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Land of the Free

Gamma Ray · 1995

72 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal · power metal · speed metal

Epic melodies and soaring vocals intertwine with relentless rhythms, defining the power metal landscape of the mid-90s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like dynamic listening experience
  • epic melodies for uplifting moments
  • relentless rhythms for energetic sessions
  • soaring vocals for cathartic release
  • narrative peaks and valleys

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy immersive journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 29, 1995, 'Land of the Free' was Gamma Ray's fourth studio album and marked their rise as a leading band in power metal. This album came after their previous release, 'Insanity and Genius' (1993), further solidifying their sound and expanding their fan base globally. The band was transitioning into a more refined production style while maintaining their energetic essence.
Stylistic neighbors
Helloween· Blind Guardian· Stratovarius

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rebellion in Dreamland 8:44
  • 2 Man on a Mission 5:48
  • 3 Fairytale 0:49
  • 4 All of the Damned 5:00
  • 5 Rising of the Damned 0:43
  • 6 Gods of Deliverance 5:01
  • 7 Farewell 5:10
  • 8 Salvation's Calling 4:35
  • 9 Land of the Free 4:38
  • 10 The Saviour 0:39
  • 11 Abyss of the Void 6:01
  • 12 Time to Break Free 4:40
  • 13 Afterlife 4:45
  • 14 Heavy Metal Mania 4:49
  • 15 As Time Goes By 4:53
  • 16 The Silence ('95 version) 6:29

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