Episode

Stratovarius | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 18, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Noise
• ASIN: B000007UGZ
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,332 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Japanese only SHM paper sleeve pressing. Includes one bonus track. The SHM-CD [Super High Material CD] format features enhanced audio quality through the use of a special polycarbonate plastic. Using a process developed by JVC & Universal Music Japan discovered through the joint companies' research into LCD display manufacturing SHM-CDs feature improved transparency on the data side of the disc allowing for more accurate reading of CD data by the CD player laser head. SHM-CD format CDs are fully compatible with standard CD players. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece!, July 1, 2005

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AAK (Lapland, Finland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Episode (Audio CD)

This is it! The Strato album with loads of emotion and most thoughtful compositions. Goes almost hand to hand with Dreamspace for the best Strato album ever. Songs like "Father Time", "Will the Sun Rise" and "Speed of Light" were fantastic and fresh at the time. "Eternity" and "Night Time Eclipse" deliver amazing lyrics and emotions. "Season of Change" being maybe my favourite track with "Eternity" on this album. Listening to it is like waiting a flower to burst to all its glory. Kotipelto's performance might also be at its best in this song and he is singing some fantastic lyrics in the end that go directly in your heart and soul.

Episode is remarkable album that changed the musical style of the band into more melodic and symphonic. I think this is "the" album where to start listening (or maybe Visions) the band if haven't heard anything from them. Anybody who claims this is an uninspired album doesn't understand anything about music! PERIOD! Musicianship from the whole band is top notch and Tolkki is one of the best guitarists/songwriters ever! I've spoken.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I don't know why people give it less than 4 stars., February 2, 2006

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Fredward Drewdarf "Halfback661" (Santa Clarita CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Episode (Audio CD)

This is an excellent cd. It's quite a jump from their original cds and songwriting however, it's for the better. I love the musicality and intricacies. I also like the addition of an epic feel to songs like Eternity and Stratosphere. The singing is a little different but I grew accustomed to it. Overall I would recommend this to any power metal fan.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as power metal gets., August 29, 2001

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"thebrad" (Wilkes-Barre, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Episode (Audio CD)

I heard of this band off one of my metal head friends. And let me tell you, if you like power metal, this band is definitely for you. Stratovarius is one of the best true power metal bands out there today. The only band who can come close to these guys is Sonata Arctica. This is probably Stratovarius' best CD. I've listened to this CD many, many times and it never gets old or boring. Timo Tolkki's guitar playing is simply awe-inspiring with his sheer speed and skill. For an example of Tolkki's skill, just listen to Speed Of Light. The best songs on this CD are Father Time, Will The Sun Rise, Speed Of Light, and Babylon. This is a must have CD for all power metal fans.