Glory [Import]

glory [import]

Track Listings
1. Sunny Days
2. Find Out Lover
3. I Got a Feeling
4. Mrs. Walker
5. You Can Believe
6. Hot Momma
7. Get Up
8. Nightmare
9. Dawn

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Product Description
CD reissue of the heavy psychedelic rock band's fourth and final album, originally released in 1973 on Avalanche. Nine tracks. Original artwork. Akarma Records release. Miniature gatefold LP sleeve.

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Glory [Import]
Vain Glory Opera
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Vain Glory Opera
  • Plenty to enjoy on this albeit early Edguy effort.
  • One of the best metal albums I ever bought...
  • Amazing stuff. Blows away mainstream crap.
  • 1 of the best Power Metal cds of all time!!!
 Vain Glory Opera
Edguy
Manufacturer: Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007LZZF
Release Date: 2002-09-23

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. Until We Rise Again
  3. How Many Miles
  4. Scarlet Rose
  5. Out of Control
  6. Vain Glory Opera
  7. Fairytale
  8. Walk on Fighting
  9. Tomorrow
  10. No More Foolin'
  11. Hymn

Album Description

Asian edition of the German progressive metal act's 1998 album. Deleted in the U.S. & most other territories. Seoul Records.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Vain Glory Opera.......2007-02-07

This is an early EdGuy CD - it has alot of good songs (as I would expect from anything EdGuy does) but I think many are not quite the same caliber as their later work. I still enjoy listening to it, the title track absolutely ROCKS, but it may require listening more times through to fully appreciate it than some of their other stuff.

3 out of 5 stars Plenty to enjoy on this albeit early Edguy effort........2006-09-01

After my 1st few listens to this CD (Edguy's 2nd full length album), I was inclined to chalk it up as another developmental step for Edguy. A big step forward from their debut mind you, with some good moments, but still too far away from what they would become to strongly recommend to fans of their more recent work. And frankly I couldn't quite fathom what some other fans and reviewers (some of whose reviews are on this page!) were hearing that I wasn't, praising this CD with comments like "greatest power metal CD ever," etc. (And I guess my final rating says I still don't, but trust me this is a very enthusiastic 3 out of 5). In particular I was puzzled by folks who feel Vain Glory Opera is better than Theater of Salvation (the follow-up to this one), given that TOS is almost universally regarded as the milestone that launched Edguy into the metal stratosphere. Well, I'm here to say that I think I get it now.

There are just some terrific songs here that have grown on me pretty quickly after repeated listens, even a couple that could hold their own among Edguy's best. The one element that sets this CD apart---in particular from its follow-up (Theater)---is the noticeably heavier sound, crunchier guitars, and overall more urgent, in-your-face delivery. Another thing I like is that the guitar solos here are no less melodic, yet display a little more flash and aggression than on some other Edguy albums (and I say this not counting Timo Tolkki's guest solos). In contrast, Theater of Salvation (for those who have heard it and haven't heard this) has a little more of a measured and restrained, almost perfectionist vibe to it, and I think that is a big part of what those who prefer Vain Glory Opera are tuned into---VGO is just more loose and balls-to-the-wall. A fine example of this is track 10, "No More Foolin'." It's easily one of Edguy's heaviest songs, the intro literally jumps out of the speakers, and it features an outright thrash metal breakdown at a little past the 3:30 mark that totally smokes and is not your everyday Edguy.

Another bonus here is Hansi Kursch's (of Blind Guardian) potent yet all too brief guest vocals on "Out of Control" and the title track, which incidentally are 2 of the album's best songs. The refrain Hansi delivers on "Out of Control" really adds an emotional punch each time the chorus comes around. Speaking of vocals, compared to other albums Tobias Sammett's delivery sounds a little different on this one. Can't quite put my finger on it, but it seems maybe he sings more consistently in a middle register here compared to other albums, and has a more "operatic" delivery? Not sure that's the right word, but I definitely hear something a little different, and I wonder if Hansi's style and presence here perhaps subconsciously rubbed off a bit in Tobi's performance? Anyhow, that's just my idle speculation. Nevertheless, Tobi sounds as great as ever and his delivery fits the material perfectly.

So, when push comes to shove, I guess I would still have to say that I think the compositions, arrangements, and overall production---while less heavy---are a bit more mature, tight and polished on Theater of Salvation, but I definitely understand why many prefer Vain Glory Opera. For me there are also just a couple of miniscule moments of unintentional cheese on VGO---a too kitschy keyboard part here, a slightly awkward vocal bit there---that keep me from rating this 4 or higher. They are only momentary distractions, but they are exactly the kinds of things you don't hear on Edguy's later work.

Bottom line: if you've heard everything from Theater of Salvation onward (or likely only Mandrake onward if you're from the USA) and you want MORE EDGUY, but you're worried this early career effort might disappoint you . . . do not be afraid! Get this! You'll notice some differences and it may take a few listens, but it's got some truly great songs and contains everything you already love about Edguy.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best metal albums I ever bought..........2004-08-16

...definitely is Edguy's Vain Glory Opera. Power Metal from the beginning to the end - awesome. Tobias Sammets voice is stunning, bringing up the variety from ballads to fast and heavy tracks.

A MUST!

Joe

5 out of 5 stars Amazing stuff. Blows away mainstream crap........2004-05-20

If you look up the word "talent" in the dictionary, you will see a picture of this band right next to it. This album is as perfect as a metal record can be. Not a single mediocre track, nothing to be skipped, you can play this one over and over again, soon finding yourself to sing along to most songs.
Edguy is AWESOME. This album is AWESOME as well. Want symphonic-style choruses? Want hard riffs? Want great creative drumming? Want amazing guitar solos? This one's got it all.
Some people say "Theater of Salvation" is better than this album, but I strongly disagree. "Vain Glory Opera" is perfection at its most perfect.

5 out of 5 stars 1 of the best Power Metal cds of all time!!!.......2004-03-16

This one is right up there with Helloween's Keeper of vthe 7 keys ptII. Not a bad song on the entire album, one listen will blow you away!! Well worth the import price if you can't find it used.
Hit or Miss
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Song by a even greater band
 Hit or Miss
New Found Glory
Manufacturer: Mca Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005JRM9
Release Date: 2001-08-21

Tracks:

  1. Hit Or Miss (Waited Too Long)
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No U.S. release exists for 'Hit Or Miss (Waited Too Long)', the first hit & single from New Found Glory, the third album from Floridian emo-punk rockers. It's backed on this Australian import with 'You've Got A Friend In Pennsylvania' from their 1999 outing Nothing Gold Can Stay and two previously unreleased non-album tracks: 'So Many Ways' and the CD-ROM video to 'Hit Or Miss'. Slimline jewel case. 2001 release.

Album Details

Coral Springs, Florida Emo-punk band serve up their MCA debut with 'Hit Or Miss'. A choppy, up tempo mish mash of punk and power pop sensibilites slashed with Emo.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Song by a even greater band.......2001-06-29

With such a great cd as the self titled hit of 2000 and the latter cd titled "nothing gold can stay". As you probably already know on "Nothing gold can stay" there is a version of HIT OR MISS, however it is a lot different from the self-titled version. On this import, you'll get a rare collectible and new and better versions. Get it before all the blink fans can. Peace out.
No Nuts No Glory
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    		No Nuts No Glory
    Die Happy
    Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
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    ASIN: B000IOM9PC
    Release Date: 2006-10-20

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    1. Addictive
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    13. Gimme Gimme
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    2006, Studio Album from German Pop-rock Band.
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      		The Big Noise [Japan Import]
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      ASIN: B000LIBU8M

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      Head on Collision
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        New Found Glory
        Manufacturer: Geffen Import
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        Release Date: 2003-12-09

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        1. Head on Collision
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        3. Something I Call Personality [Radio Session]
        4. Head on Collision
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        Album Description

        Australian tour 2003 exclusive single taken from the 2002 album, 'Sticks & Stones'. The title track is backed with four non-LP tracks, 'Head On Collision' (Radio Session), 'Something I Call Personality' (Radio Session), 'Head On Collision' (Video), & 'Understatement' (Video). Geffen. 2003.

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            		Failure's Not Flattering
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            Taken from the 2004 album 'Catalyst '. Includes two non-LP tracks. MCA. 2004.

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            Head on Collision 1
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              		Head on Collision 1
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              Release Date: 2002-12-17

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              My Friends Over You 2
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                		My Friends Over You 2
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                  		My Friends Over You
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