The House of Atreus: Act I Review
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album |  The House of Atreus: Act I |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | November 16, 1999 |
| Genres | Power Metal, Heavy Metal |
| Labels | T&T Records, Noise Records |
| Length | 1:14:03 |
| Ranked | #24 for 1999 , #689 all-time |
Album rating : 91.2 / 100
Votes : 18 (4 reviews)
Votes : 18 (4 reviews)
November 8, 2005
1982년에 데뷔작을 발표한 바 있는 Virgin Steele의 컨셉대작앨범 The House Of Atreus Act l 이다. Melodic Power Metal로 분류될 수 있는 그룹들 중 가장 Helloween과 연관지을 수 없는 음악적 배경과 사운드를 보이고 있으며, 독보적인 Virgin Steele만의 광활하고 서사적인 메틀을 접할 수 있다. '대서사시'라는 표현에 가장 부합되는 앨범으로 표현을 하자면, European Progressive Melodic Power Metal 이라 할 수 있겠다. 보컬과 키보드, 작사, 작곡을 도맡고 있는 David Defeis의 환상적인 역량에 혀를 내두를 지경인데, Virgin Steele의 음악을 대표할 만한 가공할 임펙트를 안겨주는 Child Of Desolation 등 전곡이 추천트랙이다. 실력에 비해 국내에서의 지명도가 현저히 떨어진다는 것이 상당히 아쉽게 느껴지며, Noise 레이블의 국내판권을 쥐고 있는 샤우론에서 발매를 해주었으면 하는 바램이다.
KIlling Track : Child Of Desolation
Best Track : Kingdom Of The Fearless , In Triumph Or Tragedy , A Song Of Prophecy , G Minor Invention
Agony And Shame , Gate Of Kings
KIlling Track : Child Of Desolation
Best Track : Kingdom Of The Fearless , In Triumph Or Tragedy , A Song Of Prophecy , G Minor Invention
Agony And Shame , Gate Of Kings
4 likes
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | video | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kingdom of the Fearless (The Destruction of Troy) | 7:39 | 96.4 | 7 | Audio |
| 2. | Blaze of Victory (The Watchman's Song) | 3:59 | 81.7 | 3 | Audio |
| 3. | Through the Ring of Fire | 5:25 | 88.8 | 4 | Audio |
| 4. | Prelude in a Minor (The Voyage Home) | 1:14 | 78.3 | 3 | |
| 5. | Death Darkly Closed Their Eyes (The Messenger's Song) | 1:26 | 83.3 | 3 | |
| 6. | In Triumph or Tragedy | 1:43 | 80 | 3 | |
| 7. | Return of the King | 4:24 | 86.7 | 3 | |
| 8. | Flames of the Black Star (The Arrows of Heracles) | 6:31 | 88.3 | 3 | Audio |
| 9. | Narcissus | 1:13 | 72.5 | 2 | |
| 10. | And Hecate Smiled | 2:58 | 82.5 | 2 | |
| 11. | A Song of Prophecy | 2:16 | 85 | 2 | |
| 12. | Child of Desolation | 4:49 | 92.5 | 4 | Audio Audio |
| 13. | G Minor Invention (Descent Into Death's Twilight Kingdom) | 2:58 | 82.5 | 2 | Audio |
| 14. | Day of Wrath | 1:52 | 75 | 2 | |
| 15. | Great Sword of Flame | 4:29 | 88.3 | 3 | |
| 16. | The Gift of Tantalos | 1:57 | 72.5 | 2 | |
| 17. | Iphigenia in Hades | 2:01 | 80 | 2 | |
| 18. | The Fire God | 4:43 | 90 | 2 | Audio |
| 19. | Garden of Lamentation | 1:48 | 82.5 | 2 | |
| 20. | Agony and Shame | 5:16 | 88.3 | 3 | Audio |
| 21. | Gate of Kings | 3:45 | 91.7 | 3 | Audio Audio |
| 22. | Via Sacra | 1:35 | 80 | 2 |
Line-up (members)
- David DeFeis : Vocals & Keyboards
- Edward Pursino : Guitars & Bass
- Frank Gilchriest : Drums
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▶ The House of Atreus: Act I Review (1999)
Eagles 96/100Nov 8, 2005 Likes : 4
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