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Blast from the Past

Gamma Ray · 2000

126 min · 21 tracks · heavy metal · power metal · speed metal

A vibrant fusion of soaring vocals and intricate guitar work, embodying the spirit of classic power metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • soaring vocals for cathartic release
  • engaging storytelling through song
  • for road trip energy
  • two-halves listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Blast from the Past' is Gamma Ray's sixth studio album, following their acclaimed 1999 release 'Land of the Free.' At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the power metal genre, having established a dedicated fanbase with their earlier works. The album showcases a blend of new material alongside reimagined tracks from their past.
Stylistic neighbors
Helloween· Blind Guardian· Stratovarius

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Welcome 0:57
  • 2 Lust for Life 5:26
  • 3 Heaven Can Wait 4:29
  • 4 Heading for Tomorrow 14:59
  • 5 Changes 5:28
  • 6 Rich & Famous 4:53
  • 7 One With the World 4:49
  • 8 Dream Healer 7:34
  • 9 Tribute to the Past 4:46
  • 10 Last Before the Storm 4:57
  • 11 Heal Me 7:34

Disc 2

  • 1 Rebellion in Dreamland 8:46
  • 2 Man on a Mission 5:44
  • 3 Land of the Free 4:37
  • 4 The Silence 6:28
  • 5 Beyond the Black Hole 5:59
  • 6 Somewhere Out in Space 5:27
  • 7 Valley of the Kings 3:50
  • 8 Anywhere in the Galaxy 6:35
  • 9 Send Me a Sign 4:05
  • 10 Armageddon 8:50

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