Nightwish's Reviews

Angels Fall First

(Average Rating: 8.34 out of 10)

Grows on you

(Rated this album with 10 out of 10)
Reviewed by reillyt1 from Minneapolis

When I bought CD I purchased Centuary Child, Ocean Born and the From Wishes To Eternity DVD and had had Wishmaster. Since this was the oldest of Nightwishes work I kind of let it sit around. Recently it has become one of my favorites. Elvin path is simply fantastic! I was kind of new to music this hard and initially didn't like Elvin path. But it has become a favorite.

Beauty and the Beast. It's ok. Tarja's voice is the best in the world and I would just as soon forget about any mediocare male vocalist who sings with her. I can tolerate Toumas because without him there would be no Nightwish.. Marco on Century Child I can do with out. He's ok on Phantom of the Opera (Century Child), however I think Phantom of the opera with Sandra S by dreams of Sanity is slightly better. Because of Marco and the arrangement, not Tarja.

The Carpenter:

Toumas's vocals are weak but the quality of his voice isn't too bad. Overall I still like this song. It is more interesting when one considers that this CD was a demo CD and was released as the first CD. Also when you see the video of this song and realize how young Tarja was when this CD was made I still respect work done in this song.

Astral Romance:

Great although relatively short vocal section by Tarja, fantastic keyboards by Toumas and guitar by Emppu. Like the previous reviewer Johnny, I agree the last minute of this song has exceptional guitar and keybord work.

Tutankhamen:

This song is a little wearing to me. The Egyptian sort of tone just doesn't appeal to me very much. My son who is a supreme metal fan likes it though. I think it is a good creative effort.

Nymphomaniac Phantasia:

Lyrics at the end are a bit severe for a male... But very passionately done by Tarja. Great Song. Great Synth work by Toumas.

Nightingale Sings:

Fantastic Song. Great Tarja vocals. Emppu is fantastic.

Lappi Series:

Great relaxing vocals sung by Tarja with acoustic guitar by Emppu.

You won't go wrong buying this CD. It, like all Nightwish CDs are well done. Tarja Turunen is the best Female Vocalist I have ever heard.

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