Symphony X (album)

Symphony X
Studio album by Symphony X
Released Late 1994
Recorded August–September 1994
Studio The Hit Factory in New York City; The Castle Studios
Genre Progressive metal, neoclassical metal
Length 53:30
Label Zero
Producer Symphony X
Symphony X chronology
Symphony X
(1994)
The Damnation Game
(1995)

Symphony X is the first studio album by progressive metal band Symphony X, released in 1994 through Zero Corporation (Japan) and reissued in 1996 through Inside Out Music (Europe);[1] a remastered edition was reissued on January 13, 2004 through Inside Out. The album's release came about as a result of guitarist Michael Romeo's 1994 solo album, The Dark Chapter, achieving success in Japan.[2] This is the only Symphony X album to feature singer Rod Tyler, who would be replaced by Russell Allen on their subsequent album The Damnation Game.[3] "Masquerade" was re-recorded and renamed as "Masquerade '98" for the 1999 compilation album Prelude to the Millennium.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]

Robert Taylor at AllMusic gave Symphony X 1.5 stars out of 5, noting the predominant Yngwie Malmsteen influences throughout the music and calling the album "Humble beginnings for what was to become a very original and influential band."[4]

Track listing

All tracks written by Symphony X.

No.TitleLength
1."Into the Dementia"  1:01
2."The Raging Season"  5:01
3."Premonition"  5:37
4."Masquerade"  4:28
5."Absinthe and Rue"  7:16
6."Shades of Grey"  5:41
7."Taunting the Notorious"  3:20
8."Rapture or Pain"  5:05
9."Thorns of Sorrow"  3:54
10."A Lesson Before Dying"  12:07
Total length:53:30

Personnel

References

  1. Sharpe-Young, Garry (2009). "Symphony X". MusicMight. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
  2. Edwards, Owen (2008-03-04). "Michael Romeo Interview – A Perfect Symphony Part One: 1970's to 2000.". All Out Guitar. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
  3. "FAQ". symphonyx.com. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
  4. 1 2 Taylor, Robert. "Symphony X - Symphony X". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
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