The best Scanner albums
5 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.
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Hypertrace
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1
Hypertrace
1988
A frenetic blend of power metal and electronic elements that transports listeners into a sci-fi narrative landscape.
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2
Mental Reservation
1995
An immersive blend of intricate electronic textures and haunting melodies, pushing the boundaries of sound art.
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3
Ball of the Damned
1997
A relentless fusion of intricate melodies and powerful vocals, embodying the spirit of late 90s power metal.
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Terminal Earth
1989
A sonic exploration of dystopian themes wrapped in powerful metal riffs and haunting melodies.
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5
Scantropolis
2002
A symphonic blend of power metal with atmospheric soundscapes and haunting melodies that evoke a cinematic journey.