Symphony X (album)
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
Symphony X is the first studio album by progressive metal band Symphony X, released in 1994 through Zero Corporation (Japan) and reissued in 1996 through Inside Out Music (Europe);[1] a remastered edition was reissued on January 13, 2004 through Inside Out. The album's release came about as a result of guitarist Michael Romeo's 1994 solo album, The Dark Chapter, achieving success in Japan.[2] This is the only Symphony X album to feature singer Rod Tyler, who would be replaced by Russell Allen on their subsequent album The Damnation Game.[3] "Masquerade" was re-recorded and renamed as "Masquerade '98" for the 1999 compilation album Prelude to the Millennium.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [4] |
Robert Taylor at AllMusic gave Symphony X 1.5 stars out of 5, noting the predominant Yngwie Malmsteen influences throughout the music and calling the album "Humble beginnings for what was to become a very original and influential band."[4]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Symphony X
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Into the Dementia" | 1:01 |
| 2. | "The Raging Season" | 5:01 |
| 3. | "Premonition" | 5:37 |
| 4. | "Masquerade" | 4:28 |
| 5. | "Absinthe and Rue" | 7:16 |
| 6. | "Shades of Grey" | 5:41 |
| 7. | "Taunting the Notorious" | 3:20 |
| 8. | "Rapture or Pain" | 5:05 |
| 9. | "Thorns of Sorrow" | 3:54 |
| 10. | "A Lesson Before Dying" | 12:07 |
| Total length: | 53:30 | |
Personnel
- Rod Tyler – vocals, engineering, mixing, production
- Michael Romeo – guitar, engineering, mixing, production
- Michael Pinnella – keyboard, engineering, mixing, production
- Jason Rullo – drums, engineering, mixing, production
- Thomas Miller – bass, engineering, mixing, production
- Mike Thompson – engineering, mixing
- Joseph M. Palmaccio – mastering
References
- ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry (2009). "Symphony X". MusicMight. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
- ^ Edwards, Owen (2008-03-04). "Michael Romeo Interview – A Perfect Symphony Part One: 1970's to 2000.". All Out Guitar. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
- ^ "FAQ". symphonyx.com. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
- ^ a b Taylor, Robert. "Symphony X - Symphony X". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
External links
- Symphony X at symphonyx.com
- In Review: Symphony X "Symphony X" at Guitar Nine Records