Crimson Glory - Astronomica

Review by Austin Lefebvre

Astronomica is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Crimson Glory. Released in 1999, it marked the return of the band after a long hiatus and the first album without their original singer, Midnight, who had passed away in 1999. The album features Todd La Torre on vocals, who would later become the lead singer of Queensrÿche.

The album is a concept album about space, science fiction, and the mysteries of the universe. The music is a mix of progressive metal, power metal, and symphonic metal, with a lot of keyboards and orchestration. The songs are long and complex, with many tempo changes, intricate guitar solos, and powerful vocals.

The album received mixed reviews from critics and fans. Some praised it for its ambitious concept, technical skill, and emotional depth, while others criticized it for its lack of originality, overblown production, and excessive length. However, most agreed that it was a worthy addition to Crimson Glory's discography and a testament to their enduring legacy.

Artist: Crimson Glory
Album: Astronomica

2006

Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
The Other Side Of Midnight	4:29
Astronomica (Demo Version)	4:55
Eternal World (Live)	4:10
Eternal World
Cyber-Christ	5:14
Queen Of The Masquerade	6:19
War of the Worlds	4:8
Astronomica	4:54
Painted Skies	7:08
Cyper-Christ
March To Glory (Instrumental)	3:30
Cydonia	27:3
The Other Side of Midnight	4:29
Touch The Sun (Demo Version)	5:46
Lost Reflection (Live)	6:28
Lost Reflection	6:28
Dragon Lady (Live)	7:30
Lucifer's Hammer	4:25
March to Glory	3:29
Touch The Sun	5:56
(silence)	1:03
Untitled	20:17
Queen Of The Masquerade (Live)	6:19
War Of The Worlds	4:09
Painted Skies (Live)	7:08
Edge Of Forever	5:47
Lucifer's Hammer	4:26
War Of The Worlds (Remake)	5:02
Eternal World (Valley Of Shadows)	4:13
New World Machune	4:15
Edge of Forever	5:47
Dragon Lady
Touch the Sun	5:55
March To Glory
New World Machine	4:14
March To Glory (Intro)	3:30
Dragon Lady (The Crimson Witch)	7:30

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King Records
Rocris Disc
Monsters Of Rock
Spitfire Records
Nexus International
Unison
Rising Sun Productions
CD-Maximum
Nothing To Say
Metal Mind Productions
Rock Gallery

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Unofficial Release
2 × CD
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Remastered

Companies

Role	Company
Licensed From	Riva Sound Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Roadster Music
Copyright (c)	Roadster Music
Manufactured By	Spitfire Records Inc.
Marketed By	Spitfire Records Inc.
Pressed By	WEA Mfg. Olyphant
Recorded At	Dreamland, Anna Maria, Florida
Mixed At	Dreamland, Anna Maria, Florida
Mastered At	Fullersound
Record Company	King Record Co. Ltd
Produced For	Interstellar Productions
Distributed By	Wagram Music

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Jon Drenning
Bass	Jeff Lords
Drums	Steve Wacholz
Guitar	Ben Jackson, Jon Drenning
Vocals	Wade Black
Arranged By	Jeff Lords (tracks: 1), Jon Drenning (tracks: 1)
Art Direction	Jon Drenning
Backing Vocals	David Van Landing, Paul Beach
Co-producer	Jeff Lords
Design	Jon Drenning
Engineer	Jon Drenning
Lyrics By	B Martinez (tracks: 3 to 6, 8 ,10), Jeff Lords (tracks: 2, 3, 7, 9), Jon Drenning (tracks: 2 to 10)
Management	Warren Wyatt
Mastered By	Mike Fuller
Mixed By	Jon Drenning
Music By	Jeff Lords, Jon Drenning
Photography By	Gene Pollux
Liner Notes	奥野高久
Legal	Andy Lurie
Drum	Steve Wacholz

Notes

This First japanese release with 2 bonus tracks
1999
Track 10 contains a hidden track (track 10.3). Track 10.1 lasts for 5:45 before a period of silence. All times from Windows Media Player
It actually says "Interstaller Records, Inc." on 4 places, while the logo reads "Interstellar".
Comes with a sticker and an extra japanese lyrics booklet.
The CD is limited to 5,000 copies.
The live tracks on the the second CD were recorded on Sept. 2, 1989, at the Manatee Civic Center, Bradenton, Florida.
Promo version from Spitfire Records
Russian CD Maximum label.
All songs Interstellar Music 1999 ASCAP except *March To Glory by Enya "Boadicea" 1992 Warner Music UK Ltd.
All songs except *March To Glory licensed wordlwide from Interstellar Music, USA.
Reissue limited (2000 copies) & numbered.
Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc & digipak.
Originally released at 1999

Barcodes

Barcode: 4 988003 231439
Label Code: KICP 688
Matrix / Runout: MOFR 0179
Barcode: 6 70211 50432 3
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): [wea mfg. OLYPHANT logo] X9541 4 SPT2 15043-2 01 M1S1
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Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 2U3Q
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): [wea mfg. OLYPHANT logo] X9541 4 SPT2 15043-2 01 M1S2
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 2U6A
Matrix / Runout: KICP-688 PJ1059B
Rights Society: JASRAC
Barcode: 4 009880 728925
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): A925759-01
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, text): manufactured by optimal media production A925759-01
Mastering SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI L571
Mould SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI 9714
Matrix / Runout (DIsc 2): A926381-02
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, text): manufactured by optimal media production A926381-02
Mastering SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI L571
Mould SID Code (Disc 2, Variant 1): IFPI 9711
Mould SID Code (Disc 2, Variant 2): IFPI 9712
Label Code: LC 6784
Matrix / Runout: manufactured by optimal media production A925759-01
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L571
Mastering SID Code: IFPI 9706
Matrix / Runout: [wea mfg. OLYPHANT logo] X9357 4 SPT2 5043-2 03 M1s1
Mastering SID Code: ifpi L902
Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U6D
Mastering SID Code: ifpi L572
Mould SID Code: IFPI 9714
Matrix / Runout (CD1): CDM 0502-883
Matrix / Runout (CD2): CDM 0502-883A
Matrix / Runout (outer ring, both CDs): THIS CD UST NOT BE SOLD OUTSIDE RUSSIA, CIS & BALTIC STATES
Barcode: 3 596971 523527
Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Barcode: 5907785028838

About Crimson Glory

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American heavy metal band founded in 1982 in Sarasota, Florida.

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Members

Jon Drenning
Ravi Jakotia
Jeff Lords
Midnight
Ben Jackson
Dana Burnell
Steve Wacholz
Wade Black
Todd Latorre
Ravi Jahkotia
Ravi Jakhotia
Tony Lee Wise

Summary by Austin Lefebvre

Astronomica is a solid album that showcases Crimson Glory's musical prowess and artistic vision. It may not be their best work, but it is still a must-have for fans of progressive and power metal.

Comments

paulharrismusicblog

The fourth and last Crimson Glory album, 1999's Astronomica, was released without Midnight on vocals (who had left the band and would have died of stomach aneurysm in 2009): instead, on vocals there's the less talented, chicken-screaming Wade Black (after Crimson Glory, he would have sung on dozen other minor projects). Conceptually, the album is once again trash, both in the material and in the vocal performance, not to count the total lack of complexity in the material. After this album, they disbanded the following year, re-reformed in 2005 for a few tours with Todd La Torre, and when he joined Queensryche, they disbanded with no announcements. Since Jon Drenning was arrested in 2014 for cocaine traffic, we doubt they will reform. Ever.Highlights: "The Other Side of Midnight".