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SONATA ARCTICA - Clear Cold Beyond · WHITE/BLACK MARBLED 2LP

Product information "SONATA ARCTICA - Clear Cold Beyond · WHITE/BLACK MARBLED 2LP"

White/black marbled double vinyl in gatefold sleeve. Etching on D side.

Background information über 'Clear Cold Beyond'

Sonata Arctica delivers another masterclass in melodic power metal with their latest offering, showcasing the Finnish masters at their most refined and emotionally charged. The album opens with the thunderous "First In Line", immediately establishing the band's signature blend of soaring melodies and intricate musicianship. Tony Kakko's distinctive vocals weave through complex arrangements that balance technical prowess with undeniable catchiness, while tracks like "California" and "Shah Mat" demonstrate the band's ability to craft both anthemic choruses and progressive interludes.

The emotional core of the record lies in its title track "Clear Cold Beyond", a haunting exploration of isolation and hope that builds from delicate piano passages to explosive crescendos. Songs like "Dark Empath" and "A Monster Only You Can't See" tackle deeper psychological themes with the band's characteristic blend of darkness and light. The inclusion of bonus tracks "A Ballad For The Broken" and "Toy Soldier" adds extra value, showcasing different facets of the band's songwriting evolution. This is Sonata Arctica firing on all cylinders, delivering both the epic grandeur longtime fans expect and fresh musical territories that keep their sound vital.

For fans of:
Stratovarius, Nightwish, Kamelot, Edguy, Helloween

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. First In Line
A2. California
A3. Shah Mat
A4. Dark Empath
B1. Cure For Everything
B2. A Monster Only You Can't See
B3. Teardrops
B4. Angel Defiled

LP 2:
C1. The Best Things
C2. Clear Cold Beyond
C3. A Ballad For The Broken (Bonus)
C4. Toy Soldier (Bonus)

Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com

Artist: Sonata Arctica
Color: Black
Label/Manufacturer: Atomic Fire Records
Vinyl specification: Gatefold Sleeve
Genre: Power Metal

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