Elements, Pt. 2 is an album by the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius.

Scandinavian prog-power-metal specialists Stratovarius begin their sequel to 2002's Elements, Pt. 1 with a neo-classical dirge called "Alpha and Omega," which showcases their melodic muscle and top-notch playing. Musically, the group are masters of fantasy-metal excess, but bereft of the Dungeons & Dragons hyperbole employed by similar artists. The series as a whole draws from blueprints laid out by Helloween's Keeper of the Seven Keys series, borrowing liberally from their nursery rhyme choruses, ferocious double-basslines, and operatic vocals ? lead singer Timo Kotipelto channels Helloween crooner Michael Kiske throughout ? without the thematic focus. There are some inspired moments ? the brutal "Awaken the Giant" ? and anthems like "Season's of Faith's Perfection," and the soaring "Liberty," succeed with bombast and Queensr˙che-like melodrama. Elements, Pt. 2 may disappoint some fans with its lack of epics and torch-heavy balladry, but there's a strange charm to these songs that serves as a testament to Stratovarius' offbeat sincerity, though it is hard to forgive lyrics like "I know your name, it's called Mr. Mean/One thing I've learned you don't know beans."

Track listing

All music and words by Tolkki.

1. "Alpha & Omega" ? 6:38
2. "I Walk to My Own Song" ? 5:03
3. "I'm Still Alive" ? 4:50
4. "Season of Faith's Perfection" ? 6:08
5. "Awaken the Giant" ? 6:37
6. "Know the Difference" ? 5:38
7. "Luminous" ? 4:49
8. "Dreamweaver" ? 5:53
9. "Liberty" ? 5:01

Personnel

• Timo Kotipelto - Vocals
• Timo Tolkki - Guitar
• Jari Kainulainen - Bass
• Jens Johansson - Keyboards
• Jörg Michael - Drums

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