Monuments
Edguy · 2017
173 min · 50 tracks · power metal
Power metal anthems blend soaring vocals and intricate instrumentation with a theatrical flair.
Why this album works
'Monuments' serves as a retrospective celebration of Edguy's career, featuring reimagined versions of classic songs that resonate with both long-time fans and newcomers. The album not only achieved commercial success but also solidified the band's status within the power metal genre, demonstrating their ability to adapt while honoring their roots.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys theatrical anthems for celebration immersive journey through storytelling
- Context
- By the time 'Monuments' was released in 2017, Edguy had established themselves as a prominent force in power metal since their formation in 1992. This album follows their 2014 release 'Space Police: Defenders of the Crown', showcasing a continued evolution in their sound while celebrating their extensive catalogue through re-recorded tracks alongside new material.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Majesty· Manowar· Amberian Dawn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ravenblack 5:08
- 2 Wrestle the Devil 4:00
- 3 Open Sesame 5:00
- 4 Landmarks 4:34
- 5 The Mountaineer 3:57
- 6 9‐2‐9 3:47
- 7 Defenders of the Crown Standout 5:42
- 8 Save Me 3:46
- 9 The Piper Never Dies Standout 10:09
- 10 Lavatory Love Machine Standout 4:23
- 11 King of Fools 4:20
- 12 Superheroes 3:19
- 13 Love Tyger 4:27
- 14 Ministry of Saints 5:03
- 15 Tears of a Mandrake 7:12
Disc 2
- 1 Mysteria 5:46
- 2 Vain Glory Opera 6:09
- 3 Rock of Cashel 6:18
- 4 Judas at the Opera 7:19
- 5 Holy Water 4:13
- 6 Spooks in the Attic 4:03
- 7 Babylon 6:13
- 8 The Eternal Wayfarer 8:49
- 9 Out of Control 5:05
- 10 Land of the Miracle 6:33
- 11 Key to My Fate 4:33
- 12 Space Police 6:03
- 13 Reborn in the Waste 4:19
Disc 3
- 1 Mysteria
- 2 Under the Moon
- 3 Navigator
- 4 Wake Up the King
- 5 Land of the Miracle
- 6 Lavatory Love Machine Standout
- 7 Vain Glory Opera
- 8 Fallen Angels
- 9 The Piper Never Dies Standout
- 10 Babylon
- 11 King of Fools
- 12 Chalice of Agony
- 13 Tears of a Mandrake
- 14 Out of Control
- 15 Love Tyger
- 16 Robin Hood 4:35
- 17 Two Out of Seven
- 18 Ministry of Saints 3:54
- 19 Superheroes 3:22
- 20 Lavatory Love Machine Standout 3:59
- 21 King of Fools 3:35
- 22 All the Clowns 3:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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