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Symphony X is the first studio album by progressive metal band Symphony X, originally released in 1994 through Zero Corporation in Japan, and reissued in 1996 through Inside Out Music in Europe;[1] a remastered edition was reissued on January 13, 2004 through Inside Out Music. The album's release came about as a result of band guitarist Michael Romeo's 1994 solo album, The Dark Chapter, achieving success in Japan.[2] It is the only Symphony X album to feature singer Rod Tyler, who would be replaced by Russell Allen on all subsequent works.[3]
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| Studio album by Symphony X | ||||
| Released | Late 1994 | |||
| Recorded | August–September 1994 | |||
| Studio | The Hit Factory in New York City; The Castle Studios | |||
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| Length | 53:30 | |||
| Label | Zero Corporation | |||
| Producer | Symphony X | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| 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 are written by Symphony X.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 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
- Rod Tyler – vocals, engineering, mixing, production
- Michael Romeo – guitar, engineering, mixing, production
- Michael Pinnella – keyboard, engineering, mixing, production
- Jason Rullo – drums, engineering, mixing, production
- Thomas Miller – bass, engineering, mixing, production
- Mike Thompson – engineering, mixing
- Joseph M. Palmaccio – mastering
References
- Sharpe-Young, Garry (2009). "Symphony X". MusicMight. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
- Edwards, Owen (2008-03-04). "Michael Romeo Interview – A Perfect Symphony Part One: 1970's to 2000.". All Out Guitar. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
- "FAQ". symphonyx.com. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
- Taylor, Robert. "Symphony X - Symphony X". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2015-01-30.
External links
- Symphony X at symphonyx.com
- In Review: Symphony X "Symphony X" at Guitar Nine Records
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