Return to Metalopolis

Chris Poland | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 30, 2004)
• Original Release Date: 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rotten
• ASIN: B0001IN0US
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,615 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, October 8, 2006

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Larry - See all my reviews

This review is from: Return to Metalopolis 2002 (Audio CD)

it's nice to hear an instrumental metal album that consists of something other than some loser john petrucci wannabe (cough, rusty cooley, cough) sitting in his bedroom at his mom's house in front of his computer alternate picking the same tired scales that we've been subjected to for the past 20 years over pre-recorded drums.

chris completely destroys the competition with long flowing melodies, astonishing song structure, and his signature legato passages that make all those lame shredders look like they're running in slow-mo. his brother also proves to be a worthy drummer, as they compose some very cool syncopation between the guitars and drums. "the fall of babylon" is by far my favorite song, but this is honestly one of those rare discs that you can listen to all the way through and still want more. that being said, the two bonus tracks are not up to par with the rest of the cd, but they're cool to listen to once.

the bottom line: this is seriously the most overlooked instrumental metal album ever recorded. i've heard them all, and this is what they wish they could be.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, February 2, 2003

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Megadeth 21 (Somewhere Far Beyond) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Return to Metalopolis 2002 (Audio CD)

I got into Chris Poland because I liked his guitar work on the two Megadeth records Killing Is My Buisness, and Peace Sells. When I heard this album I was blown away. I never knew how good he was. This album is a stunning piece of instumental guitar and I have heard it all. I have heard Vai, Satriani, Friedman, Becker, Vaughn, Yngwie, Clapton and many more. I have to say that Chris is my second favorite among that list only behind the guitar master Jason Becker. Chris has such a clean and beautiful style and this is a perfect complimation of his skill. The bonus tracks on this version are awesome as well, enpecially that 14 minute jam session. If you like instrumental guitar albums I cant imagine you not liking this. If you have not heard Chris Poland's Return To Metalopolis you are really missing out, buy it today.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chris Poland : "Return To Metropolis 2002", March 17, 2005

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Masked Jackal (Ft. Lauderdale, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Return to Metalopolis 2002 (Audio CD)

***** - FIVE STARS
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I never realized how talented C. Poland was until I heard this. He is so much better than his days in Megadeth would allow, and here he let's loose. This is a highly melodic journey from start to finish, with crunching riffs underlying great solo's that are woven over the top of the riffs. His brother, M. Poland supplies impressive percussions that fit into this style perfectly. These two brothers are highly talented musicians....

To describe this, it's galloping riffs sound like early day Iron Maiden, and the solos remind me alot of guitarist J. Matheos and old-school Fates Warning, along with similarities to Coroner's Tommy T. Baron, which focuses on a soaring, bluesy feel....

No vocals, but you don't need them here, the music speaks for itself. All in all, making one incredible release. The production is also flawless. I can't wait to buy his entire collection. He's a wizard axeman...