The Genesis
Yngwie Malmsteen · 2002
69 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal · neo-classical metal
A fiery blend of virtuosic guitar solos and symphonic arrangements that define neo-classical metal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- wave-like pacing and flow
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 24, 2002, 'The Genesis' was Yngwie Malmsteen's ninth studio album, following the commercially successful 'War to End All Wars' in 2000. At this point in his career, Malmsteen was solidifying his reputation as a leading guitarist within the neo-classical metal genre, blending technical prowess with rich musical compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steve Vai· Joe Satriani· Michael Angelo Batio
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Birth of the Sun 9:25
- 2 Plague in Lucifer’s Mind 4:30
- 3 Dying Man 8:47
- 4 Black Magic Suite, op. 3 12:52
- 5 Merlin’s Castle 4:55
- 6 Voodoo Nights 8:42
- 7 Hello 1:51
- 8 Voodoo Chile 12:18
- 9 On a Serious Note 5:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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