| 9. | I Walk In Neon | 5:44 | 80 | 2 |
| 10. | Don't Let Me Go | 3:56 | 72.5 | 2 |
Line-up (members)
- Andre Matos : Vocals
- Timo Tolkki : Guitar
- Jari Kainulainen : Bass
- Uli Kusch : Drums
- Mikko Härkin : Keyboards
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In Paradisum Review (2011)
Stradivarius 75/100Oct 19, 2011 Likes : 4
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▶ In Paradisum Review (2011)
Sisslith 70/100Apr 25, 2016 Likes : 3
This album has been strongly criticised by a huge part of the metal community. It is true that with this experienced and masterful line-up anyone would expect a memorable album. Of course, this is not the case. In Paradisum lacks originality and creativity, its production and covert art are mediocre, the composition is very generic, the vocals are weak in several songs and many...
In Paradisum Review (2011)
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