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5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't know where they came from, but they can play!, April 23, 2004
First of all, I want to clear up that this is a pretty good CD. For those of you wanting something to listen to other than your favorite CDs, this one will do for you. Sure, Fairyland sounds like a clone of Rhapsody, but that's a good thing, isn't it? More exactly, I find this album to be more like Rhapsody's older material, particularly Symphony of Enchanted Lands. The folk sounds are identical to something that Rhapsody would do, the choirs are the same, and the fast bass sounds are identical. So for anybody wondering, this does not sound anything like Elvenking - a band often said to be folk metal. Elvenking doesn't sound like Rhapsody at all. Its just that they play folk metal. If you didn't already know, the singer is from Dark Moor - Elisa. ...that's a girl's name, by the way. This CD is only a year old. The production will make you shiver. If you like a band such as Edguy just because of the production, you'll love this CD. If you can't find a picture of the cover art, I'll tell you: Its not atmospheric, but it is very well done and sets the scene for happy metal. Also, the title track is an epic (11 minutes) and there is only 1 track (the intro) that is very short. The album is about an hour long. There's also a ballad, but the lyrics aren't about losing a lost love or anything. Its like Lamento Eroico and The Sound of the Blade. So if you're not familiar with Rhapsody, how do you classify their sound? Take Dark Moor and throw in Heavenly's speed. Secret Sphere would substitute for Heavenly if you haven't heard of them. Its hard to describe the sound without saying that they're like Rhapsody. Its really a unique sound. Overall, I recommend this album to any metal fan. True metal, of course. If you get the time, go read some of my other reviews and say if they were helpful to you or not. Thanks for reading!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have for power metal fans!!!, December 12, 2004
First off, let me say that I rarely take the time to review a cd, but this one is worth it! Fairyland is a virtual blueprint for melodic, symphonic power metal. Excellent production, powerfull choruses and great songwriting. This cd reminds me very much of the first Rhapsody cd. It has the singer from Dark Moor, and sounds very similar too dark moor, with more (early)Rhapsody influences. Even if you can't find this cd for a lower price than Amazon, its well worth it!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, epic, powerful; Of Wars in Osyrhia., June 17, 2008
When I ordered this album, I was expecting an average listening experience...but what I recieved may very likely be some of the most epic symphonic power metal I've ever heard. This band of course, can't go 5 minutes without being compared to Rhapsody of Fire, but is actually on-the-whole, faster and more epic - vocals aren't as over-done and dramatic as RoF's also. The only thing dragging this band from Rhapsody's level is the lack of true variation that Rhapsody of Fire generally has.
Now, in all honesty the singer isn't bad, but not great...but quite average. The band could use an operatic singer. But, people who yearn for more quality power metal (I hate bands who go proggressive), such as myself, will take this as-is, it's a beautiful compilation of epic tracks that will leave you with chill-bumps through at least half the CD. I enjoyed every second of the music on this album, and look forward to more from this talented group of people.
5/5 stars!
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