BLIND GUARDIAN — Imaginations From the Other Side (review)

BLIND GUARDIAN — Imaginations From the Other Side album cover Album · 1995 · Power Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
5/5 ·
1967/ 1976
A strange combination of true European power metal, Symphonic intentions and technique for "Imaginations From The Other Side". Listening to "Imaginations From The Other Side" (the song) we might think that in front of a Prog Metal song. Unfortunately not. Or rather it has all the elements because it is. Yet it is only a true European Power Metal with symphonic elements and various changes in tempo and atmosphere. All, however, without having anything to do with prog metal. Extremely aggressive and melodic "Imaginations From The Other Side" is a perfect start song for a great album. "I'm Alive" is more Speedy and Thrashy but present the same ingredients of "Imaginations...": various atmospheres, rhythms, chorus, aggression and melody. Incredible is the acoustic bridge and Thrash refrain. "A Past And Future Secret" is an incredible acoustic Folk ballad, with very interesting Renaissance atmosphere. "The Script For Me Requiem" is a mix between "Imaginations..." and "I'm Alive" but with more poetry. "Mordered's Song" is, for me, a strange possible evolution of Rainbow's song with Dio. !00% Blind Guardian, "Mordred's Song" is another song that a not expert listener could be inserted prog Metal. Indeed, it is only a crystalline European Power Metal. Also because it is missing the symphonic element that is replaced with Thrash Metal and Folk elements. True Power Metal is also "Born In A Mourning Hall", typical example of Teutonic Power Metal but with Folk parts (as Grave Digger in 90's but with more evidence). Great refrain a la Rainbow. "Bright Eyes" is the typical composition for lightening and disengagement and nothing more. Of course even here we must note that the technique is still at levels impossible to quantify!!! "Another Holy War" is similar to "I'm Alive" but with more simil symphonic atmospheres. The bridge so it sounds like a military march, for me! "And The Story Ends" is a pure Teutonic Power Metal with Folk elements (typical of Blind Guardian) and with fake symphonic elements, because cause of athmospheres for chorus and guitar sounds (tons of wha-wha).

In good substance this album is a great example of true Teutonic Power Metal. Present vague ideas why it is an album for Prog Metallers. I would say, however, that if a Prog Metallers hear this album you will not find that beautiful and convincing. In Power Metal fields "Imaginations..." sound very fresh and innovative, powerful and dynamic. As a mountain torrent!

Since in my discography this is one of my preferred albums it seems that I should sing the praises left and right... Instead do it and I did not pull back! Because "Imaginations..." is a true 24 charat Power Metal Masterpiece!
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