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Finisterra

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Well... here before me is something unlike anything I have ever heard before. Mago De Oz's "Finis Terra". Upon looking at the tracklist above, I'm sure many have already guessed what makes this band so unique to us. Yes, it is a Spanish band. Let me rephrase that, a Spanish Pagan Power Metal Band. If there was ever a double disc set to rule all double disc sets, it'd be this one!

The intro of the CD itself contains dialogue of a young child speaking in Spanish. If I knew Spanish well enough I would be able to tell what he was saying, but i don't so we'll judge this CD on a musical standpoint only. Afterwards, the song Satania kicks in. One thing that's easily noticeable from the start would be the prominent use of the violin. Yes, Mago De Oz has a lead violinist. Layered with Gamma Ray-esque riffing and very nice vocals, this is a great opener to a great CD!

Throughout the album we get different ranges of sounds... influences seem to come from all sides.. Gamma Ray, like I mentioned before, some punk influence, though not much at all, ZZ Top like riffs, and even classic Metallica. But the biggest influence comes from Spain's Pagan background. And Mago De Oz really elaborate on that! Often times you may be jamming to a bad ass riff then all of a sudden a chorus of stringed and wind instruments breaks loose. Its quite breathtaking.

"Finis Terra" gets my highest recommendation! From the minute I heard the title track, Finis Terra, I knew I had something special in my hands! It also doesn't hurt that its also of my native tongue. Being hispanic and listening to not only Spanish music, but Spanish metal at that, is a very proud feeling. In other words, don't miss out on this masterpiece!!

I Like this Album Because it has great songs Like Duerme , Finisterra and Satania The Music is Unlike any Heavy Metal that I listen because it has alot of different instruments . Plus it has good harmony which heavy metal needs

Finisterra is perhaps one of the best albums I have, or will ever have, bought. Even if you don't understand Spanish, it is musically stupendous, stemming from Mago de Oz's boundless creativity and a quirky mix of Jethro Tull, Iron Maiden, and traditional baroque/folk music. Lyrically, Finisterra is a book of poetry, universal and apocalyptic in scope. A must buy for any classical, metal, or folk fan.

bueno,hay que ver este punto,finis terra es uno de los discos mas completos de metal en español,que he escuchado,algunas veces me recuerda un poco a apocaliptica,pero mas ritmicos,tienen buen concepto,buena musica,un excelente vocalista y muy buenos musicos,en mi opinion la mejor cancion del disco es fiesta pagana,escuchala si quieres sentir la revolucion entre tus venas, pero pudieron hacer un mejor trabajo como en su antecesor,jesus de chumberri,donde con quiza menos canciones,explotan mas sus conocimientos como musicos ateo-españoles ....la neta!

besides the great doble disc you get a bonus cd with live songs, and a dvd of live song, its good for the price you pay

If'n you don't already know these guys are from Spain and they play 80's type power metal mixed with Celtic music using the violin and flutes and all the lyrics are in spanish. I don't really understand spanish but that's not important to me but what is important is that the music is good also you pay more attention to the music if you don't understand the words. However I've read from other reviews that these guys have some pretty meaningful and funny lyrics.

I think the the first disc has the best songs on it and alone it's worth 5 stars but I don't really care for most of the 2nd because it doesn't really reach out and grab my attention and I easily get bored with about half of the songs. Both discs are full of fast paced rockers and beautiful ballads.

I would recommend this album to any one who likes power metal whether or not you understand spanish because either way you'll like these guys and their blend of metal and folk music.

Este disco esta fuera de este mundo es lo mejor que e escuchado en heavy metal en español sin menos presiar a Tierra Santa, mago de oz es un gran grupo musical lo recomiendo a todos los fan de heavy metal.

mago de oz es una de las mejores bandas de metal que he escuchado
heavy metal con violines y poderosas guitarras si te gusta blind guardian,skyclad y iron maiden esto es para ti el cd es doble altamente recomendado

A lot of the value of Mago de Oz's value is the depth and creativity in their lyrics. So if you really don't know a little bit of Spanish you will lose a part of the experience, BUT the music of this album is indeed AMAZING. Its mixture of progressive & melodic metal, celtic, its Iron Maiden-ish voices, the original and unique humour and vibe... everything about this music is great.

This album has incredibly long songs, as "Satania" and "Finisterra" and they are part of a Saga of songs about world degradation and apocalypse, but with a bit of humour. There are some other really catchy and amazing tunes like "Fiesta Pagana".

Look, my american (or my no-Spanish-speaking) friends: I listen to Lacrimosa, a German goth band and I never get the lyrics (in German), but I love them anyway. Be like me and fall in love with songs you can't understand at all. Mago de Oz works like that. You won't regret buying this album.

I listen to LOTS of different types of music. Everything from various genres of metal to folk, reggae, punk, and other stuff. Mago de Oz is truly a unique and very talented band. For those, like me, who speak Spanish, the lyrics are poetically touching and full of meaning on several different levels. This having been said, the music by itself is enough to satisfy anyone who likes classic metal like Iron Maiden. But Mago de Oz is no body's clonr. They mix Galician traditional music with their tight riff heavy metal making them truly one of a kind. All their albums are worth buying. Finisterra was my first followed by La Leyenda de La Mancha and Gaia. Listen to the sanples and then begin aquiring all the cds tou can find by this excellent group.