Spellbound
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force · 2012
54 min · 13 tracks
A fusion of neoclassical melodies and heavy metal energy, showcasing virtuoso guitar performances and intricate compositions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- virtuoso performances to admire
- wave-like pacing throughout
- cathartic guitar-driven moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Spellbound' was released in 2012, Yngwie J. Malmsteen had already established himself as a prominent figure in the neoclassical metal genre. This album marked his return to solo work after a brief hiatus, following 2010's 'Relentless,' and showcased his continued evolution as a guitarist and composer.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spellbound 4:29
- 2 High Compression Fugue 3:20
- 3 Repent 3:15
- 4 Let Sleeping Dogs Lie 4:40
- 5 Majestic 12 Suite 1, 2 & 3 9:03
- 6 Electric Duet 1:34
- 7 Nasca Lines 2:56
- 8 Poisoned Minds 3:04
- 9 God of War 7:21
- 10 Iron Blues 3:26
- 11 Turbo Amadeus 1:12
- 12 From a Thousand Cuts 3:24
- 13 Requiem for the Lost Souls 6:17
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