Symphony for a Misanthrope [Import]

Magellan | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 26, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: InsideOut Music
• ASIN: B0007ZBG3I
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #352,561 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Hailing from the San Francisco Bay area, Magellan is a Progressive Rock act in the most classic sense. Fronted by the brothers Gardner, Trent and Wayne, Symphony For A Misanthrope is their sixth album and their second for Inside Out Music. Coming from a very musical family, Trent Gardner has also composed and produced the rock opera Leonardo - The Absolute Man where he worked with some of Progressive music’s finest artists. He has also contributed to many other recordings as a writer, performer, or producer including solo projects by Dream Theater frontman James LaBrie and Steve Walsh from Kansas. Steve also lends his talent on keyboards for this brilliant new album.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Magellan; a fun ride as always, May 18, 2006

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M. J. Loux "Professional Geek" (Caribou, ME USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symphony for a Misanthrope (Audio CD)

Got this for Christmas, and am enjoying it immensely. Sure, it's bombastic; sure it's over the top and can be frankly silly at times. But hey, it's Magellan. I mean, these guys are practically the reigning godfathers of bombast (second only to The Darkness). If you're expecting something different from their other albums, you're going to be sorely disappointed. On the other hand, if you like your Magellan over the top, sit back and enjoy the ride.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner!, July 29, 2006

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William B. "Knukkldrager" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Symphony for a Misanthrope (Audio CD)

What can I say about Magellan that I haven't already? I firmly believe that some people can never be happy and can only feel good about themselves by tearing others down (did some one say Derek?).
The scoop here is that no one prog album will satisfy all listeners, Magellan included. Just research your favorite releases and you'll be sure to find those that don't like them. The same will be true of any genre of music. I'm sure there's more than a few Bach, Mozart, and Wagner haters out there! Heck, pick any style of music, think of the best in that catagory and you'll still find people that think they suck.
Check out, "SFAM", and at least give it a few spins. If you're like me you'll dig it alot. If you're like Derek you won't. At least take the time to understand what's going on and don't sweat the fact it might not be what you expected. Enjoy it for what it is...excellent, original prog. My fav being the 18 minute track, "Cranium Reef". The ending which reminds me of a track ("Magna Carta") from their first disc, "Hour of Restoration".
Love it!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Magellan Symphony for Misanthrope, November 30, 2010

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David W. Williams (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symphony for a Misanthrope (Audio CD)

Magellan are a band I have stumbled upon only recently.
The bring back memories of my younger days of listening to Yes,Genesis,Kansas of progressive bands of the 70's. If you enjoy complex arrangements with lots of interesting key changes then you will enjoy Magellan.
This album seems to just miss it somewhere.I think the vocals are a little disappointing,but on the whole I still enjoy their style.
Maybe it just lacks a bit of emotion.
If you enjoy progressive rock giver this a listen and check out their other stuff.They seem very involved with lots of different artists producing.
I am looking forward to hearing more of their material. I am waiting for their latest album as I write this.