Magnum_Opus_(Yngwie_Malmsteen_album)
Magnum Opus (Yngwie Malmsteen album)
1995 studio album by Yngwie Malmsteen
Magnum Opus is the eighth studio album by guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, released on 17 October 1995. The album reached No. 11 and 17 on the Finnish and Swedish albums chart respectively.[1]
Quick Facts Magnum Opus, Studio album by Yngwie Malmsteen ...
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| Released | 17 October 1995 (1995-10-17) | |||
| Recorded | Criteria Studios in Miami | |||
| Genre | Neoclassical metal, heavy metal, hard rock | |||
| Length | 50:09 | |||
| Label | Music for Nations | |||
| Producer | Yngwie Malmsteen, Chris Tsangarides | |||
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2000 reissue | ||||
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2003 remastered edition | ||||
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More information Review scores, Source ...
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Steve Huey at AllMusic gave Magnum Opus three stars out of five, calling it a "predictable mix of generic hard rockers, sugary ballads, and Malmsteen's trademark neo-classical guitar instrumentals." He said the album had nothing new to offer, but nonetheless recommended it for diehard Malmsteen fans.[2]
More information No., Title ...
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vengeance" | Michael Vescera, Malmsteen | 4:49 |
| 2. | "No Love Lost" | Vescera | 3:07 |
| 3. | "Tomorrow's Gone" | Vescera | 5:20 |
| 4. | "The Only One" | Vescera | 4:01 |
| 5. | "I'd Die Without You" | Malmsteen | 5:49 |
| 6. | "Overture 1622" | (instrumental) | 2:41 |
| 7. | "Voodoo" | Malmsteen | 6:19 |
| 8. | "Cross the Line" | Vescera | 3:32 |
| 9. | "Time Will Tell" | Vescera | 5:09 |
| 10. | "Fire in the Sky" | Malmsteen | 4:57 |
| 11. | "Amberdawn" | (instrumental) | 4:25 |
| Total length: | 50:09 | ||
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All music is composed by Yngwie Malmsteen, except where noted
More information No., Title ...
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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| 12. | "Cantabile Op.10 No.3 RV428 "Il Cardellino" †" (Antonio Vivaldi) | (instrumental) | 2:04 |
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- ^† – Renamed "Tournament" on 2003 reissue
- Yngwie Malmsteen – guitar, sitar, background vocals, production
- Michael Vescera – lead vocals
- Mats Olausson – keyboard
- Shane Gaalaas – drums
- Barry Sparks – bass
- Chris Tsangarides – engineering, mixing, production
- Keith Rose – engineering assistance
More information Region, Date ...
| Region | Date | Label | Notes |
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| Europe | 17 October 1995[1] | Music for Nations | |
| Japan | Pony Canyon | ||
| United States | 7 November 2000[3] | Spitfire | Reissued |
| Europe | 2003[4] | SPV/Steamhammer | Remastered |
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More information Year, Chart ...
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1995 | Finnish albums chart | 11[1] |
| Swedish albums chart | 17[1] |
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More information Region, Certification ...
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Japan (RIAJ)[5] | Gold | 100,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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- "Yngwie Malmsteen - Magnum Opus (album)". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2014-01-13.
- Huey, Steve. "Magnum Opus - Yngwie Malmsteen". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2014-01-13.
- "Magnum Opus [Original recording reissued, Import]". Amazon. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
- "Magnum Opus - Yngwie Malmsteen | Releases". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
- "Japanese album certifications – Yngwie Malmsteen – Magnum Opus" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved July 21, 2022. Select 1995年7月 on the drop-down menu
- Magnum Opus, 1995 at yngwiemalmsteen.com
- In Review: Yngwie J. Malmsteen "Magnum Opus" at Guitar Nine Records