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Artist: Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Album Title: Solar Fire
Release Date: 1973 (50th Anniversary)
Style: Prog Rock
Rating: 4/5
 
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Artist: April Wine
Album Title: Electric Jewels
Release Date: 1973 (50th Anniversary)
Style: Hard Rock
Rating: 4/5

R.I.P. Myles Goodwyn
 
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Stratovarius - Elysium

That's a special really long song. The song feels like a journey. Nice calm intro, the verse riff with the keys is cool and the chorus is very good. The 1st solo and the melody after it are awesome. The change of pace around the 5 minute mark is chaotic and fitting. Then another calm verses with a different chorus/bridge which is strong. The heavy riff and vocals continue as well. The second round of solos is cool and needed. Back to the bridge after that again with another great Maiden-esque melody. Then we need to have some mystic and very calm part to build the anticipation with the acoustic guitar and sounds. It's like a fairy tale. And what better way to break it up with the verse riff but heavier and choir vocals. The 3rd solo is tapping and works as a climax. The anthemic chorus and a classical 4th solo end the song, but not before to reprise the outro with a short acoustic dreamy vibe. Great and classic trick!

I like the album cover a lot. The music of the title track is perfect for it.

 
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Artist: Eloy
Album Title: Performance
Release Date: 1983 (40th Anniversary)
Style: Prog Rock
Rating: 5/5
 
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