Stratovarius - Maniac Dance
Review by Kathlyn Tilton
Maniac Dance by Stratovarius is a high-energy album that showcases the band's impressive musicianship and penchant for catchy melodies. The album kicks off with the title track, which features a driving rhythm section and soaring guitar solos that set the tone for the rest of the record. Other highlights include "Fight!!!" which boasts a memorable chorus, and "United," a powerful anthem that showcases the band's ability to write uplifting, anthemic songs. The production is top-notch throughout, with each instrument given its due and the vocals soaring above the mix. Maniac Dance is a must-listen for fans of power metal and anyone who loves music that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Maniac Dance | 4:37 | |
| Maniac Dance [Remix] | 03:52 | |
| Video [Directors Cut] | ||
| United (Edit) | 5:28 | |
| Maniac Dance (Risto Asikainen Quantum Mix) | 3:53 | |
| Maniac Dance (Original Demo From Hästfittan) | 4:38 | |
| Maniac Dance (Demo) | 4:38 | |
| United | 05:27 | |
| Maniac Dance (Risto Asikainen Qantum Mix) | 3:52 | |
| Maniac Dance [Demo Version] | 04:38 | |
| Maniac Dance Video Clip (Director's Cut) |
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Stratovarius - Maniac Dance
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Catalog Numbers
- 23045-0
- 3087585
- VICP-63104
- MYNXD045
Labels
- Mayan Records, Sanctuary, Century Media
- Nothing To Say
- Victor
- Mayan Records
- Mayan Records, Sanctuary
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Formats
- CD
- Maxi-Single
- Enhanced
- Digipak
- Single
- Promo
- Digipack
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Soundtrack Studios, Helsinki |
| Mixed At | Goldenworks |
| Mastered At | Chartmakers |
| Copyright (c) | Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. |
| Manufactured For | Sonopress Rimo Indústria E Comércio Fonográfica S.A. |
| Manufactured By | Victor Entertainment, Inc. |
| Distributed By | Victor Entertainment, Inc. |
| Published By | Prophecies Publishing |
| Produced For | Goldenworks Entertainment, Ltd |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Jens Johansson |
| Artwork | Hannele Herttua |
| Backing Vocals | Anssi Stenberg, Kimmo Blom, Marko Vaara, Pasi Rantanen |
| Bass | Jari Pedersen-Kainulainen |
| Booking | J. Karppanen Oy |
| Drums | Jörg Michael |
| Engineer | Timo Tolkki |
| Producer | Timo Tolkki |
| Mixed By | Timo Tolkki |
| Guitar | Timo Tolkki |
| Keyboards | Jens Johansson |
| Management | Antje Lange |
| Mastered By | Svante Forsbäck |
| Music By | Timo Tolkki |
| Lyrics By | Timo Tolkki |
| Photography By | Alex Kuehr |
| Recorded By | Mikko Oinonen |
| Vocals | Timo Kotipelto |
| Artwork By | Hannele Herttua |
Notes
- Drums recorded in April 2004 at Soundtrack Studios. Bass, guitars, vocals and keyboards recorded at Goldenworks Studio, at home, in New York and at Sonic Pump Studios between November 2004 and March 2005. Mixed at Goldenworks Studio in April 2005.
- Engineered, produced and mixed for Goldenworks Entertainment.Ltd. Mastered at Chartmakers.
- All songs published by Prophecies Publishing (GEMA)
- (p) 2005 The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
- (c) 2005 Sanctuary Records Group Ltd. • Myan Records is a label of Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
- Released as digipak.
- Produzido por Sonopress Rimo Indústria e Comércio Fonográfica ltda.
- Sleeve design for wwww.messias-medien.de.
- Sticker on shrink wrap for the MONSTER METAL MADNESS TOUR 2005.
- Made in the EU on digipak.
- Made in EU on CD.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 7 897012 304508
- Matrix / Runout: sonopress 230450 10518/05
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LB49
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 1144
- Barcode (Text): 5 050361 404509
- Matrix / Runout: manufactured by optimal media production A531992-01
- Label Code: LC 6448
- Rights Society: mcps
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L571
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 9713
- Label Code: LC6448
- Rights Society (Publishing): GEMA
- Mastering SID Code: ifpi L571
About Stratovarius
Finnish power metal band formed in 1984. Stratovarius (a portmanteau of Stratocaster and Stradivarius) was founded by , , and Staffan Stråhlman originally under the name Black Water. The name "Stratovarius" was invented by Lassila. Along with German bands , , and , Stratovarius is considered one of the leading and most influential groups of the power metal genre. In its history, the band has gone through many chaotic lineup changes and since 1995 there are no founding members of the band that remain. Currently, the longest standing member is singer Timo Kotipelto, who joined in 1994.
Line-up:
Timo Kotipelto Lead vocals (1994)
Jens Johansson Keyboards (1995)
Lauri Porra Bass, live backing vocals (2005)
Matias Kupiainen Guitars, live backing vocals (2008)
Rolf Pilve Drums (2012)
Former Members:
Tuomo Lassila Drums (19841995), lead vocals (19841985)
John Vihervä Bass (19841987)
Staffan Stråhlman Guitars (19841985)
Mika Ervaskari - Keyboards (19841987, died 2005)
Jyrki Lentonen Bass (19871990)
Antti Ikonen Keyboards (19881995)
Jari Behm Bass (19891993)
Timo Tolkki Guitars (19852008), lead vocals (19851994), backing vocals (19942008)
Jari Kainulainen Bass (19932005)
Jörg Michael - Drums (19952012)
Katriina "Miss K" Wiiala Lead vocals (2004)
Name Vars
- Stratovarious
- ¹ÈéÈô¡ê¦¹
Members
- Timo Tolkki
- Jens Johansson
- Timo Kotipelto
- Lauri Porra
- Jörg Michael
- Jari Kainulainen
- Mika Ervaskari
- Tuomo Lassila
- Rolf Pilve
- Matias Kupiainen
- John Vihervä
- Antti Ikonen
- Jyrki Lentonen
- Jari Behm
- Katriina Wiiala
Comments
https://youtu.be/nKpnCbHCe64
The only song I don't have on my phone from them, Jesus
PERFECT?
Actress name ? ?
Sounds like a song from Ozzy Osbourne - Thunder Underground
Why people say so much shit about this Song?!
Its Very Good, Very Raw.....
Its Very Good, Very Raw.....
I do the maniac dance
El sonido de este disco fue lo que siguieron haciendo los strato de ahora sin tolkki
I had this song on my iCloud Music Account
4th dimension, and visions brilliant! This is wretched
The end on this disgraceful album
Horrible
I miss this album. Great job Timo Kotipelto. Voice in this song is So fucking crazy❤️?
"This 2020 has been a nightmare, I felt so low I don't care..."
2020 - ?
The instrumental is taken from Purple's Shadows... Good song though!
worst stratovarius album
sounds like lars ulrich is playing drums lol
dejate de joder si queres hacer musica dance no te escondas en el metal falso boludoo
Stratovarius playing hard rock. Good rock song. After this album and Tolkki left the band, was not feel any good...
Kotipelto is such a terible singer.
Bitch 2018 and im still doing the maniac dance ??
QUE TRISTE QUE LOS QUE SE LLAMAN FANS DE STRATOVARIUS NO HAYAN PODIDO APRECIAR ESTA CANCION. No es el estilo de ellos, si. PERO DECIR QUE ES MALA? PARECE QUE NO ENTIENDEN QUE ES UN GUSTO QUE SE DIERON PARA DEMOSTRAR QUE PUEDEN HACER LO QUE LES CANTE UN CARAJO Y HACERLOS MEJOR. NO SE USTEDES PERO ES UNA CANCION MAS LIGADA AL HARD ROCK Y ESTA MEJOR QUE MUCHAS CANCIONES DE LAS BANDAS MAS RECONOCIDAS DE ESE GENERO XD. Unos mounstruos es lo que eran. Para mi una excelente cancion para abrir los conciertos. :). Ojala algun dia asi como HelloweeN se reunio con kiske y Hansen para una gira. Ojala y volvamos a ver una reunion con Tolkki seria soñado O :)
Melhor que Calcinha Preta
Knotfest 2019 in México, perritas :D
When Stratovarius/Tolkki plays the same stuffs, it's boring, when they plays something different, it's bad... People are just never happy.... I think the Stratovarius 2005 was actually a really interesting album, lot of great ideas here and there (minus a couple of boring songs), just like Revolution Renaissance... Oh and Kotipelto singing was excellent on that album! A much better album than Eternal in my opinion.
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