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Limited double 180g red vinyls with gatefold cover For power metallers, Freedom Call has one of the classiest epic power metal sounds around. I can barely listen to their music after all these years, without getting chills. Their second album �Crystal Empre� is a solid release that strikes a higher chord in my aural senses. All band members sing and join in the harmony, like Asia or Styx. Their music is what is regarded as Epic or Heroic Power Metal, which usually translates into a story about some bigger than life fantasy character or event. Crystal Empire is such an album, chronicling a mighty quest by Ramzezh, king of the sun people to save his people from the evil prince Thorgan of Phantagor. Freedom Call's music is standard epic power metal fare, with symphonic accompaniment and somewhat high pitched multiple vocals harmonizing in the background. The music is particularly melodic, the musicianship, especially guitars, is magnificent. What I like in particular about Freedom Call's songs is that they don't turn their drummer loose, like Rhapsody and many others. Another thing I like about Freedom Call is, like Rhapsody, they vary the tempo of the music. However, unlike Rhapsody, Freedom Call's fastest speed seems to be less frenetic than many other power metal bands. This is an important issue with me. Their fastest speed is almost machine gun like. I find it very disconcerting and it really keeps me from absorbing the music. It's just moving too fast to take in. Anyway, if you're a power metal fan, this is a must! Track listing: 1. The King Of The Crystal Empire 2. Freedom Call 3. Rise Up 4. Farewell 5. Pharao 6. Call Of Fame 7. Heart Of The Rainbow 8. The Quest 9. Ocean 10. Palace Of Fantasy 11. The Wanderer