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Fright Night

Stratovarius · 1989

66 min · 14 tracks · power metal

A high-energy blend of melodic riffs and soaring vocals that encapsulate the essence of Finnish power metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • energetic workout motivation
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 1, 1989, 'Fright Night' was Stratovarius's third studio album, following their previous effort, 'Dreamspace'. At this time, the band was solidifying its place within the burgeoning European power metal scene, showcasing an evolution in songwriting and technical prowess that would define their future work.
Stylistic neighbors
Helloween· Blind Guardian· Gamma Ray

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Future Shock 4:36
  • 2 False Messiah 5:20
  • 3 Black Night 3:43
  • 4 Witch Hunt 3:22
  • 5 Fire Dance 2:20
  • 6 Fright Night 8:14
  • 7 Night Screamer 4:48
  • 8 Darkness 6:57
  • 9 Goodbye 1:17
  • 10 Speed of Light (live) 3:17
  • 11 Will the Sun Rise? (live) 5:29
  • 12 Eternity (live) 6:33
  • 13 Father Time (live) 6:06
  • 14 Distant Skies (live) 4:24

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