Polaris

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All Music Guide - Greg Prato
2009 marks a period of transition for prog metallists Stratovarius, as longtime guitarist Timo Tolkki has bid the band sweet adieu, while two new members -- guitarist Matias Kupianen and bassist Lauri Porra -- have signed on. But with vocalist Timo Kotipelto at the helm (are Stratovarius the only rock band in the universe to ever have two chaps named "Timo" in the same band?), the signature Stratovarius sound and approach are very much still intact, as evidenced by their 12th studio album overall, Polaris. In other words, there are oodles of tricky musical bits, Geoff Tate-meets-Bruce Dickinson-like vocals, bombastic production, and all the elements that longtime ...
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All Music Guide - Greg Prato
2009 marks a period of transition for prog metallists Stratovarius, as longtime guitarist Timo Tolkki has bid the band sweet adieu, while two new members -- guitarist Matias Kupianen and bassist Lauri Porra -- have signed on. But with vocalist Timo Kotipelto at the helm (are Stratovarius the only rock band in the universe to ever have two chaps named "Timo" in the same band?), the signature Stratovarius sound and approach are very much still intact, as evidenced by their 12th studio album overall, Polaris. In other words, there are oodles of tricky musical bits, Geoff Tate-meets-Bruce Dickinson-like vocals, bombastic production, and all the elements that longtime Stratovarius connoisseurs demand in a new album by their Finnish heroes. This approach is exemplified on such tracks as the album opening "Deep Unknown," while tracks such as "King of Nothing" combine the aforementioned musical approach with some pretty darn fierce metal (especially the song's opening).
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 5/26/2009
  • Label: Eagle Records
  • UPC: 826992503127
  • Catalog Number: 25031
  • Sales rank: 16,041

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Stratovarius Primary Artist
Jens Johansson Keyboards, Background Vocals, Group Member
Jörg Michael Drums, Group Member
Timo Kotipelto Vocals, Background Vocals, Group Member
Heikki Hamalainen Strings
Lauri Porra Bass, Background Vocals, Group Member
Kari Lindstedt Strings
Tony Kakko Background Vocals
Matias Kupiainen Guitar, Background Vocals, Group Member
Seppo Rautasuo Strings
Technical Credits
Jens Johansson Engineer
Gyula Havancsák Cover Art
Svante Forsbäck Mastering
Pessi Levanto String Arrangements
Matias Kupiainen Engineer, Guitar Engineer, Bass Engineer, Vocal Recording
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