Yngwie Malmsteen - Odyssey
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Artist: Yngwie MalmsteenEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
CD Release Date: 1990-10-25
Music Label: Fontana Polydor
Soundtracks:
- Rising Force
- Hold On
- Heaven Tonight
- Dreaming (Tell Me)
- Bite The Bullet
- Riot In The Dungeons
- Deja Vu
- Crystal Ball
- Now Is The Time
- Faster Than The Speed Of Light
- Krakatau
- Memories
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Free Music Review: 4 Star Average?! What?! *Go Get Some Taste*!
Hit: 5 Stars
Odyssey(1988). Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force's Fourth Album. The First And Last Album To Feature Vocalist Joe Lynn Turner.
With Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads captivating millions with their Neo-Classical Guitar style and insane "shredding" abilities, these guys built the ground-work for master guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force's self-titled debut, 'Marching Out', and 'Trilogy' received huge amounts of critical and commercial fame, with Malmsteen garnering the attention he so deserved, and many claimed he was best guitarist on earth. For Malmsteen's fourth album, 'Odyssey', he decided to take the band in a more commercial and melodic approach, while all the time keeping the breathtaking guitar flourishes and Power Metal that defined his first albums. For starters, he hired a new vocalist, former-Rainbow vocalist(Wouldn't it have been insane to have gotten Dio?) Joe Lynn Turner, whose melodic and accessible vocals could reach a wider audience. Many fans of Malmsteen disapproved of the more commercial approach, yet many fans shrugged it off and took it as it was. So, does 'Odyssey' benifit from the obvious commercialism or does it hurt the album? Read on to find out!
Track Ratings-
Rising Force- Behind a thunderous drum beat and eerie chanting, Malmsteen's electric guitar breaks out, delivering a hard-hitting, Van Halen-esque performance, except with actual talent. Turner's melodic, catchy vocals make this Power Metal song a guitar-driven masterpiece.
Hold On- Much like Dokken or The Scorpions, Malmsteen blends a Power Metal ballad with unforgettable vocals from Turner and two unbelieveable guitar and keyboard solos. Odd, yet the perfect song to go out on a date with!
Heaven Tonight- A fairly popular MTV video, "Heaven Tonight" was Malmsteen's blatant attempt at commercial success, and the result is very much like the Hair Metal ballads of the time, yet Turner's symphonic vocals, the uplifting choir, and Malmsteen's stellar guitarwork make "Heaven Tonight" a superb rocker.
Dreaming(Tell Me)- An odd ballad, "Dreaming(Tell Me)" combines Turner's brooding vocals with an eerie keyboard/synthesizer beat. Malmsteen's acoustic guitar kicks in, and he adds in an electric guitar solo(or two?) that just amazes. How ballads should be done.
Ride The Bullet- Imagine the immense talents Beethoven had with music and the piano, but think instead of Yngwie Malmsteen on guitar, and you get this instrumental.
Riot In The Dungeons- "RIOT!" Take the melodicism and catchiness of Dokken, the heaviness of Motorhead, and the sheer brilliance of Malmsteen's immense guitar talents, stick 'em in a blender, and get this headbanging thrill-ride. Smokin'!
Deja Vu- "Deja Vu, Dreams Come True, I See Myself Inside of You". How can you not like that line, especially when Turner's singing it?! Anyways, "Deja Vu" is once again a hard-hitting Power Metal rocker, blending a casual mixture of keyboards and guitars to create a surreal instrument experience. Malmsteen's *Red Hot Chili Peppers?*-esque solo is absolutely brilliant!
Crystal Ball- Wow. The pure emotion in "Crystal Ball" simply astounds me, from the upbeat, hopeful opening guitar riff to the beautiful, radiant vocals from Turner. Although it might seem a little *corny* to some, "Crystal Ball" is an uplifting, inspiring melodic rocker with *super-cool* guitar work!
Now Is The Time- An odd glimpse of Malmsteen's punkier side, "Now Is The Time" follows the melodic guitar-driven Power Metal of most tracks, but some of Malmsteen's riffs are undoubtedly punky(and great!), but the song still contains the catchy chorus and breathtaking solo you should expect by now.
Faster Than The Speed of Light- When Yngwie titled this track, do you think he was talking about himself? Well, of course he was right! Turner's last vocal track of the album finds him singing his heart out, and much like Dio, his voice has compassion but also an unmistakeable edge. Combine Dio with the Scorpions, and poof, you get this Heavy Power Metal assault that's "faster than the speed of light"!
Krakatau- A 6 minute, all Yngwie Malmsteen guitar instrumental. Need I say more?
Memories- Ditto, except shorter.
Overall, 'Odyssey' definitely lived up to the expectations I had set for Yngwie Malmsteen, and the praise that he's the best guitarist on Earth certainly holds true: I think I would have to agree. Although I'd heard anything past his first three albums was mediocre in comparison, if THAT's true, then his first albums must be flat-out masterpieces, because 'Odyssey' is simply magnificent. If you like Dio, The Scorpions, Dokken, Van Halen, Electric Guitar, and Heavy Metal, this album is an absolute MUST for you. I sware, Malmsteen will blow you away, or you SHOULD get your money back!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! YNGWIE WITH A GUITAR IS WHAT BEETHOVEN WAS TO A PIANO: AN INSTRUMENTAL GENUIS! CHECK..THIS...OUT...!
Killer Kuts- Everything
Also Recommended-
Marching Out- Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force
Blackout- The Scorpions
Tooth And Nail- Dokken
Thanks For Reading!
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