Will the Sun Rise?
Stratovarius · 1996
30 min · 6 tracks · power metal
Anthemic melodies and soaring vocals intertwine with intricate instrumentation, defining the essence of power metal.
Why this album works
'Will the Sun Rise?' was pivotal in advancing the band's popularity, landing them spots on European metal charts and contributing to the burgeoning power metal movement of the late '90s. The album's title track received significant airplay, helping to cement Stratovarius's influence on subsequent metal acts and establishing a template for melodic metal.
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening anthemic melodies for sing-alongs live performance energy throughout
- Context
- Released on September 21, 1996, 'Will the Sun Rise?' is Stratovarius's fifth studio album, showcasing their evolution within the power metal genre. This album followed their breakthrough with 'Episode' in 1996 and solidified their status as key players in the European metal scene, balancing melodic complexity and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amberian Dawn· Manowar· Majesty
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Will the Sun Rise? Standout 5:07
- 2 Speed of Light (live) Standout 3:23
- 3 Will the Sun Rise? (live) 5:25
- 4 Eternity (live) 6:33
- 5 Father Time (live) Standout 6:06
- 6 Distant Skies (live) 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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