KAMELOT · Poetry For The Poisoned | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Poetry For The Poisoned'

Kamelot's fourth studio album "Poetry for the Poisoned" stands as a towering achievement in symphonic metal, showcasing the band's ability to weave complex narratives through their signature blend of progressive elements and theatrical grandeur. Originally released in 2010, this masterpiece features an impressive roster of guest musicians including Simone Simons from Epica, Björn "Speed" Strid from Soilwork, and Jon Oliva from Savatage. The album's conceptual framework explores themes of love, loss, and redemption through a dark romantic lens that has become synonymous with Kamelot's storytelling prowess.

The record's centerpiece, the four-part "Poetry for the Poisoned" suite, demonstrates the band's compositional maturity and Roy Khan's exceptional vocal range. From the explosive opener "The Great Pandemonium" to the haunting ballad "House on a Hill," each track contributes to an overarching narrative that feels both intimate and epic. The production quality perfectly balances the orchestral arrangements with the metal foundation, creating a sound that's both powerful and nuanced. This reissue captures every detail of the original recording, making it essential for both longtime fans and newcomers to Kamelot's catalog.

For fans of:
Epica, Symphony X, Nightwish, Evergrey, and Sonata Arctica

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. The Great Pandemonium (feat. Bjorn "Speed" Strid)
A2. If Tomorrow Came
A3. Dear Editor
A4. The Zodiac (feat. Jon Oliva)
B1. Hunter's Season (feat. Gus G)
B2. House on a Hill (feat. Simone Simons)
B3. Necropolis

LP 2:
C1. My Train of Thoughts
C2. Seal of Woven Years
C3. Poetry for the Poisoned, Pt. I: Incubus
C4. Poetry for the Poisoned, Pt. II: So Long (feat. Simone Simons)
C5. Poetry for the Poisoned, Pt. III: All Is Over (feat. Simone Simons)
C6. Poetry for the Poisoned, Pt. IV: Dissection
D1. Once Upon a Time
D2. House on a Hill (Uncut Version feat. Simone Simons)
D3. visions of atlantis wanderers neon yellow 2-lp symphonic metal
D4. Digipak CD
D5. Digipak CD

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com