Power Plant Review
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album |  Power Plant |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | March 23, 1999 |
| Genres | Power Metal |
| Labels | Noise Records |
| Length | 1:03:33 |
| Ranked | #9 for 1999 , #177 all-time |
Album rating : 91.6 / 100
Votes : 54 (6 reviews)
Votes : 54 (6 reviews)
July 26, 2024
Gamma Ray were in the midst of a string of strong albums in the 90’s giving Helloween some strong competition as the best, most consistent band for the genre. Power Plant adds absolutely nothing new to the formula, but it does deliver tried and true hits we’d come to expect from the band.
As usual, the material ranges from heavy, thundering double-bass-attack Power Metal to more rhythmic arena Heavy Metal. The songs are united by a constant focus on melody, as well as anthemic vocals carrying this sense of uplifting triumph. Truly, Gamma Ray exemplify this “all positivity, all the time” mood that is almost exclusive to Power Metal within the Metal world.
For me of course, I prefer the heavier, more energetic material, and the band is at their best when going all-out. The album opens and closes with its best material, and the cover of “It’s a Sin” is mind-blowingly great, probably one of the best covers I’ve heard. The more mid-paced Heavy Metal tracks can unfortunately get boring; “Heavy Metal Universe” in particular adds cringe to an already repetitive and simple beat.
That being said, the general quality of this record is very high. Another Power Metal banger from the guys in Gamma Ray.
As usual, the material ranges from heavy, thundering double-bass-attack Power Metal to more rhythmic arena Heavy Metal. The songs are united by a constant focus on melody, as well as anthemic vocals carrying this sense of uplifting triumph. Truly, Gamma Ray exemplify this “all positivity, all the time” mood that is almost exclusive to Power Metal within the Metal world.
For me of course, I prefer the heavier, more energetic material, and the band is at their best when going all-out. The album opens and closes with its best material, and the cover of “It’s a Sin” is mind-blowingly great, probably one of the best covers I’ve heard. The more mid-paced Heavy Metal tracks can unfortunately get boring; “Heavy Metal Universe” in particular adds cringe to an already repetitive and simple beat.
That being said, the general quality of this record is very high. Another Power Metal banger from the guys in Gamma Ray.
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | video | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Anywhere in the Galaxy | 6:37 | 89.7 | 17 | |
| 2. | Razorblade Sigh | 5:01 | 90.4 | 14 | |
| 3. | Send Me a Sign | 4:07 | 89.6 | 15 | Audio |
| 4. | Strangers in the Night | 6:04 | 85.6 | 11 | |
| 5. | Gardens of the Sinner | 5:57 | 88.9 | 11 | |
| 6. | Short as Hell | 3:57 | 79.4 | 9 | |
| 7. | It's a Sin (Pet Shop Boys cover) | 4:58 | 90.9 | 13 | |
| 8. | Heavy Metal Universe | 5:25 | 90.8 | 14 | |
| 9. | Wings of Destiny | 6:26 | 91.5 | 12 | |
| 10. | Hand of Fate | 6:12 | 86.3 | 10 | |
| 11. | Armageddon | 8:48 | 93.3 | 14 | Audio |
Line-up (members)
- Kai Hansen : Vocals & Guitars
- Henjo Richter : Guitars & Keyboards
- Dirk Schlachter : Bass
- Dan Zimmermann : Drums
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Power Plant Review (1999)
구르는 돌 95/100May 16, 2020 Likes : 8
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Rock'nRolf 90/100Dec 30, 2018 Likes : 6
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Rock'nRolf 90/100Jun 22, 2018 Likes : 5
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blackdiaforever 75/100May 8, 2020 Likes : 4
이 앨범은 장단점이 너무 확실하다. 아직 이 앨범에서는 카이한센의 보컬이 각성전이라고 느껴진다. 물론 각성한 다음에도 썩 좋은 보컬은 아니지만.
정말 괜찮은 멜로디 메이킹, 듣기 좋은 연주가 받쳐주고 있으나 보컬라인이 너무나도 너무나도 심각하게 밋밋하다. 한 옥타브안에서 ... Read More
Blast From the Past Review (2000) [Compilation]
즈와스 85/100Jul 22, 2021 Likes : 3
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SilentScream213 90/100Jul 27, 2023 Likes : 2
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hellcorpse 95/100Sep 10, 2019 Likes : 2
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