Revolution Renaissance - New Era (#4487)

metalgod · **Joined:** Thu Sep 16, 2004 12:50 am **Posts:** 5515

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Revolution Renaissance - New Era
Melodic Power Metal
Quoted: 82 / 100

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Jeff@Metalreviews · **Posted:** Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:18 pm

Aside from the two ballads, this is pretty good stuff. I do wish there were some more keys though. Also, I've heard the Stratovarius versions of these songs and considering they were demos they are of excellent quality and almost as good as the versions found on this release. This album just has a slicker production and various singers to make things a bit more interesting.

Ness · **Posted:** Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:43 pm

I hate Tolkki, but I'll still get this...

scud · **Joined:** Mon Nov 01, 2004 10:34 am **Posts:** 636

Not expecting a lot but still want to hear it given who's on it. As far as power metal the new Powerquest is a good cd.

Ness · **Posted:** Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:49 pm

scud wrote:

Not expecting a lot but still want to hear it given who's on it. As far as power metal the new Powerquest is a good cd.

OOOOO!!!! NEw powerquest you say?? I love that band.

TheOctavarius · **Posted:** Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:07 pm

This is regurgitated and cliched poo.

But new Power Quest sounds good.

MetalStorm · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:31 am

metalNESS wrote:

I hate Tolkki, but I'll still get this...

x2 although I do miss Strato though RIP Stratovarius.

Speedyjx · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:35 am

Do you think the new Strato album (if it happens) will be all jazz fusion now that Jens seems to have taken the commander's chair?

Cú Chulainn · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:14 am

Speedyjx wrote:

Do you think the new Strato album (if it happens) will be all jazz fusion now that Jens seems to have taken the commander's chair?

That would be awesome.

MetalStorm · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:21 am

Speedyjx wrote:

Do you think the new Strato album (if it happens) will be all jazz fusion now that Jens seems to have taken the commander's chair?

Wait are they using the Stratovarius name I thought Tolkki had rights to that name.

flying_guitars · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 3:41 am

metalNESS wrote:

scud wrote:

Not expecting a lot but still want to hear it given who's on it. As far as power metal the new Powerquest is a good cd.

OOOOO!!!! NEw powerquest you say?? I love that band.

+ 1,

PowerQuest Love these guys I have just started to listen to them again and also I have started to listen to (Storwind) again - Rising Symphony 2003 , love this album its nothing new but has very catchy hooks and the Vox is great...

Mike · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 5:01 am

I listened to all of the samples that Tolkki posted from this CD and I wasn't impressed. I know it's not fair to criticize the entire CD based upon samples but they just didn't strike me as being very strong material. He seems to have lost his way big time.

OldSchool · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:16 am

I found this pretty average.

Speedyjx · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:47 pm

MetalStorm wrote:

Speedyjx wrote:

Do you think the new Strato album (if it happens) will be all jazz fusion now that Jens seems to have taken the commander's chair?

Wait are they using the Stratovarius name I thought Tolkki had rights to that name.

Appearently Tolkki gave them the rights to the name, though they still have the financial mess he left them with to deal with too :(.

Antonakis · **Posted:** Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:05 pm

What an amazing release! I honestly had no expectations at all after all the rumous and shit-talking about Timo Tolki and his Rev.Res. project. After only 1 spin and I'm totally blown away by this. There's so much catchinesss and melody in here it's crazy. The compositions are solid, the musicianship outstanding (especially the solos), there's a variety of rythms from fast to slower songs, Tobias Sammet sings pretty good as usually eventhough his songs are a bit on the cheesy side (typical for T. Sammet). And what can I say about Mikael Kiske.... this man sings so beautifully it's insane, his voice is as crystal clear and potent as ever, full of power and passion. Without any doubt, Kiske's songs are the highlights of the album. All in all, I was more than pleased with this! 92/100 for me only after 1 spin!

steeltoe · **Joined:** Tue May 03, 2005 8:56 pm **Posts:** 96

Last night on earth is the best track. The rest are ok, not quite on par with visions era strato. Vocals sound great though.

Clint-metalcdratings · **Posted:** Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:27 am

Here's fellow colleague John's review (for a quick 2nd opinion):
http://www.angelfire.com/music5/metalcd ... EVIEW.html

... looks like he's not too impressed. :sad:

I need to get it spinning asap. :cool:

Clint

NP: Sonata Arctica - Takatalvi

scud · **Joined:** Mon Nov 01, 2004 10:34 am **Posts:** 636

M Kiske 10/10 He's the drawcard here for sure actually the vocals overall are the highlight here.
Cd 6/10 It's just Stratovarius( with different band members besides Timo) except for the lack of keyboards but they sound so much the same so why change the name? Not that I don't mind Strat(especially Jens) I like them but there are tracks on here that except for the lyrics sound very similar to past ones eg.listen to "We are Magic" and then listen to Strat's "Paradise".

steeltoe · **Joined:** Tue May 03, 2005 8:56 pm **Posts:** 96

I just heard the demos, and I think it sounds way better with timo kotipelto on vocals. (I'm not saying that the vocalists are bad on this, because they are all legends in their own right, the material just better suits kotipelto's voice, besides i think kiske only does this anymore for a quick buck.)

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