Released 20 years ago
Black Diamond: The Anthology
Stratovarius · 2006
149 min · 32 tracks · power metal
A powerful and melodic journey through time, blending soaring vocals with intricate guitar harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- soaring vocals for reflective moments
- powerful anthems for motivation
- intricate harmonies for focused listening
- wave-like pacing for varied moods
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Black Diamond: The Anthology' is a comprehensive compilation marking Stratovarius's evolution from their 1984 debut album 'Fright Night' to their established status in the power metal scene. This anthology showcases their iconic tracks and highlights the band’s significant lineup changes over the years, particularly following Timo Tolkki's departure, which led to a renewed focus on their musical direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Helloween· Blind Guardian· Gamma Ray
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Future Shock 4:35
- 2 Break the Ice 4:42
- 3 The Hands of Time 5:35
- 4 Twilight Time 5:50
- 5 Out of the Shadows 4:09
- 6 Hold on to Your Dream 3:34
- 7 Dreamspace 5:57
- 8 Atlantis 1:07
- 9 Abyss 4:59
- 10 Shattered 3:29
- 11 Against the Wind 3:47
- 12 Distant Skies 4:09
- 13 Stratovarius 6:22
- 14 Twilight Symphony 6:59
- 15 Speed of Light 3:03
- 16 Father Time 5:01
Disc 2
- 1 Will the Sun Rise 5:06
- 2 Stratosphere 4:51
- 3 Forever 3:06
- 4 The Kiss of Judas 5:49
- 5 Black Diamond 5:39
- 6 Forever Free 6:00
- 7 Paradise 4:27
- 8 SOS 4:13
- 9 No Turning Back 4:21
- 10 4000 Rainy Nights 5:59
- 11 Playing With Fire 4:13
- 12 Hunting High and Low 4:08
- 13 Will My Soul Ever Rest in Peace 4:56
- 14 Eagleheart 3:45
- 15 I Walk to My Own Song 5:03
- 16 Maniac Dance 4:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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