Track Listings (9) - Disc #1| All Artists: Ayreon Title: Actual Fantasy Revisited Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: in.ou Release Date: 10/20/2009 Album Type: Import Genres: Rock, Metal Styles: Progressive, Progressive Rock, Progressive Metal Number of Discs: 2 SwapaCD Credits: 2 |
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Following up on the success of Ayreon, The Human Equation, and the re-release of Into The Electric Castle, Inside Out Music is pleased to announce the first official release of Actual Fantasy, the second of the Ayreon rele... more » |
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Album Description Following up on the success of Ayreon, The Human Equation, and the re-release of Into The Electric Castle, Inside Out Music is pleased to announce the first official release of Actual Fantasy, the second of the Ayreon releases from Arjen Anthony Lucassen. Originally released in 1996, Actual Fantasy has previously been available only as an import in the U.S. To mark the occasion, this classic title has been repackaged and now includes a bonus DVD which features a 5:1 remix of the entire album. Other bonus features include a video clip for the track, The Stranger From Within (mixed both in 5:1 and 2:0) and a video documentary of the recording of the album. Like all of the Ayreon titles, Actual Fantasy is a concept-based excursion into the mind of a true musical genius. This time Lucassen celebrates the human imagination with his now trademark sound. A grandiose blend of progressive rock and power metal. Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsAyreon's most underrated album Michael Smith | Calgary, AB, Canada | 12/21/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "I was a fan of the original of this album, but i never got around to buying it, and as a result, never did really listen to it as much as the other ones i had. About a week ago this new version came in the mail, and WOW. it really is a stellar album, and while i can't really say it's as good as Electric Castle, The Dream Sequencer, or The Human Equation, it really isn't far behind at all. The rerecorded guitars sound much thicker than on the original recording as well, which really drives the music home.
If you've gotten the majority of the Ayreon catalogue already, i wouldn't hesitate for a second on picking up this rerecording/remaster. All the classic Ayreon elements are there (the instantly recognizable synths, chuggy guitars, beautiful spacey melodies, etc.). The main difference between this album and others is that this one seems to be a bit more electronic in feel, and the songs all plod along happily at the same pace throughout. That could be considered a downside i guess, as there are no real upswings in the music, but it's pleasant enough as it is. Standout tracks for me are Stranger From Within, Back On Planet Earth (which uses some of the vocals in the background from the Ambeon reworking of the tune, very nice touch!), and Beyond The Last Horizon. It may be Ayreon's least popular album, but don't pass it off as his worst. Very highly reccomended for anyone looking for just a bit more Ayreon after hearing Electric Castle or The Human Equation." |
