Edguy's Reviews

Theater Of Salvation

(Average Rating: 7.90 out of 10)

Edguy goes oh-so-slightly commercial

(Rated this album with 8 out of 10)
Reviewed by Jason P Sorens from New Haven, CT United States

"Theater of Salvation" is a more "commercial" album than "Vainglory Opera" and thus I find it slightly less interesting. What do I mean by "commercial"? I mean that they've adopted 80s arena rock influences into their overall Germanic power metal style. For example, "Land of the Miracle" and the ambitious 13-minute title track are almost Meatloaf-ian. Strange but true.

In general, I prefer the stomping, muscular style of "Vainglory Opera," where fast solos and dual guitar harmonies are squeezed out over a frenetic rhythm. This heavier side of Edguy shows itself less frequently on "Theater of Salvation." Yet it must be admitted that Edguy retains their sense of melody, especially on songs like "Arrows Fly."

High 4/low 3 rating.

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