Best Of cover

Released 10 years ago

Best Of

Stratovarius · 2016

155 min · 29 tracks · power metal

A soaring collection of anthemic power metal, blending melodic hooks with intricate guitar work and symphonic elements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • anthemic sing-alongs with friends
  • soaring melodies for uplifting moments
  • immersive experience for long drives
  • captivating storytelling through music

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2016, 'Best Of' marks a retrospective moment for Stratovarius, showcasing their evolution since their formation in 1984. The album compiles highlights from their extensive discography, reflecting on their significant contributions to the power metal genre while celebrating their enduring legacy.
Stylistic neighbors
Helloween· Blind Guardian· Gamma Ray

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Until the End of Days 3:44
  • 2 My Eternal Dream 6:05
  • 3 Eagleheart 3:50
  • 4 Speed of Light 3:06
  • 5 S.O.S. 4:17
  • 6 Forever Free 6:02
  • 7 Wings of Tomorrow 5:08
  • 8 No Turning Back 4:21
  • 9 Break the Ice 4:39
  • 10 Distant Skies 4:10
  • 11 Will the Sun Rise? 5:07
  • 12 A Million Light Years Away 5:20
  • 13 Under Flaming Skies 3:52
  • 14 Darkest Hours 4:11
  • 15 Winter Skies 5:41
  • 16 I Walk to My Own Song 5:03
  • 17 Maniac Dance 4:33

Disc 2

  • 1 Halcyon Days 5:32
  • 2 Will My Soul Ever Rest in Peace? 4:56
  • 3 Destiny 10:15
  • 4 Paradise 4:28
  • 5 Deep Unknown 4:28
  • 6 Elysium 18:05
  • 7 Black Diamond 5:41
  • 8 If the Story Is Over 6:07
  • 9 Unbreakable 4:38
  • 10 Forever 3:07
  • 11 Shine in the Dark 5:05
  • 12 Hunting High and Low 4:08

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