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In Paradisum Review

Symfonia - In Paradisum
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In Paradisum

TypeAlbum (Studio full-length)
Released
GenresPower Metal
LabelsEdel Germany, IAM
Length55:20
Ranked#190 for 2011 , #5,323 all-time
Album rating :  77.6 / 100
Votes :  30  (4 reviews)
Reviewer :  level 9         Rating :  70 / 100
This album has been strongly criticised by a huge part of the metal community. It is true that with this experienced and masterful line-up anyone would expect a memorable album. Of course, this is not the case. In Paradisum lacks originality and creativity, its production and covert art are mediocre, the composition is very generic, the vocals are weak in several songs and many lyrics are cheesy and boring. So what? This does not mean that it is a bad album. In fact, it is quite solid for a power metal album. We could highlight the following elements, which make In Paradisum a plain, yes, but enjoyable album nonetheless: catchy and powerful choruses, very well executed guitar and keyboard solos, well-placed interludes, nice melodies overall and some meaningful lyrics.

What we have before us is a power metal album in every sense of the word. This will not be an album to be remembered, a masterpiece or a classic. In Paradisum is just another good power metal album, generic and extremely influenced by other great power metal bands, but entertaining and convincing enough if you listen through it.
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Track listing (Songs)

titleratingvotes
1.Fields Of Avalon5:0982.52
2.Come By The Hills5:0182.52
3.Santiago5:5487.52
4.Alayna6:1787.52
5.Forevermore5:3182.52
6.Pilgrim Road3:37802
7.In Paradisum9:35803
8.Rhapsody In Black4:34802
9.I Walk In Neon5:44802
10.Don't Let Me Go3:5672.52

Line-up (members)

10,444 reviews
In Paradisum
level 15 Stradivarius   75/100
Oct 19, 2011       Likes :  4
한때는 멜파메 계열에서 최상위레벨의 악곡과 기타속주를 보여주면서 Stratovarius라는 대그룹을 이끌어가던 Timo Tolkki가 돌아온다는 말을 들었을 때, 2005년 대망의 셀프타이틀 발매와 밴드 탈퇴가 가져다 준 충격에서 여전히 벗어나지 못하던 팬들이 어떤 반응을 보였을지 매우 궁금하다. 기... Read More
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level 9 Sisslith   70/100
Apr 25, 2016       Likes :  3
This album has been strongly criticised by a huge part of the metal community. It is true that with this experienced and masterful line-up anyone would expect a memorable album. Of course, this is not the case. In Paradisum lacks originality and creativity, its production and covert art are mediocre, the composition is very generic, the vocals are weak in several songs and many...
In Paradisum
level 10 NC Duality   70/100
Apr 11, 2015       Likes :  2
Symfonia 는 핀란드에서 결성된 파워메탈밴드이지만, 2011년에 막을 내린 밴드다. 이 밴드의 추종자는 다름아닌 티모톨키고 스트라토바리우스를 떠나고 그는 레불루션 르네상스 라는 파워메탈밴드에 영입이 되었으나, 역시 그는 그렇게 악평을 받았던 타이틀앨범의 아픔을 해쳐나오지 못하고... Read More
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