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Music > Albums > Therion - Symphony Masses: Ho Drakon Ho Megas (2001) Retail CD
added on August 16, 2007, at 22:00 by VNV

Before I start this review I have to warn the readers and say that Therion is one of my favorite bands. And when I learned of Nuclear Blast reprinting the early classic Therion cds (Of Darknes, Symphony Masses, Beyond Sanctorum) I knew I had to go fill out my collection. This cd (Symphony Masses: Ho Drakon Ho Megas) Is a transitional cd for the band, and while it does not have the orchestral beauty of their later cds (Vovin, Deggial, A'Arab Zaraq Lucid Dreaming) it has a raw power melded with precise technique and passion. The beginnings of the latter-day Therion can be seen on this cd and even more so on Lepaca Kliffoth (released in 1995, a year after the release of Symphony Masses). This cd comes recommended for those who do not like Therion's newer albums, but I would also recommend it to people who did as well. It is a great cd, and can be appreciated by any metal fan.

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