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  • Audio CD (27 Sep 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Spv
  • ASIN: B0002I7422
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Much too over ambitious, 26 Oct 2004
Relapsody seem to be running out of ideas. Their songwriting has deteriorated into a pale imitation of its glorious former self. All too often the melodies used here are reminiscant of earlier, and superior material. At least that ghastly narrator of old has been replaced by the sinister Sauruman, and the piddly string quartet by a majestic orchestra. The epic choirs are truly astounding, and are the highlight of this album.

However, blending the soundtrack to Lord of the Rings alongside playful Medieval folk songs just doesn't work. The storyline has also become more important than the actual music itself, with too much emphasis placed on narrative passages. The tales of Dargor etc. should not outweigh the importance of delivering a solid piece of music. One example undertaken by Fabio is so cringeworthy it hardly bears thinking about -you would have thought the Italians would have learned correct English vocal phrasing by now!

On this album Fabio seems to be loosing his voice in places. It sounds strained and cracked next to the rich tones of the operatic backing singers. I also found most of the lead guitar solos were repetetive, and became tiresome after a few listens. Many of the drum patterns are too similar, and the same tempo is often employed throughout the album -just like the last one in fact!

Its not all bad, and there are some truly magnificent moments, yet the material is not consistant enough to warrant high praise. My advice would be to pick up an earlier album bearing the same name, which for me has yet to be surpassed. Better still, why not try the latest of Luca Turilli's solo work "Prophet of the last eclipse", a truly outstanding masterpiece.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars UNBELIEVABLY perfect!!, 7 Oct 2004
This album takes my breath away

Still am i engrossed by its combination of metal and symphony, infact so engrossed i need to get off the computer and listen to it right now!

BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!

(joey de maio from ManowaR produced the cd so this makes it even better! and the legendary christopher lee completes the masterpiece!)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Losing it?, 9 Dec 2007
Symphony of Enchanted Lands 2 is, at first, quite a disapointing departure from the previous releases by the Italian Power Metal band. There is a strong focus on a storyline leading to an album that is more like a film score than the energising metal that the band previously have produced. However the album is much bigger, with huge orchestras and a narration supplied by the legendary Christopher Lee and after several listens is quite captivating. There are some repeatative aspects to the album, such as the guitar solos which are vastly similar to previous albums, yet it is difficult to retain such a high calibre of song writing without falling back on some previously sucessful aspects. This album is the logical progression of the band as they claim the title of Epic Hollywood Metal.
If you are quite new to Rhapsody then this is probably not the album for you. Previous releases such as Symphony of Enchanted Lands (1) and Power of the Dragonflame capture the traditionally supurb sound of Rhapsody to a greater extent than this album. However, those who are seasoned Rhapsody listeners may be interested in this release which provides a slightly more relaxed and filmic experience that can be a refreshing change from older albums.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Funny stuff, but not if you are sober.
Don't get me wrong I love prog, but this is just ridiculously over the top. I mean this is music that would excel an acid trip to the limit. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2007 by Churty

2.0 out of 5 stars Sorry Luca, but this is dreadful
I've bought every album Rhapsody have done, as well as Luca Turilli's solo CDs, but I really think they've lost it on this one. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Too epic for its own good!
Having bought everything by Rhapsody and Luca Turilli, I was having big hopes for this album - after the truncated and unfinished 'Dark Secret' this was obviously the... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2004 by Loxxibana

5.0 out of 5 stars Rhapsody at their finest!!! Buy the dam CD!
This album is Rhapsody at their finest. The album sounds huge it has a complex and well thought out structure that guides the listener on. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2004 by metal_lover_666

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