Nuclear Blast Records

2004

9/10

Sonata Arctica is one of those bands that can not only keep a fan hooked for years, but also give that same fan an individual sensation. They create a very original based sound for the fans and keep all of the songs interesting.

With Reckoning Night being their latest release, they seem to have kept that tradition.

The opening track to this cd explains easily how amazing they are. It opens up with a fast beat with blazing guitar and keyboards - but all of a sudden stops... and opens up to a new beat entirely. A brilliant idea. It not only sounded great, but its also an original idea.

Also, as you listen to the cd, most of the songs fade into each other. A better explanation of this is a song going right into the next song without stopping. It's hard to explain in words (but thats why you need to listen!).

Another amazing song on this cd is Wildfire. For the first thirty seconds or so, its a man talking to another man (however the second man justs laughs and sobs a little, representing a split personality). Soon after this the song opens into a fast beat. Followed up by this is a heavy metal guitar riff and mystic-sounding keyboards. Sadly, however, you can't much hear the bass...

As an addition to this already amazing album there is a bonus track on this album! Not on the track list, but revealied if listened to on the computer or listening to the whole last song. I'll leave this song as a surprise to fans (although most should expect to be dissappointed - a forewarning).

If i had to describe this  album in one word, it would be fantastic.

Another great addition to their many albums (all of which are more than worth listening to).

Stay updated with these guys! I also heard (HEARD) that they're awesome in concert!

Your Pal,
Johnny