Emerald Swords...Wisdom of Rhapsody

Review Score: (8/10)
Rhapsody's debut was quite good melodic epic metal...and the second one is much better. It's symponic metal...it starts with a great intro and continues with two classics "Emerald Sword" and "Wisdom of the Kings"...after that is the song "Heroes of the Lost Valley"...there's two parts...part 1 is instrumental...part two has some kind of lyrics. "Eternal Glory" is a sophisticated song...great keyboards! "Wings of Destiny" is a peaceful ballad but other songs are true melodic metal with great keyboard solos...with Fabio Lione in vocals. He can sing very strongly and high. The most of the songs are powerful and upbeat, so this isn't for old people...I like very much the title song although it is verfy long...over 13 minutes...but it has great solos.
Stars: Emerald Sword, Wisdom of the Kings, Symphony of Enchanced Lands, The Dark Tower of Abyss


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