Starfall

Dragonland | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Label: Century Media
• ASIN: B000LX84FO
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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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.