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Dawn Of Victory

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Review Score:

(10/10)
I bought "Dawn of Victory" with high hopes and expectations, and it surpassed them. When the spoken intro comes on, I thought the voice actor sounded kind of dumb, but hey. Then the epic choirs entered the scene, and I was hooked. Excellent use of the choirs, classical instruments, and female vocals. This is neoclassical metal at its finest. The singer, although he sometimes mispronounces words, sounds great. In fact, I think his mispronunciations actually enhance the atmosphere of the music. The album's theme is fantasy, which appeals to me very much, and the lyrics are very good. I can't say that I've seen lyrics written quite this way, but they pull it off terrifically. The guitarist, Luca Turilli, is virtuosic, on par with Yngwie Malmsteen. When he shreds, it's melodic and meaningful. The keyboardist/harpsichordist, Alex Staropoli, is also wonderful. I haven't listened to the bass very much, but it is great too. The drummer is also rather impressive. Keep in mind that "Dawn of Victory" is like a third chapter in a book, so you won't get the beginning of the story. The music is the important thing, though, and even the heavy parts are beautiful, not to mention the classical interludes. As I said before, the female guest vocalist is great, and adds a lot to the music. I can't really describe how terrific and gorgeous this music is, so I'll just leave you with this: get this CD.

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