Customer Reviews

Wishmaster

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Amazing band. Some of the best song writing in metal that I have ever heard (20 years metal experience). If this band continues with the same kind of effort and style, they are going to be giants (in the metal world) for years to come. Tarja is a phenomenal singer. Classically-trained, passionate, and flawless. Musically, this band would be in the Progressive metal category.. not overly heavy and very melodic. This is a very special band here. What's striking about them is the individual songs. Each song has it's own voice and can stand it's ground. Unlike most bands who's songs sound similar as far as style and feel... to get a taste of Nightwish, you must listen to an entire album. This review, by the way, is for both Wishmaster and, their previous album, Oceanborn. Both are must-have albums and are equally good. Their first album, Angels Fall First, isn't as good, as you can tell they were still trying to develop their style, but it is very good too. Amazing band with a great future ahead. Buy all 3 albums and enjoy!

This album I feel is Nightwish's best album to date. Full of true emotion and feeling. with blazing Guitars and Keyboards this album is a notch above the rest. If you love Melodic Metal this is the album to get along with any other Nightwish album.

Nightwish's third album continues the same lines as Angels Fall First and Oceanborn but you can see that Nightwish's music is even better in this album! "She is My Sin" is just like it would be from Oceanborn. Good heavy metal music! But "The Kinslayer" is something that even words can't describe... It's wonderful music! Tarja sings so powerfully. Many people I know doesn't like Nightwish but almost every of them still likes "Wanderlust". And why wouldn't they? "Wanderlust" has got powerfull and at the same time classical music. Lyrics are great (Tuomas Holopainen is a genius)! "Two for Tragedy" is very sensitive and sad song, but it's too much like "Sleeping Sun" I think. "Wishmaster" and "Crownless" are something new and great. They are the sure-hits of this album, yes! "Deep Silent Complete" is one of the greatest songs of the album but the biggest is coming after it... Dead Boy's Poem is just like from the opera. Breath-taking music, sad lyrics are Tarja is singing so powerfully and beautifully. I hope that this will be the next single of this album. FantasMic is great song, it's new and great! I can't describe it more. This album was great and I hope that Nightwish will be soon the most popular band in this world because it deserves it!

This cd is without a doubt the best cd I've ever bought onAmazon.com. It's such a shame that someone could make such empty anduneducated attacks at this music. Nightwish is amazing because it'sdifferent, it's experimental, it's gothic, it's heavy, it's loud,epic, hauntingly ethereal, atmospheric, and beautiful. If you don'tbeleive me, listen to some samples online!!! Don't rule out Nightwishbecause of one bad reveiw. This cd and this band have a lot to offer!The best songs on the disc are : Dead Boy's Poem, Come Cover Me,Fantasmic, Kinslayer. But trust me, all the songs are great! GO checkthis cd out for yourself!

This is solid neoclassical metal vaguely reminiscent of Stratovarius, except with a slower tempo, chunkier guitars, and, of course, an alto vocalist. Overall, they carve some interesting melodies, and this CD is recommended for neoclassical/progressive metal fans. "Wanderlust" in particular is an excellent song, putting Tarja's vocals to great use. Some of my favorite parts involve multi-tracking of her voice to create spacious harmonies. With more complex and distinctive songwriting Nightwish should eventually become one of the leading lights in the scene.

This cd has a sound similar "Oceanborn". A power voice, a really good gothic melody... If you like it you will LOVE this one.

Oh, Wishmaster. A Nightwish classic. Long before the days of Marco Hietala, full orchestral accompaniment, Anette Olzon and the more operatic days of Tarja's career, there was Wishmaster -a more rock-metal approach (with a hint of pop appeal) with heavy guitars and ear-splitting classic opera vocals. Following closely on the heels of Nightwish's highly popular Oceanborn, Wishmaster was big step in the band's evolution, featuring a heavier sound with catchy melodies and hooks, Wishmaster still stands as a unique piece of Nightwish's musical library.

Without a doubt, title track "Wishmaster" is the stand-out song. With its catchy melody, amazing vocal work and epic guitar riffs, Wishmaster is a classic that continues to enchant fans. I also enjoy the beautiful vocal melodies and atmospheric feel of "Deep Silent Complete," with Tarja's sweeping vocals and mesemerizing lyrics. Other favorites include "Come Cover Me" and "Crownless."

Some interesting songs of note on this album are "Dead Boy's Poem," "She is My Sin" and "FantasMic." "Dead Boy's Poem" served as the introduction of the dead boy character, who has been a reoccuring Nightwish character/theme throughout their career. "She is My Sin" has often been seen as a personal song by Tumos that explores the consequences of sexuality. Then, "FantasMic," which was never a highly popular song, even at live shows, but it's filled with references to Disney movies and characters, song think like Kingdom Hearts -the song.

Wishmaster is not to be missed for any Nightwish fan.

Be very careful with which one you purchase, the bonus track seems to change and "Sleepwalker" was the one we wanted but didn't get. Also Amazon is about the only place we could get one we thought had Sleepwalker on!

Moi to you all,
Nightwish est vraiment le plus cool des bands. Unqiue pis des tounes supers orginales, ca ma faite découvrir le métal pis aucune autre band ma faite vribrer comme eux. À tous le monde cest un must buy.

This is a really great Nightwish album. Should be in any fans collection, simple as that.