Thunderstone [Import]

Product Description
Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: "Diamonds and Rust".

Thunderstone,Thunderstone,Avalon,Rock

Average customer rating: An obvious Statovarius clone, but a good one... Stratovarius's Infinite + Sonata Arctica-like vocalist Great POWER metal Not the Best Powermetal,But not the Worst Either

Thunderstone Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Americ ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Burning Tools of Destruction Visions Fright Night Stratovarius ASIN: B000068FY4 Release Date: 2002-07-09

Tracks:

1. Let The Demons Free
2. Virus
3. World's Cry
4. Me, My Enemy
5. Will To Power
6. Weak
7. Eyes Of A Stranger
8. Like Father, Like Son
9. Voice In A Dream
10. Spread My Wings

Customer Reviews:

An obvious Statovarius clone, but a good one..........2005-02-19

It shouldn't be no real shock to anyone insterested in heavy metal and Stratovarius that Thunderstone hails from the figid land of Finland. In fact, Thunderstone's music isn't that much different from their fellow countrymen. I've heard people refer to them as "shameless copycats" and all sorts of other terms that I can't exactly write here (but feel free to use your imagination).

While that might be true in some respects (for example, listen to the opening of the song "Eyes of a Stranger" - does it sound fimilar? It should if your a Stratovarius fan, considering it is a carbon copy of the opening of the Stratovarius song "Tommorrow", from their 1996 album Episode), Thunderstone is still solid heavy metal any way you look at it, even if it might not be hyper-original (what is original in today's world anyways?) Songs such as the speedy "Let the Demons Free" and "Like Father, Like Son", the soothing "World's Cry" and "Spread My Wings", to the mid-tempo "Virus" and "Eyes of a Stranger" prove that Thunderstone covers every corner and every kind of song you would expect a heavy metal band to cover on a album.

Still, Thunderstone is far from from being its own metalic entity like Sonata Arctica (who took an exsisting style - a.k.a. the Stratovarius style - and infused and tweaked it enough with their own touches to put it above and beyond the copycat label, well at least in my book). Add to the fact that even though this is a very good debut record, it never reaches the level of Sonata Arctica's Ecliptica or other extremely powerful debuts by other bands.

Thunderstone is definately a band to watch out for. Their sophomore release "The Burning" is a also good as well (even though I like this album more), and is a step in the right direction, as the band has begun to explore and experiment their own sound more and less dependent on sounding like other bands as much.

Stratovarius's Infinite + Sonata Arctica-like vocalist.......2003-09-30

What else is there to really say about such an amazing band. The first thing I must make note on is the amazing quality and production of the album. It'll feel like a Stratovarius album in the sense that the quaility is that good - not just how good the songs are and how well the band plays them. Yes, as you are about to read, the songs are wonderful, but the production makes this album a true jewel, similar to Oratory's new CD. So, if you've been reading my other reviews, you should know by now that I don't bother reviewing albums by popular bands - all has already been said about them!

So onto Thunderstone... the only thing that gets to me is that they couldn't actually come up with a name for their album. It's just self titled. Oh and the other thing is that it is rather short - I think... either 42 or 48 minutes - no longer than that. Another big note for Stratovarius hints in Thunderstone is that Timo Tolkki from Stratovarius lets loose in the song "Like Father, Like Son", that I'm listening to now. It is the fastest song on the album and I can compare it to... oh I don't know... ... Find Your Own Voice on Elements Part I? Certainly not as heavy as Father Time on Episode.

So about the songs individually. Fortunately, I have been listening to this CD a lot since I got it for my birthday, so I'm fresh with it's sound. The opener is only 4 minutes, but will give you a perfect of a preview of what you're about to hear - not like a one-hit-wonder, or even a song that just doesn't sound like the rest of the album. Eagleheart by Stratovarius on Elements Part I and Everdream by Nightwish found on Century Child are good examples of songs that stand out on the album. (Okay, here's Timo's riff.) You can tell that a more experienced guitarrist joins in for a brief second there. Also, if you've listened to Infinite, then sure, you'll recognize his style. Let's see, where was I? Oh yeah, track 2. Most second songs immediately draw you away with their inferiorority to the first song, which "Will the Sun Rise" on Episode get sucked into easily, but not Thunderstone's. Also, after the 2nd chorus, it gets really cool - you just have to hear it. Then comes the third song, another mid tempo one. Track 4 is faster and a great transition into the first of 2 perfect songs on the album. And when I say perfect, I mean if Stratovarius or Sonata Arctica was playing them, it wouldn't sound ANY better. "Will to Power" is by far the longest song on the album clocking in at about 8:30. It reminds me of Ivory Tower's "Treehouse", for some reason. You can almost go as far to... oh yes! This is a great comparison... "Fantasia", on Elements Part I. A pattern of choruses only twice with a long intro. It's a great slower song. Then is track 6, a shorter one, and then 7 will get stuck in your head between your 3rd and 4th listens. The chorus is repeated a fourth time right after the third with a different tone and God does it sound perfect. I'm telling you, this is just as good as Stratovarius. Like Father, Like Son I've already raved about, and then track 9 I don't remember that well, but track 10, if I remember correctly, is a great slower, ending, non-epic song. It's very enjoyable.

This, along with Mirror of Madness, a CD I reviewed earlier today, is one of VERY FEW CDs that deserve about 6,000 stars. You just can't be disappointed. I can't recommend other bands you might like if you like Thunderstone. There are too few bands with this quality of production that I can't recommend Skylark and such - you might not appreciate them, even though they are played to perfection, because of the production.

Great POWER metal.......2003-07-01

This isnt a bad cd at all. Great guitars and druming as well as the nice high pitched voice. Songs that got my attenion were "Let the Demons Free", "Virus", and "Eyes of a stranger". This was a great debut cd and I see a bright furture for them.

Not the Best Powermetal,But not the Worst Either.......2003-06-06

I picked this up used just to check out something new.I was pleasently surprised at the great production and sound on this CD.I was also surprised at how "poppy" some of the songs were.Almost more AOR than power metal at times.Alot of keyboards on this album.I'd call this CD Strato-Lite to give a comparison.For a debut though,it's not bad.The vocals are strong and clean,the guitars are just average though and the keys are average too.The best song is Will To Power.About seven minutes long and starting mellow and progressing into a heavier vibe.Very good song.The rest of the songs are just average.Plenty of energy though.Just not on par with the best power metal bands.I'd be interested to see how this band progresses,but as of now they're not really anything special.I'd recommend getting Helloween's The Dark Ride or Sonata Arctica's Silence instead.

Average customer rating: The Burning Is One Hot Title! Malmsteen plus great vocalist & keyboardist, minus narcissism Very Good But not as Great as I was Hoping For.... Simply Amazing Another great european band!

Burning Thunderstone Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Americ ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Finland | Scandinavia | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Thunderstone Tools of Destruction Melancholy Beast Lord of Earth and Heavens Heir Visions ASIN: B00011MK88 Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

1. Until We Touch the Burning Sun
2. Break the Emotion
3. Mirror Never Lies
4. Tin Star Man
5. Spire
6. Sea of Sorrow
7. Side by Side
8. Drawn to the Flame
9. Forth into the Black
10. Evil Within

Album Description

Second offering from Thunderstone showcases the band's ever-growing repertoire and uncanny ability to write thought provoking lyrics and compose dramatic emotion evoking songs that can recycle in your head for days. Essential for fans of Blind Guardian, Stratovarius and Rhapsody. Ten tracks. Nuclear Blast. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

The Burning Is One Hot Title!.......2006-09-08

This is the best of Thunderstone. Any metalhead looking to spice up their collection should give The Burning a try. It has emotional vocals, killer guitar solos, good melodies, and textbook drumming. Overall it is excellent. Five stars.

Malmsteen plus great vocalist & keyboardist, minus narcissism.......2005-06-25

simply amazing piece of work! even the guy like me who is a death metal maniac is astoned by their melodic metal.
I decided to collect this group, they are my new heros.

Very Good But not as Great as I was Hoping For...........2005-05-27

I sampled a couple fast tunes of theirs on the internet before purchasing this CD....

But I was disappointed more of the songs were not as up-tempo as I'd like....

They are a good band though, with several good songs, and very good production quality....I personally liked the faster ones, like Break The Emotion....

So, anyway, they are a good band, have tremendous potential, but are not consistently fast enough for my tastes quite yet, like maybe a Sonata Arctica, or a DragonForce....but I'll have to take another listen to them, see if they grow on me, and I'll have to keep an eye out for them to see if they grow as a band more toward my tastes....

Simply Amazing.......2004-08-05

Thunderstone blew me away with their first effort and they have done it again, "The Burning" is an amazing piece of melodic power metal, full of catchy choruses, nice guitar and bass lines and some awesome guitar solo's

Standout Tracks: Until We Touch The Burning Sun, Sea Of Sorrow, Drawn To The Flame, Evil Within

Another great european band!.......2004-06-13

let me tell you this band is groundbreaking. powerful songs with a bunch of melodies. All the songs are catchy with great riffs and keyboard solos. I would totally recommed this to any one who is likes edguy, sonata arctica.

fav songs: Spire, Forth into the Black, Sea of Sorrow.

Average customer rating:

Evolution 4.0 Thunderstone Manufacturer: Avalon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Become Death Ancient Spirit Rising Dimensions Waterlines Ghost Opera ASIN: B000N3SXMQ Release Date: 2007-04-02

Tracks:

1. Evolution 4.0
2. Forevermore
3. Roots Of Anger
4. 10,000 Ways
5. Holding On To My Pain
6. Swirled
7. Down With Me
8. Face In The Mirror
9. Solid Ground
10. Source
11. Great Man Down
12. Riddle(Bonus Track)

Album Description

Japanese pressing of Thunderstone's 'Evolution 4.0'. This version includes one bonus track, 'The Riddle'. JVC. 2007.

Average customer rating:

Thunderstone Thunderstone Manufacturer: Release ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Finland | Scandinavia | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Episode ASIN: B000008HXA Release Date: 1994-03-08

Album Description

Classy power metal from this hungry Finnish five-piece. Will please fans of Nocturnal Rites and Helloween. Nuclear Blast . 2002.

Average customer rating: This CD will change your life!

Stained Glass Trash Phoenix Thunderstone Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001EXM Release Date: 1997-11-04

Tracks:

1. Stained Kiss Of Trash
2. Gypsy Moth
3. Unclean Love
4. Sleight Of Hand
5. Secret
6. Minute In Black
7. In & Out Of Time
8. Neon
9. Rabid Magicians
10. Dogs & Salvation
11. Midnight Piss
12. Dead Dance
13. Wreck On The Highway

Customer Reviews:

This CD will change your life!.......1998-11-27

I read a review of their live show when they played in New York at Coney Island High, it intrigued me enough to buy the album when I saw it as I was browsing for new music. The CD went into my stereo and my room was set on musical fire, as I enjoyed the reminiscent sounds of the Stooges meets the GunClub and The Jesus and Mary Chain, in some sort of VooDoo rite.

Average customer rating: A great dark CD.

Picnic With the Dead Phoenix Thunderstone Manufacturer: Heyday ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000005ZEK Release Date: 2000-06-26

Tracks:

1. She
2. Little Spider
3. Shadow Man
4. Free
5. Pinprick
6. Falling From Love
7. Honeymoon
8. Moonshine Lover
9. The Wake

Customer Reviews:

A great dark CD........1998-08-08

This is a great CD. It reminded me of Jesus and the Mary Chain, The Breeders, or Pixies. If you like those bands you are really going to love these guys. Also, I've heard their live shows are so awsome!

Average customer rating:

Ride of the Lawless Phoenix Thunderstone Manufacturer: Scratchie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000005DQY Release Date: 1996-11-05

Tracks:

1. Hour of the Wolf
2. Criminal
3. Sun [Live]
4. Flower Gala [Live]
5. Drowning
6. Riddle Flesh
7. Three Stone Hearth
8. Wake [Live]

Average customer rating:

Phoenix Thunderstone Phoenix Thunderstone Manufacturer: Heyday ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000IMQG Release Date: 1999-05-11

Tracks:

1. Stained Kiss Of Trash (Live)
2. I Could Fall In Love
3. Hairy Carrie
4. Unclean Love (Live)
5. Dead Dance (Live)
6. Snake Bomb City
7. Honeymoon (Live)
8. Midnight Piss (Live)
9. Flower Gala (Live)
10. Rabid Magicians (Live)
11. Oblivion (Virtual Audio Track)

Average customer rating:

Tools of Destruction Thunderstone ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0009EJCCY Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. Tool of the Devil
2. Without Wings
3. Liquid of the Kings
4. I Will Come Again
5. Welcome to the Real
6. Last Song
7. Another Time
8. Feed the Fire
9. Weight of the World
10. Land of Innocence

Album Description

Import Digi-pak pressing. Nuclear Blast. 2005.

Average customer rating:

Tools of Destruction Thunderstone Manufacturer: Avalon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00092QURG Release Date: 2005-05-30

Tracks:

1. Tool Of The Devil
2. Without Wings
3. Liquid Of The Kings
4. I Will Come Again
5. Welcome To The Real
6. Last Song
7. Another Time
8. Feed The Fire
9. Weight Of The World
10. Land Of The Innocence
11. Rainbow In The Dark (Bonus Track)

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