Unleash The Fury - Yngwie Malmsteen
Published August 01, 2005
"Crown Of Thorns" is a good metal track, and some interesting lyrics.
"Bogeyman" has a different flair to it, a richer sound at a lower octave. Dougie's voice, too, seems different and inspired.
"Beauty And A Beast" returns to familiar territory, with a frenetic guitar-controlled tempo. This song, perhaps, comes closest to his traditional 'dragons, swords and monsters' territory from previous albums.
"Fuguetta" is the first of two JS Bach-inspired pieces on the album. This one, nominally a fugue, is too short to set up and demonstrate the counterpoint necessary for a fugue. All the same, it allows us to experience a different side to Malmsteen, one more in touch with his classical training and passion. His earlier "Concerto" album will be re-released this fall with the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.
"Cherokee Warrior" features Yngwie himself providing the vocals, with a richer and more effective voice, perhaps, than Dougie. Apparently Hendrix-inspired.
"Guardian Angel" is an instrumental piece, with poignant tones. The keyboard-work creates a kind of staccato effect, before Yngwie frames the center-piece in his usual style. Great practice piece for aspiring duos.
"Let The Good Times Roll" returns to speed-zone and will be a real hit on the concert circuit.
"Revelation (Drinking With The Devil)" is a track about Yngwie's grappling with his personal demons, drink and danger. "You always hypnotize/But now I realize/That I've been drinking with the Devil/When I must lift this curse/It went from bad to worse/My overflowing cup is filled again/(It's hard to tell you no)/.../(Why do you tempt me so?)"
"Magic And Mayhem" is just that, an instrumental solo composition.
"Exile" features a fast staccato opening before a powerful vocal-driven track, one of the few where Dougie truly shines.
"Hunt" is more of the same, with Dougie's voice totally drowned out by the maestro, good drums/bass work here.
"Russian Roulette" is a classic metal track, humorous lyrics.
"Unleash The Fury" has a different atmosphere and tone. Commencing with the tolling of bells, it layers a sitar track, played by Yngwie, onto his fast guitar-work. Great song.
The album wraps up with another Bach-inspired, all-too-short piece, "Paraphrase". This is an upbeat number, real fun.
In toto, Yngwie does what he is good at, and delivers an album aimed to please his fans and critics in mixed doses. He noted on the making of the album,
"With Unleash The Fury I was very, very meticulous and very, very particular about what I wanted. I was really involved with everything, including drums — even when to use crash or ride cymbals. It was a bit like putting a jigsaw puzzle together. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with this album."
- Unleash The Fury - Yngwie Malmsteen
- Published: August 01, 2005
- Type: Review
- Section: Music
- Filed Under: Music: Hard Rock, Music: Metal, Music: Rock, Review
- Writer: Aaman Lamba
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He's for real.
I think that covers all the questions.
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On a related note, the hilarious incident involving Malmsteen which might as well have led to the naming of this album:
Apparently he abused an airline passenger with the phrase 'You've unleashed the f*cking fury'
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN threatened to kill a fellow passenger on a flight to Tokyo, Japan after the woman poured a glassful of water on the guitarist.Audio clip of Malmsteen on flight
The passenger, who had no prior contact with Yngwie, allegedly overheard Malmsteen making derogatory comments about homosexuals and decided to show her disapproval by emptying the contents of her glass on the hefty axeman....
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Yngwie IS God. Still.
Regarding Aamans blog about the airline incident:
LOL!
Yngwie Is an asshole, he could of been a great guitarist but his pursuit for speed has costed him in other areas such as phrasing and conveying what he is playing emotively to listners. I find myself bored listening to him after 30 seconds
Great Yngwie, I think this album will open a new way
Yngwie is the best.
Yngwie is a dickhead, pure and simple. Meet him sometime, you'll wish that you hadn't. He thinks he's God, and he aint shit OR Shinola compared to many many others. He's just looking for speed,and blows horseballs because of it.
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What the hell?!!!
Is this guy for real or a goof?
How does one pronounce "Yngwie" and what country is he from?
That is all.