Symphony X - V: The New Mythology Suite
| Release date: | 2000 |
| Style: | Symphonic power metal, Progressive metal |
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01. Prelude
02. Evolution (The Grand Design)
03. Fallen
04. Transcendence
05. Communion And The Oracle
06. The Bird-Serpent War/Cataclysm
07. On The Breath Of Poseidon
08. Egypt
09. Death Of Balance/Lacrymosa
10. Absence Of Light
11. A Fool's Paradise
12. Rediscovery
13. Rediscovery Pt. II - The New Mythology
14. Masquerade '98 [bonus]
Top 20 albums of 2000: 4
02. Evolution (The Grand Design)
03. Fallen
04. Transcendence
05. Communion And The Oracle
06. The Bird-Serpent War/Cataclysm
07. On The Breath Of Poseidon
08. Egypt
09. Death Of Balance/Lacrymosa
10. Absence Of Light
11. A Fool's Paradise
12. Rediscovery
13. Rediscovery Pt. II - The New Mythology
14. Masquerade '98 [bonus]
Top 20 albums of 2000: 4
Review
Lyrics Licensed by Metal Blade for the US.
Rating:
9.6
9.6
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Rating: 9.6 |
To these we've never heard Symphony X before, listen to this album and you will be a fan... V: The New Mythology Suite is the best of what creativity could bring to standard metal. Loud guitars, clean keyboards, perfect bass lines, permanent technique drums and excellent vocals, what do you want more? Michael Romeo and Michael Pinnella are used to play together and their music sounds as one. V is a wonderful melting pot of angry riffs and angelic melodies where vocals appear as heavenly prophecies. The theme of the album is a little obscure but it seems to be one of those themes about life, destruction and religion, you know, something very spiritual. Nevertheless, you don't have to understand the lyrics to appreciate Symphony X music because it's so good! Read more ›› |
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| Vonpire Posts: 469 From: Portugal  |
Man i love this music... I hate this vocals!!! Completely!
---- Beware the Shadows of Dusk
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| Mountain King K i K o Posts: 1361 From: Slovak Republic  |
Written by Vonpire on 28.05.2010 at 18:17 It's one of the best performances by Russell Allen. Take Fallen, Fool's Paradise or Egypt. I hated the vocals on Paradise Lost a lot. Unless u like growling then i see no reason why anyone would think the vocals are bad on V...
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| JÄY Metal slave Posts: 1567 From: USA  |
Written by Mountain King on 16.07.2011 at 14:44 id have to agree with king.... if youre a fan of clean vox, i think youde be hard-pressed to find a much better vocalist than sir russ
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| Vonpire Posts: 469 From: Portugal |
Written by JÄY on 16.07.2011 at 16:47 I do prefer growling  But i like Symphony X a lot, despite the vocals
---- Beware the Shadows of Dusk
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| Daniell _爱情_ Posts: 6060 From: Poland  |
Russell Allen sings very well, and has a voice that fits perfectly into Symphony X's music. There's nothing to dislike here. Unless you want growling, which in this band's case would be a ridiculous addition.
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| Vikcen Metálico Posts: 970 From: Spain  |
Well, the most symphonic and neoclassical (and maybe instrumental) disc from them, and also i would say that they experimented quite with their sound in that time with this record (at least to my ears this album sounds a little experimental comparing it with the rest), previous to the last three masterpieces that were to come. In this album there are awesome songs, really great songs, but on the other hand i find a little more weak the middle of the album (tracks 6,7,8,9) a similar thing that happens to me with the album 'The Divine Wings Of Tragedy' (tracks 5, 6, 7), but in general the record is quite solid. Highlights: 02. Evolution (The Grand Design) 03. Fallen 05. Communion And The Oracle 11. A Fool's Paradise
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| Mariocalin Posts: 76 From: Spain  |
One of the best albums in metal history
---- We are the priest of the temple of Synix
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| slaytanic_ Posts: 8 From: Spain  |
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| Zap Guest Posts: 3516  |
I sincerely hope that in 2020 they will do one of those anniversary tours for this album and play it in its entirety. Preferably with a full orchestra. And belly dancers.
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| flyboyrob2112 Posts: 9 From: USA |
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| qlacs "The Quaker" Posts: 1537 From: Hungary  |
For some reason it took a long time to get into this record for me. Half the songs felt boring for a long time. Now I thoroughly enjoy the whole thing. Rediscovery Pt II. is in the top 3 SX songs for me.
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| Mountain King K i K o Posts: 1361 From: Slovak Republic |
This should be in the top 100 not less. I'm being nice, top 20 for me.
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| nonZero Posts: 1274 From: UK  |
Symphony X's 4th best album after The Divine Wings Of Tragedy (9.0/10), Paradise Lost (9.0/10) and The Odyssey (9.0/10) IMO. 8.7/10 for me - 'Evolution (The Grand Design)' is the standout song. 'Communion And The Oracle' and 'Egypt' are both also good. 'Absence Of Light' is the weakest song on the album.
---- Top 500 Albums (ordered & rated) Top 200 Overlooked Albums (with genres) So I Heard You Like Wintersun... (Time II find new bands)
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| 24emd Theory Snob Posts: 922 From: Australia  |
Written by Zap on 06.12.2015 at 23:34 I wonder why they didn't.... 
---- "I am too stupid to be human, and I lack common sense." - Proverbs 30:2 "Music? Well, it's just entertainment, folks!" - Devin Townsend Best 2024 Albums
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| F3ynman2000 Nocturnal Bro Posts: 2666 From: Germany  |
A phenomenal work of art! This is in my opinion the perfected form of Symphony X: the best vocal performance, the coolest catchy riffs, the most entrancing keyboard melodies... This is their peak performance - not The Divine Wings of Tragedy, not Paradise Lost... only The Odyssey comes close to this greatness... But this album here remains unparalleled to my ears! The highlights are Evolution (The Grand Design), Fallen, Egypt, and Rediscovery Pt. II - The New Mythology, although all of the nice interludes (like Breath of Poseidon) are great too!
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| Zap Guest Posts: 3516 |
Written by 24emd on 28.03.2022 at 07:02 Haha! To be honest, I never seriously expected them to do it, even under normal circumstances. While this album is generally respected among fans, it is rarely seen as their best work. In addition, they have never done something like what I described, even for more popular albums like The Odyssey or Divine Wings. As far as I know.
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| 24emd Theory Snob Posts: 922 From: Australia |
Honestly, this one was a bit forgettable for me, I didn't want to come back to it, and I just don't enjoy Russel Allen's voice. Edit: after finally coming back to it I realise it's actually a really good album, not their best, but worth of a 7 or maybe more.
---- "I am too stupid to be human, and I lack common sense." - Proverbs 30:2 "Music? Well, it's just entertainment, folks!" - Devin Townsend Best 2024 Albums
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| ylside Posts: 4727 From: Morocco  |
Written by F3ynman2000 on 29.03.2022 at 17:56 Their Peak performance indeed, I agree
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