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Episode

 
Album Review: Episode

  • Artist: Stratovarius
  • Rating: StarStarStar
  • Release Date: 1996
  • Total Time: 68:28
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

Episode is indeed a big step for Stratovarius. It's the album on which they finally reached the sound that would last for years. So everything seems to be all right, except for the fact that Episode doesn't work so well as a whole. There are perfect hits like "Father Time," "Will the Sun Rise," and "Speed of Light," but the rest of the material fails in comparison, as is isn't as catchy or well put together. But despite these small lacks, Episode is very enjoyable. Each member of Stratovarius is a virtuoso of his instrument, and ever since Fourth Dimension they've played very well together. The best thing, however, is the diverse sound, which compensates for the lack of good songs. So, if you enjoyed the last two Stratovarius albums, you will love Episode. ~ Antti J. Ravelin, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Father Time (Lyrics) Timo Tolkki, Timo Kotipelto Stratovarius (5:01)
Will the Sun Rise? Timo Tolkki Stratovarius (5:06)
Eternity Timo Tolkki Stratovarius (6:55)
Episode [Instrumental] Timo Tolkki Stratovarius (2:01)
Speed of Light Timo Tolkki Stratovarius (3:03)
Uncertainty Stratovarius (5:58)
Season of Change Timo Tolkki Stratovarius (6:56)
Stratosphere [Instrumental] Timo Tolkki Stratovarius (4:52)
Babylon Timo Tolkki Stratovarius (7:09)
Tomorrow Timo Tolkki, Daniel Johns Stratovarius (4:51)
Night Time Eclipse Timo Tolkki Stratovarius (7:58)
Forever (Lyrics) Timo Tolkki Stratovarius (3:08)
When the Night Meets the Day [*] Timo Tolkki Stratovarius (5:30)

Credits

Timo Tolkki (Arranger), Timo Tolkki (Producer), Stratovarius (Main Performer), Dick Lindberg (Photography), Kimmo Blom (Vocals), T.T. Hakadu (Engineer), Timo Hotipelto (Conceptual Assistance), Marisa Jacobi (Typography), Rene Siren (Engineer), Pasi Puolakka (Flute)
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  • Genres: Rock

Biography

The progressive rock band Episode was formed in the mid-'80s and released several tape-only albums before recording their first CD, Starlight Tales (1993). Compared to classic progressive bands such as Yes, King Crimson, and Procol Harum, the band added a unique twist with having a female lead singer, Roe Tyler. The group also consisted of guitarist Tom Finch, Gary Scheumstuhl (drums, percussion), and Don Tyler (bass, 12-string guitar, vocals). Finch later left and was replaced by former Now guitarist Gary Morrell. Finch would appear, however, as a session musician on Starlight Tales. The band also originally featured guitarist Brian Verhalen, who left after 1990's Into the Epicenter. ~ Geoff Orens, All Music Guide
Wikipedia: Episode (album)
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Episode
Studio album by Stratovarius
Released April 22, 1996
Recorded Finnvox Studios,
October 1995 - February 1996
Genre Power metal
Length 1:02:58, 1:08:28 (with bonus)
Label Noise
Producer Timo Tolkki
Professional reviews
Stratovarius chronology
Fourth Dimension
(1995)
Episode
(1996)
Visions
(1997)

Episode is an album by the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius. This is the first album involving keyboard player Jens Johansson and drummer Jörg Michael.

Track listing

All lyrics written by Timo Kotipelto except where noted, all music composed by Timo Tolkki except where noted.

# Title Lyrics Music Length
1. "Father Time"   Kotipelto and Johnson   5:01
2. "Will the Sun Rise?"       5:06
3. "Eternity"       6:55
4. "Episode"       2:01
5. "Speed of Light"       3:03
6. "Uncertainty"     Kotipelto 5:58
7. "Season of Change"   Tolkki   6:56
8. "Stratosphere"   Richard Johnson   4:52
9. "Babylon"   Tolkki   7:09
10. "Tomorrow"       4:51
11. "Night Time Eclipse"       7:58
12. "Forever"   Tolkki   3:08
13. "When the Night Meets the Day" (Japan bonus track) Tolkki   5:30

Personnel

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  • Mixed by Mikko Karmila/Timo Tolkki
  • Engineered by TT Oksala/Timo Tolkki
  • Mastered by Mika Jussila
  • Cover by Sakari Peltola
  • Richard Johnson - lyrical consultant, backing vocals




 
 

 

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