Mental Reservation
Scanner · 1995
63 min · 11 tracks · power metal
A labyrinth of intricate melodies and relentless rhythms, uniting power metal with experimental soundscapes in a bold declaration of sonic exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Break the Seal — The opening track sets the tone with its high-energy riffs and complex arrangements, showcasing the band's technical prowess right from the start.
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Upright Liar — This track features dynamic shifts between softer passages and explosive choruses, embodying the album's thematic exploration of deceit and personal conflict.
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20th Century Crusade — Closing the album, this epic composition synthesizes various musical ideas presented throughout the record, making it a fitting culmination of Scanner's artistic vision.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate melodies that invite exploration
- relentless rhythms for focused sessions
- dynamic contrasts throughout the album
- immersive soundscapes to lose yourself
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Mental Reservation is Scanner's third studio album, following their acclaimed debut, Hypertrace. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the power metal scene while also experimenting with avant-garde elements that would distinguish their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Helloween· Blind Guardian· Stratovarius
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Break the Seal 5:27
- 2 Upright Liar 7:35
- 3 After the Storm 4:40
- 4 Your Infallible Smile 5:05
- 5 Conception of a Cure 5:08
- 6 Into a Brave Man's Mind 7:36
- 7 Out of Nowhere 4:59
- 8 Nightmare 3:50
- 9 Rubberman 5:38
- 10 Wrong Lane Society 5:45
- 11 20th Century Crusade 7:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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