Parallels Lyrics (8)
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 , #736 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
(1)
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 | 94.3 | 7 | 1 |
| ▶ Parallels | Album | Oct 29, 1991 | 94.4 | 8 | 1 |
| 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 | 96.7 | 3 | 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 |
