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Parallels
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | October 29, 1991 |
| Genres | Progressive Metal |
| Labels | Metal Blade Records |
| Length | 45:34 |
| Ranked | #18 for 1991 , #754 all-time |
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Parallels Information
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Leave The Past Behind | 6:14 | 92.5 | 4 | |
| 2. | Life In Still Water | 5:44 | 91.3 | 4 | |
| 3. | Eye To Eye | 4:06 | 92 | 5 | |
| 4. | The Eleventh Hour | 8:12 | 93.8 | 4 | |
| 5. | Point Of View | 5:07 | 90 | 5 | |
| 6. | We Only Say Goodbye | 4:56 | 96.3 | 4 | |
| 7. | Don't Follow Me | 4:41 | 91.3 | 4 | |
| 8. | The Road Goes On Forever | 6:31 | 92.5 | 4 |
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Line-up (members)
- Ray Alder : Vocals
- Jim Matheos : Guitars
- Frank Aresti : Guitars
- Joe DiBiase : Bass
- Mark Zonder : Drums
Parallels Lists
(1)Parallels Reviews
(2)Date : May 20, 2025
Fates Warning의 여섯 번째 정규 앨범 Parallels는 프로그레시브 메탈이라는 장르가 좀 더 대중적인 감성과 만나 어떻게 변화할 수 있는지를 보여준 대표적인 사례다. 80년대 중후반, 복잡하고 난해한 구조로 프로그레시브 메탈의 초석을 다졌던 Fates Warning은 이 앨범에서 보다 간결한 작곡과 감성적인 접근으로 방향을 튼다. 결과는? 다소 덜 복잡하지만, 그만큼 더 몰입도 높은 작품으로 완성되었다. 가장 먼저 주목할 점은 Ray Alder의 보컬이다. 그의 절제된 감정 표현과 풍부한 음색은 앨범 전체에 깊이를 부여하며, Jim Matheos의 감각적인 리프와 어우러져 곡에 정서적 무게감을 더한다. 본작의 수록곡들에서 보이는 멜로디 중심의 구성은 Dream Theater나 Queensrÿche와는 또 다른, Fates Warning만의 섬세한 미학을 드러낸다. 이전 앨범들에 비해 곡 전개는 훨씬 직선적이고 구조도 간결하지만, 감정선은 오히려 더 풍부해졌다. 복잡함을 줄인 대신 정서와 멜로디를 전면에 내세운 이 앨범은, 때로는 하드 록과 소프트한 프로그레시브 메탈의 중간 어딘가에서 묘한 긴장감을 만들어낸다. Life in Still Water에서는 Dream Theater의 James LaBrie가 백업 보컬로 참여해, 앨범이 지향하는 감성적 프로그레시브 사운드에 힘을 실어준다. Parallels는 기술적 과시보다는 곡의 ... See More
Date : Jun 13, 2021
Blows my mind that Ray Alder isn’t considered one of the canon greats of metal vocalists. The music here is technical and complex Prog Metal, but the vocals are total AOR a la Queensryche. Ray’s range is very impressive, he can hit incredibly high registers without getting pitchy or strained, and carry a passionate weight all the while. The way he harmonizes with himself are flawless, and again making comparisons to Queensryche, the choruses on this thing are catchier than the vast majority of Pop music. The lyrics aren’t shallow by a longshot, but pretty clearly revolve around feelings of lost human connection, letting go, and moving on. Or in Pop terms, breakup songs.
Probably an odd way to praise a Prog Metal album by immediately comparing it to Pop music and focusing on the vocals, but whatever. The songwriting is quite similar to the prior Perfect Symmetry, but it’s a bit simpler in structure and with better production. There was an obvious emphasis on melody and catchiness when writing this one. Fates Warning certainly tread the softer side of the genre, but unlike Queensryche, the musicianship is very technical indeed, and simple choruses where the vocals can shine often give way to incredibly intricate verses and instrumental segments. Though most of the album is the simple Rock ensemble of instruments, layering and production effects ensure a depth to the sound that reveals more with each listen.
While every song here is fantastic, I will admit the endi ... See More
Probably an odd way to praise a Prog Metal album by immediately comparing it to Pop music and focusing on the vocals, but whatever. The songwriting is quite similar to the prior Perfect Symmetry, but it’s a bit simpler in structure and with better production. There was an obvious emphasis on melody and catchiness when writing this one. Fates Warning certainly tread the softer side of the genre, but unlike Queensryche, the musicianship is very technical indeed, and simple choruses where the vocals can shine often give way to incredibly intricate verses and instrumental segments. Though most of the album is the simple Rock ensemble of instruments, layering and production effects ensure a depth to the sound that reveals more with each listen.
While every song here is fantastic, I will admit the endi ... See More
Parallels Comments
(7)
Sep 25, 2023
What all their fans know about Fates Warning has been confirmed once again. What an album, what an excellent musical experience.
1 like
Mar 20, 2021
My 1271st most played, my most played Fates Warning. Eye to Eye was a great hit!
1 likeJan 14, 2020
Perfect Symmetry와 쌍벽을 이루는 1세대 프로그레시브 메탈의 정수. 좀 더 변박자 패턴을 적극적으로 시도하여 후세대가 차용할 수 있는 모델을 제공하고 있습니다. 캐치한 리프를 가진 Point of View와 Don't Follow Me가 인상적입니다.
2 likes
Mar 7, 2013
kvalitné album, FW je výborná prog. kapela a trvalo mi pár rokov, kým som dokázal po viacerých počutiach oceniť ich kvalitu...
1 like
Fates Warning Discography
| Album | Type | Release date | Rating | Votes | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night on Brocken | Album | Sep 1984 | 85.1 | 7 | 0 |
| The Spectre Within | Album | Oct 1985 | 87.8 | 32 | 2 |
| Awaken the Guardian | Album | Nov 1986 | 90.9 | 24 | 4 |
| No Exit | Album | Mar 23, 1988 | 84.4 | 9 | 2 |
| Perfect Symmetry | Album | Aug 1989 | 93.1 | 8 | 2 |
| ▶ Parallels | Album | Oct 29, 1991 | 93.3 | 9 | 2 |
| Inside Out | Album | Jul 26, 1994 | 89 | 5 | 0 |
| A Pleasant Shade of Gray | Album | Apr 22, 1997 | 87.3 | 6 | 0 |
| Still Life | Live | Oct 6, 1998 | 90 | 3 | 0 |
| Disconnected | Album | Jul 25, 2000 | 90 | 4 | 0 |
| Fates Warning X | Album | Oct 5, 2004 | 89.4 | 5 | 0 |
| Darkness in a Different Light | Album | Sep 27, 2013 | 85 | 3 | 0 |
| Theories of Flight | Album | Jul 1, 2016 | 95 | 3 | 0 |
| Awaken the Guardian Live | Live | 2017 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Live over Europe | Live | Jun 29, 2018 | - | 0 | 0 |
| Long Day Good Night | Album | Nov 6, 2020 | 93.3 | 11 | 0 |
