Magica

Dio

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 21, 2000)
• Original Release Date: March 21, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Spitfire
• ASIN: B00004RJ1C
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (102 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,562 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
With the emergence of a new generation of heavy bands spearhead by Korn, Slipknot, and that lot in the 1990s, few expected to ever hear again from Ronnie James Dio. Yet he and his band have soldiered on defiantly. Magica is all big hair, big guitars, old-school metal. A concept album inspired by the Book of Magica, this is good-and-evil, swords-and-sorcery stuff, the musical equivalent of a game of Dungeons & Dragons--and likely to share the same fans. With its guitar solos, stadium anthems, and lyrics about wizards and demons, Magica feels dated, but promises a good time for a certain segment of heavy-music fans. --Robert Burrow

Product Description
Domestic edition of the album already being heralded as the best album from Dio since 'Holy Diver'. 14 tracks including 'Discovery', 'Magica Theme' & 'Lord Of The Last Day'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dio's Magica(l) Return, May 11, 2000

By	K.Smith (Daytona, FL USA) - See all my reviews

The King of Metal returns with the best Dio album in years! However, this is a CD that grows on you, no fast stuff here, the songs are more in the "Heaven and Hell", "Holy Diver", "Children Of The Sea", "Shame On The Night" style. I must admit I hated the interludes between the tracks (as this is a concept album), but now that Ive listened to it a few more times, I love this whole CD! Standout tracks include "Feverdreams", "Feed My Head", "Eriel", and "As Long As Its Not About Love". All diehard Diomaniacs should get this CD, as well as the more casual Dio fan. However dont expect "Stand Up And Shout", "We Rock", type songs. Ronnie, Craig, Jimmy and Simon have NEVER SOUNDED BETTER! Excellent keyboards by Ronnie and Craig. No fifth star due to the fact that the song tempo's are basically the same, and although Craig sounds great, to be honest-he's no Vivian Campbell as far as soloing goes, but these are the best rythms since "Holy Diver". I give it 41/2 stars. GET THIS CD!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars DIO LIVE!, April 4, 2000

By	Ryan McKay (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

I know I already reviewed this, but I'd like to add an addendum. I just saw DIO LIVE in Phoenix, and they played the entire Magica album, with the exception of Turn To Stone, and of course the 18min story thing. It was GREAT! Although it was new material, the crowd ate it up, proving that it is a fantastic album. I gotta say that RJD sings these songs LIVE 100% BETTER than on the record, believe it or NOT! "As long as it's not about Love" was phenomanal. The rest of the concert was just as good, they pulled out many deep album cuts from his entire catalog. Here's the setlist.....

SUNSET SUPERMAN, INVISIBLE, ONE NIGHT IN THE CITY, ALL THE FOOLS SAILED AWAY, GYPSY, DRUM SOLO, STAND UP AND SHOUT, MAGICA, HOLY DIVER, RAINBOW IN THE DARK, LAST IN LINE, MAN ON THE SILVER MTN/LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL. MOB RULES

I think that's all of them. If he's coming to your town, get a ticket, and get there early. You won't be disappointed!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD, April 28, 2000

By	Glenn Ware (Colorado USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is one of Dio's best albums. Nothing will ever top the early/mid 80's classic albums but for a band that has been around for 17 years this album is right up there with the rest. Ronnie's voice is spectacular and the music is great. I was able to see the band live on the Magica tour and they sounded better than ever. If your a DIO fan you would be crazy not to pick up the CD. Rock on Ronnie.