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Elysium

Stratovarius · 2011

77 min · 13 tracks · power metal

Epic melodies and soaring guitar harmonies intertwine with symphonic arrangements in a power metal odyssey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 12, 2011, 'Elysium' marked Stratovarius's return after a brief hiatus and lineup changes, including the departure of longtime drummer Jörg Michael. This album is notable for being their first studio release since 2009's 'Polaris', showcasing a renewed creative energy and commitment to their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Helloween· Blind Guardian· Gamma Ray

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Darkest Hours 4:11
  • 2 Under Flaming Skies 3:52
  • 3 Infernal Maze 5:33
  • 4 Fairness Justified 4:21
  • 5 The Game Never Ends 3:54
  • 6 Lifetime in a Moment 6:39
  • 7 Move the Mountain 5:34
  • 8 Event Horizon 4:24
  • 9 Elysium 18:07
  • 10 Castaway 4:40
  • 11 Darkest Hours (demo) 4:33
  • 12 Against the Wind (live) 4:02
  • 13 Black Diamond (live) 7:30

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