 | | |
| | The Scarecrow | | | Music Artist : | | Avantasia | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Nuclear Blast Americ | | Release Date : | | 2008-02-05 | | Store Price : | | $15.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $15.98 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
|
|
|
|
|
CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Twisted Mind
2. Scarecrow
3. Shelter from the Rain
4. Carry Me Over
5. What Kind of Love
6. Another Angel Down
7. Toy Master
8. Devil in the Belfry
9. Cry Just a Little
10. I Don't Believe in Your Love
11. Lost in Space
| |
Other Artist Albums
|
|
|
|
Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
|
 not as good as the others
Submitted on: 2009-08-30 |
|
| Not sure why Tobias didn't continue his power/symphonic METAL epic. I'm not saying he needed a Metal Opera III but... something more METAL than this. But I still can't deny that it is a very well put together album with some sweet solos and kick ass lyrics. |
|
|
|
best album of 2008
Submitted on: 2009-04-19 |
|
The Scarecrow is an entity of epic proportions, a legendary opus of the metal gods that will leave you wanting more. It immediately hits you with Twisted Mind, then the masterpiece title track blows you away. At least it blew me away. I have listened to this album many, many times, and I never get sick of it. Tobias Sammet definately shines here, as he does in the other Avantasia works, not to mention his main band Edguy.
The album is totally different from the Metal Opera albums, yet it still delivers as much, if not more than those CD's. Some may think this work of art is not the same Avantasia that Tobias conceived with the Metal Opera, and therefore it is inferior, but I say it is better. It is more mature, rocks harder, and in my opinion, has better guest vocals than the previous offerings.
If you like classic metal, hair metal, power metal,or hard rock, get this album. |
|
|
|
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted on: 2009-03-09 |
|
| I absolutely love this cd. I listen to it every day. I thought the metal opera 1 & 2 were the best, but i prefer this one. |
|
|
|
A great metal find
Submitted on: 2009-02-04 |
|
The Good
If Edguy is Sammet's day job, then Avantasia is certainly his night one. The normally energetic highflying vocalist takes on a darker more ominous tone with this project. Roy Kahn of Kamelot lends a vocal hand on the hopeless lyrical scheme of "Twisted Mind." Despite the utter darkness it entails, both vocalists are on the game melodically. "The Scarecrow" is an epic 11+ minute affair that is not only enhanced by orchestral elements, but also power metal heavyweight Jorn Lande. Frantic rapid-fire riffage runs rampant on "Shelter From the Rain." The double-kick drum onslaught reminds you of early Helloween. And if that doesn't, guest vocalist Michael Kiske will. Hey, didn't he swear off metal? Sammet teams up with Amanda Somerville on the stunning duet "What Kind of Love." Their two vocal styles were truly made for each other. For "The Toy Master" Sammet employs a living scarecrow (I mean that with the utmost respect). Legendary shock-rocker Alice Cooper lends his gritty and scary vocals on this one. "Cry a Little" has a thematic element to it that will remind you of a Broadway or motion picture score. Powerful choruses, driving guitars, and over-the-top vocals elevate the energy level of "I Don't Believe in Your Love."
The Bad
Nada
The Verdict
Wow! I am almost at a loss for words. The Scarecrow is incredible. Sammet has no problem making the transition from energetic party man to dark storyteller. Guest appearance by some of the prominent names is metal certainly doesn't hurt this Avantasia effort, but it doesn't take away from the talent of Tobias Sammet either. A great metal find. |
|
|
|
WOW! Great stuff!!
Submitted on: 2009-01-14 |
|
I only recently discovered Edguy and am very impressed with their ability to shift from pure power music to enjoyable ballads. I wasn't sure what a solo effort from front man Tobias Sammett would be like. This CD rocks and uses several talented and recognizable vocalists to enhance the overall enjoyment of the music. The title song alone is worth the price. Jorn Lande sings with Tobias on several songs and his deep powerful voice adds a great dimension to an otherwise excellent CD.
Everyone that I've played this for loved it. I find myself listening to this CD more than any other recent purchases. Outstanding power metal with a couple of well written ballads. Highly recommended !!! |
|
|
|
