Album

Episode

Stratovarius

1996 · Rock

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Episode by Stratovarius

Episode is a Metal album by Stratovarius, originally released in 1996. On Gatefold: 48 pressings tracked.

About

Stratovarius's fifth studio album and the first release without any of the original Stratovarius members (since Tuomo Lassila was asked to leave after Fourth Dimension). Line-up: Timo Kotipelto - vocals Timo Tolkki - guitar Jari Kainulainen - bass Jens Johansson - keyboards Jörg Michael - drums Japanese bonus track: 13. When the Night Meets the Day Another Japan 2002 limited edition re-release (VICP-61768) also features 14. Future Shock '96.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Father Time5:01
  2. 2Will the Sun Rise?5:06
  3. 3Eternity6:55
  4. 4Episode2:01
  5. 5Speed of Light3:03
  6. 6Uncertainty5:59
  7. 7Season of Change6:56
  8. 8Stratosphere4:51
  9. 9Babylon7:09
  10. 10Tomorrow4:51
  11. 11Night Time Eclipse7:58
  12. 12Forever3:06

Sound DNA

  • Metal
  • Power Metal
  • heavy
  • triumphant
  • theatrical

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Recorded and mixed at Finnvox Studios, Helsinki between Oct. 95' - Feb. 96'.
Mastered at Finnvox Studios.
"Episode" and "Stratosphere" are instrumental songs.
The cat# on the runout area is actually the cat# of the corresponding CD edition.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Himmo BlomBACKING VOCALS
  • Jari KainulainenBASS
  • Jens JohanssonKEYBOARDS
  • Jörg MichaelDRUMS
  • Kimmo BlomBACKING VOCALS
  • Marko VaaraBACKING VOCALS
  • Pasi PuolakkaFLUTE
  • Reijo HarvonenCONDUCTOR STRINGS , CHOIR , SCORE
  • Reijo KarvonenCONDUCTOR CONDUCTOR, SCORE
  • Richard G. JohnsonBACKING VOCALS BACKING VOCALS, CONSULTANT BACKING VOCALS, OTHER
  • Richard JohnsonBACKING VOCALS
  • Sibelius String OrchestraSTRINGS
  • The Sibelius Academy QuartetSTRINGS
  • Timo KotipeltoVOCALS VOCALS, DESIGN CONCEPT
  • Timo TolkkiBACKING VOCALS GUITAR

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