Tales from the Twilight World [IMPORT]

Blind Guardian

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 30, 2007)
• Original Release Date: July 30, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: JVC Victor
• ASIN: B000PMG9R6
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #303,517 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
2007 digitally remastered reissue of the German Metal band's 1990 album. Blind Guardian mix Gothic and Fantasy images with Speed Metal, creating their own other-worldly sound that they've managed to build upon for nearly two decades. EMI.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars A++++ Reissue, February 21, 2008

By	Michael Anthony "Hybridblues" (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Everytime I purchase a remastered album (which I'm a sucker for) I always compare it to the original and with this re-issue I must say I'm impressed. Along with the other Blind Guardian remasters this one really needed it and I'm glad they finally done it. This version is worthy of replacing the original you have in your collection.

4.0 out of 5 stars Blind Guardian's first true power metal album - remastered!, January 3, 2008

By	Justin Gaines "Corporate Rocker" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

While 1990's Tales from the Twilight World is perhaps not as impressive as later Blind Guardian releases, it is noteworthy in that it is the first album where the band totally embraces a power metal sound. Blind Guardians previous albums (Battalions of Fear and Follow the Blind) may have embraced the fantasy themes that are power metal standards, but the music itself was firmly in the thrash/speed metal style.

Tales from the Twilight World is still undeniably fast, but it is a power metal album from start to finish. The lyrical content is still very much in the sci-fi/fantasy realm. The overall songwriting has improved to become more melodic and incorporate more intricate song structures (and some amazing guitar solos). Basically, the Blind Guardian sound we're all familiar with was born here. Songs like Welcome to Dying and Lord of the Rings are fantastic power metal tracks (even though the latter is pretty much an acoustic ballad), and are still considered among the band's best material.

Gamma Ray's Kai Hansen makes another guest appearance on this album, further establishing Blind Guardian's credentials as a major German power metal band.

Overall, the album is not as memorable as Imaginations from the Other Side or Nightfall in Middle Earth (then again, what is?), but it is an important milestone in Blind Guardian's career, and is worth checking out if you're a Blind Guardian fan.

NOTE: The 2007 reissue of Tales from the Twilight World features a much needed digital remastering as well as a pair of bonus tracks. The bonus tracks are demos, and don't really add much, but the remastered sound makes this a must-have for all serious Blind Guardian fans.

5.0 out of 5 stars Tales...Remastered., November 27, 2007

By	Charles "MetalMilitia5489" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

I honestly think that this album was just a boost in loudness to make the sound as loud as the modern metal albums. But I still enjoyed listening to it louder so I don't have to turn up my stereo that much to get a desired volume I want - that's just how I am with my music. As far as the sound is, it's about the same as the original version, just louder and some added demo tracks that give you a listen on how "Tommyknockers" and "Lost In The Twilight Hall" sounded like before the versions officially recorded for the albums. As far as the music goes, all the rest that's different from the original is a fancier booklet insert and liner notes and commentary. The album cover shines more than the original as well but that's not the music quality of the album. If you're unsatisfied with the volume of the original album then you might wanna try to get this, or if you're like me and just simply collecting albums from favorite bands.

The only thing is, a remix of this album would have been nice, but I've been satisfied with the way the music sounds.