Therion - Secret of the Runes [Japan Bonus Tracks]

Title: Secret of the Runes [Japan Bonus Tracks] Artist: Therion Release Date: 11/13/2001 Re-Released On: 3/26/2002 Label: Toy's Factory Records Album Type(s): live UPCs: 4988061872766, 766488350326 Genre: Rock Styles: Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Scandinavian Metal, Symphonic Black Metal Moods: Eerie, Volatile, Dramatic, Ethereal, Hypnotic, Lush, Nocturnal, Ominous, Theatrical, Visceral, Elegant, Epic Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Ginnungagap
2. Midgard
3. Asgåro
4. Jotunheim
5. Schwarzalbenheim
6. Liusalfheim
7. Muspelheim
8. Nifelheim
9. Vanaheim
10. Helheim
11. Secret of the Runes
12. Crying Days
13. Summernight City
14. Seawinds

Year Type Label Catalog # 2002 CD Toy's Factory Records 87276

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Secret of the Runes is a concept album whose concept is centuries old. Norse mythology is said to have nine different worlds or planes, and each world gets a track devoted to it. With the lyrics that are sung in several different languages, it's hard to keep up unless you're a UN translator in your spare time. However, the operatic overtures transcend verbal communication, as every song swells and recedes with majestic aplomb, taking the listener on a ride that sounds more like a very loud opera instead of anything with a metallic base. Christofer Johnsson's gothic flair for the dramatic has never been more pronounced than on this, the band's tenth album, and the life he breathes into underground metal will make up for the breath it takes away from its listeners. Metallica's forays with a symphonic orchestra sound like being stuck between two radio stations compared to the seamless integration of metallic trappings and Wagnerian soundscapes. Therion continues to be one of the most painstakingly original acts, and even those who think the band strays too far from their roots with each subsequent album have to marvel at the musicianship and imagination Therion displays on Secret of the Runes. [The Japanese version contains three bonus tracks.] ~ Brian O'Neill, All Music Guide

Name Credits Anna Rodell Soloist, Violin Ayman Al Fakir French Horn C.J. Johnson Producer Christofer Johnsson Guitar (Rhythm), Assistant Engineer, Arranger, Keyboards Erika Anderson Soloist, Alto (Vocals) Johan Morén Violin Johan Niemann Guitar (Bass), Bass Josef Cabrales-Alin Violin Kristian Niemann Guitar (Rhythm), Guitar, Assistant Engineer Mika Jussila Mastering Mikko Karmila Mastering, Mixing Monica Jönsson Cello Therion Producer Thomas Ewerhard Layout Design