The House of Atreus: Act II Review
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album |  The House of Atreus: Act II |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | October 16, 2000 |
| Genres | Power Metal, Heavy Metal |
| Labels | T&T Records, Noise Records |
| Length | 1:29:21 |
| Ranked | #102 for 2000 , #3,962 all-time |
Album rating : 85.3 / 100
Votes : 9 (2 reviews)
Votes : 9 (2 reviews)
January 4, 2014
Act 1에 이은 Act 2는 이름 그대로 전작의 흐름에 연장선상에 있는 음반으로 철저하다는 느낌이 드는 사운드와 악곡구조가 역시나 리스닝 포인트다. 2cd로 총 90분의 러닝타임으로서 시간은 길어졌지만 내용물 자체의 감동은 act1에서 보여줬던 수준과 비슷하다고 생각하기에 듣다보면 조금 지치는 경향도 생긴다. 전작에 비해 좀더 많은 시간이 부여되었으니 여유를 가지고 스토리를 구성하였는데 중간중간 공백이 발생해버렸다고 표현하면 옳을까?
하지만 역시나 The House of Atreus 라는 이름을 걸고 나올 자격이 있는 수준의 멋진 앨범이다.
하지만 역시나 The House of Atreus 라는 이름을 걸고 나올 자격이 있는 수준의 멋진 앨범이다.
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disc 1 | ||||
| 1. | Wings Of Vengeance | 5:12 | 90 | 3 |
| 2. | Hymn To The Gods Of Night | 0:47 | 80 | 2 |
| 3. | Fire Of Ecstasy | 5:16 | 93.3 | 3 |
| 4. | The Oracle Of Apollo | 1:34 | 77.5 | 2 |
| 5. | The Voice As Weapon | 4:41 | 90 | 3 |
| 6. | Moira | 2:24 | 80 | 2 |
| 7. | Nemesis | 3:28 | 80 | 2 |
| 8. | The Wine Of Violence | 5:40 | 90 | 2 |
| 9. | A Token Of My Hatred | 8:24 | 85 | 2 |
| 10. | Summoning The Powers | 7:59 | 87.5 | 2 |
| Disc 2 | ||||
| 1. | Flames Of Thy Power (From Blood They Rise) | 5:38 | 90 | 3 |
| 2. | Arms Of Mercury | 4:50 | 85 | 2 |
| 3. | By The Gods | 4:04 | 82.5 | 2 |
| 4. | Areopagos | 0:28 | 75 | 2 |
| 5. | The Judgment Of The Son | 1:56 | 77.5 | 2 |
| 6. | Hammer The Winds | 1:32 | 77.5 | 2 |
| 7. | Guilt Or Innocence | 1:09 | 77.5 | 2 |
| 8. | The Fields Of Asphodel | 1:17 | 77.5 | 2 |
| 9. | When The Legends Die | 5:59 | 80 | 2 |
| 10. | Anemone (Withered Hopes... Forsaken) | 0:56 | 75 | 2 |
| 11. | The Waters Of Acheron | 1:15 | 82.5 | 2 |
| 12. | Fantasy And Fugue In D Minor (The Death Of Orestes) | 4:22 | 85 | 3 |
| 13. | Ressurection Day (The Finale) | 10:29 | 90 | 2 |
Line-up (members)
- David DeFeis : Vocals & Keyboards
- Edward Pursino : Guitars & Bass
- Frank Gilchriest : Drums
10 reviews
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