Astronomy [Import]

Dragonland | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 13, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI Europe Generic
• ASIN: B000J4PAIE
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,415 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, May 25, 2007

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Rhonda Florio - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Astronomy (Audio CD)

Such an underrated band, people will instantly think of "Dragonforce" when you hear the name, but the fact is these guys know how to write AMAZING Progressive Powermetal.....and people who like the genre should buy this now.....Its Heavy, Melodic, memorable....one of the best of 06

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheesy Name, but Fantastic Power Metal!!, May 9, 2010

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Switchblade Metalman (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Astronomy (Audio CD)

Unfortunately due to their name, they can be sometimes confused with the mainstream "Dragonforce", however their sound differs greatly in being that it is amazing (sorry, Dragonforce's first 2 albums were the only good ones).

Dragonland is fast paced Power Metal, yet still very Melodic/Symphonic, however you'd want to say it. Their music is more classifiable in the "Fantasy" subgenre which makes them very melodic in their chorus, vibrant in their solos, and ridiculous anecdotal in their lyrics. For Dragonland it works in their favor, the music along with the lyrics tell the story complementing each other whilst doing so. The vocals are absolutely incredible reminiscing of Tobias Sammett of "Avantasia," or Lance King of "Pyramaze", his vocals soar with the guitars and keyboards. There are also growling vocals on this album, but they are mostly harmonized with clean vocals, which sounds amazing, .ie: "Mercenary", "Wintersun."

Like any fantasy album, this includes orchestral compositions that tell the story of a traveler who ends up in dire danger, etc, etc...

Overall, this album/group is fantastic at what they compose, and it's one of my favorite genre's of Power Metal. Dragonland is for people who enjoy "Rhapsody of Fire", "Fairyland", "Luca Turilli's Dreamquest", and "Therion". Symphonic, Epic, Melodic, Atmospheric, all the ingredients needed to make an amazing Fantasy Power Metal album. Give this album a listen, then you'll ultimately purchase it...That was my fate, hahaha!!

Favorite Songs (No Order):
1. Contact
2. Astronomy
3. Antimatter
4. All Book of Shadows

5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding album, December 12, 2010

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J. L. Conaway II (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Astronomy (Audio CD)

I don't have a lot to say beyond what Switchblade Metalman and A. Byrnes have already said. This is an incredible album, one of my all-time favorites. Any fan of this genre should have this in their collection.