Paradise Lost
inside out - inside out
Symphony X
Release date: 2007-06-26
Audio CD
Heavy Metal, Neo-Classical Metal, Pop, Pop/Rock Music, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, Rock, Rock / Hard Rock & Metal, United States of America
1. Oculus Ex Inferni
2. Set The World On Fire (The Lie Of Lies)
3. Domination
4. The SerpentÃs Kiss
5. Paradise Lost
6. Eve Of Seduction
7. The Walls Of Babylon
8. Seven
9. The Sacrifice
10. Revelation (Divus Pennae Ex Tragoedia)
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Paradise Lost
Date undefinedIt seemed like forever, but absence makes the heart grow fonder. Symphony X delivers what we all expected. A raw album that seems to fuse all their artistic abilities into one! 2007, gave us...Paradise Lost!
1. Oculus ex Inferni - This is how we've come to expect Symphony X to begin an album! A hard hitting symphonic rock piece that truly sets the mood! A heavy peice that will bring you right in! 5/5
2. Set The World on Fire (The Lie of Lies) - An insanely heavy way to truly kick off the album!! The guitar work meshing with the drums is what hits you first! Amazing heavy harmony throughout! 4/5
3. Domination - The band continues with the fast, heavy, and in your face power on this track! What fits perfectly is the heavy, deep choir in the background on top of Allen's growling vocals! Amazing guitar work here as well! 4.5/5
4. The Serpent's Kiss - One of my favorite tracks on the album! Has enough speed and power, but also has the first melodic feel of the album. I cannot get over how well the guitars, bass, and drums all gel together for a truly seemless delivery! 5/5
5. Paradise Lost - The title track of the album does not disappoint! A killer chorus with lyrics that will leave you mystified. To me it seems that Allen poured his heart and soul into this song, and it pays off! Truly beautiful!! 5/5
6. Eve Of Seduction - I LOVE the guitar work here! The X return to the heavy, hard-hitting on this track and really rhe guitars are what steal the show! Allen's vocals delve deep enough to create a heavy haunting feeling, which is just what this track represents! 5/5
7. The Walls Of Babylon - This is the hidden gem of the album. Has the heavy element of "Eve..." yet the melodic undertones of "Paradise..." Perhaps my favorite track on the album as a whole! 5/5
8. Seven - Heavy, fast, and brutal!! This is a track where the ENTIRE band just shines as one cohesive unit! Will have you rocking out for days! Plus, "Seven" is just a cool name for a song! 4.5/5
9. The Sacrifice - Another GREAT song for the album! Has the melodic feel that many fans like, and again shows exactly how powerful Allen can be as a vocalist! 4.5/5
10. Revelation (Divus Pennae ex Tragoedia) - The classic way Symphony X ends an album! However, unlike their past release "The Odyssey", this is a lot heavier! This is the quintessential Symphony X that everyone has come to know and love! 5/5
Overall, a GREAT album, and well worth the wait. Truly shows the bands diverse talents and musical tastes. Part heavy, part melodic, but ALL Symphony X!
Paradise Lost
Date undefinedThis CD is phenomenal..this band is phenomenal..there have always been shades of Dream Theater in Symphoy X's sound but unlike those boys from Long Island..they can get their point across without bloated 10 minute musical masturbation sessions. These songs are every bit as virtuostic (is that a word??) delivered in a compact package..they don't need to prove their genius by flogging the listener over the head with complex playing. IMO Dream Theater has become a parody of themselves and Symphony X adeptly blends complexity, with accessibility. Not to mention Russell Allen far surpasses James LaBrie in the vocal department. While LaBrie sings every song as if he is auditioning for a Broadway musical, Allen delivers a visceral, spartan performance which really captures the listener..and his diction is lightyears better, you can actually understand the lyrics, without the "Rigoletto" overtones. Romeo , imo, is just as skilled as Petrucci on the six string and to be honest his playing has a quirky quality that John does not, that serves as a breath of fresh air. While Romeo can shred a million miles an hour, he does so expertly in the context of the song..without the "Look at me!" vibe. THis CD is a classic and I love the new direction..it is a breath of fresh air!! Get it!!!
Paradise Lost
Date undefinedThis is some of that good power metal i have been missing. This album is like a thunder storm rolling in. It just builds and builds. Some of the songs can be kind of lengthy and its definately not for every one. But, if you have to have your daily dose of metal this is for you.
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