Stratovarius - Twilight Time (1992)Release ID: 6147

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MartinDavey87 MartinDavey87 / October 27, 2024 / Comments 0 / 0

After a fairly lackluster debut, Stratovarius are back!... with another fairly lackluster album.

Now, I like Stratovarius. I really, really like Stratovarius! They're a great band with some very catchy and memorable songs. But that doesn't really show in these early releases. Two major factors that are missing from these early days are prominent keyboards, which serve on 'Twilight Time' as nothing more than the odd sound effect or embellishment here and there, and powerhouse vocalist Timo Kotipelto. Because before that, we have guitarist, songwriter and band leader Timo Tolkki singing! And while he's alright, his voice does get a little grating after a while.

There are a couple of notable moments however. Opening track 'Break the Ice' is fairly good, and tracks like 'The Hands of Time' and 'The Hills Have Eyes' are tolerable, if you can see past the cheesy power metal melodies that they're built around. The music is fast and furious, with some very tight playing and nice, shred guitar solos, but overall, these songs are mostly forgettable, especially when compared to the bands later material.

'Twilight Time' has a few things going for it that stop it from getting a one-star rating, but it’s really best to leave this to the die-hard fans.


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Release info

Release Site Rating

Ratings: 5 | Reviews: 1

2.9

Release Clan Rating

Ratings: 4 | Reviews: 1

2.9

Cover Site Rating

Ratings: 2

3.0

Cover Clan Rating

Ratings: 1

3.0
Release
Twilight Time
Year
1992
Format
Album
Clans
The Guardians
Genres
Power Metal
Sub-Genres

Power Metal (conventional)

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