Starfall [Import]

Dragonland | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 2, 2004)
• Format: Import
• ASIN: B000AL5OXW
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Outstanding third album from Greek metal heads Dragonland!

Highlighted by the 3-minute metal hit and title track Starfall and the 11-minute epic The Book Of Shadows - a trilogy that comes with an inspiring and adventurous story!

This album will not only appeal to fans of the power metal genre, but everyone who loves powerful music!

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DRAGONLAND s third album Starfall sports a sound so fresh and inspiring there cannot be a single doubt about it being a huge step forward for the band. The time had come to work towards our vision of the perfect melodic metal record, and by working full time on the songs for more than a year we can honestly say it s the best album we could have made at this point , comments guitarist Olof Mörck.
Let us take a quick look back to recap the band s past: After their formation in summer of 1999 DRAGONLAND released two albums ( The Battle Of The Ivory Plains and Holy War ) via the Greek label Black Lotus Records and toured Japan in May 2003. Japan was something like a turning point of our career, we came back with bustling creative minds , guitarist Nicklas Magnusson explains.
Most of the musicians are known from playing in bands like Prophanity (guitarist Nicklas Magnusson), Nightshade (bassist Christer Pedersen) or Nostradameus (drummer Jesse Lindskog) while keyboardist Elias Holmlid helped out King Diamond on their tour in 2001 and recorded keyboards for Falconer s second album. Soon after signing with Century Media Records the band was ready to attack recording their latest epic masterpiece, Starfall , in Division One Studio. Evergrey mastermind and frontman Tom S. Englund as well as Arnold Lindberg (sound technician for Europe on their ongoing tour) made sure that the band s vision was perfectly captured in the newly built super-studio in Gothenburg. Our ambition to create a fresh sound was thoroughly realized in Division One Studios, the final production perfectly fits our songs , vocalist Jonas Heidgert states.
The songs on Starfall range from the three minute metal-hit and title-track Starfall to the 11-minute epic The Book Of Shadows -- a trilogy that comes with an inspiring and adventurous story. People like Tom S. Englund, Arnold Lindberg and Henrik Danhage (Evergrey) added the icing on the cake by guesting with vocals and guitars on a whole number of tracks. The visuals for the album were done by ToxicAngel, whose services have been used by Sonata Arctica and Children Of Bodom. Metalheads, be sure to check out Starfall , because there is no denying that this album will not only appeal to fans of the power metal genre, but everyone who loves powerful music. Now, shut your eyes and let the Starfall cast a ray of celestial light upon you! --Cleopatra Records

Product Description

Japanese pressing of the Swedish melodic metal act's third album, scheduled to include one bonus track. Details TBA. Nexus. 2004.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hey guys, we got some pretty rock solid stuff here., February 15, 2008

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smudgedlens (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Starfall (Audio CD)

The first thing that has to be said about 'Starfall' is that the production and sound quality are top notch. The cover art is pretty sweet and I opened the little booklet once and sniffed it and it smelled good - always a good sign.

What we have here is some well crafted epic power metal. It is clear that Dragonland were going big with 'Starfall', and I feel that for the most part it paid off. There's a nice variety of tracks on this album, ranging from super melodic power metal to more progressive and complex. The musicianship is extremely professional and of the highest quality.

The last three tracks comprise the Book of Shadows saga, and although they definitely lend to the epic scope of the album, they aren't especially interesting. In fact, that is the biggest problem I have with 'Starfall' as a whole, is that there seems to be something lacking. I don't know what it is - solid songs, but nothing really grabbing.

Overall, a good album, but I only gave it 4 stars because it didn't seem to deliver that last punch to truly make it a classic.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wild ride into sound!, November 10, 2007

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T. M. Lane (Chehalis, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Starfall (Audio CD)

Starfall is an outstanding release and a wild ride into sound. Full of power, emotion, suspense, and endless energy. It features high quality synths and keyboards through and through. Jonas's vocals melt seemlessly together with the guitars and synths. His voice soars in every song on the album. It's an all out experience listening to Starfall. Love it! Why these guys are not as well known as other bands is beyond me, but nonetheless it really doesn't matter as long as they belt out more tunes I'll be happy. For me this has been one of the best purchases I have ever made. So if you love Power Metal with uplifting elements, inteligent lyrics, amazing vocals, synths galore, and power/energy that doesn't stop....then check out Dragonland's Starfall.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good power metal with only a minor complaint., August 19, 2005

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AllMetal "Matt" (KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Starfall (Audio CD)

Don't expect to listen to Dragonland's "Starfall" and hear anything unique or groundbreaking. They follow the same basic structure of almost every other power metal outfit on the market today, the difference is that Dragonland do it really well. The band consists of Olof Morck (guitar), Nicklas Magnusson (guitar), Jonas Heidgert (vocal), Elias Holmlid (keys), Christer Pedersen (bass), and Jesse Lindskog (drums). Olof and Nicklas really sound great together, their twin guitar attack and their solos scream out throughout the entire album, and Jesse's keyboards give such a great atmosphere to the album (fans of Evergrey will like this guy). My only complaint, and the only reason that this album received a 4 instead of a 5, is that sometimes Jonas' vocals seem to flow out of tune with the band, or perhaps it is the other way around, either way it is a small flaw in what I will consider a contender for album of the year, so do yourself a favor and check this one out.