Secret Garden is the eighth full-length studio album by Brazilian progressive/power metal band Angra, released on 17 December 2014 in Japan and with a release date of January 2015 in Brazil and Europe.[2][3] It is band's first album with singer Fabio Lione and drummer Bruno Valverde, as well as the last to feature guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who left to join Megadeth. The album also features lead vocals by guitarist Rafael Bittencourt and guest performances by Simone Simons from Epica and Doro Pesch.[3]
| Secret Garden | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | December 17, 2014 (Japan) January 16, 2015 (Brazil, North America, Europe) | |||
| Recorded | August 2014 | |||
| Studio | Fascination Street Studios, Örebro, Sweden[1] | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal, power metal | |||
| Length | 54:00 | |||
| Label | JVC/Victor Entertainment (Japan) Universal Music (Brazil) Edel Music (United States, Canada, Russia and Europe) | |||
| Producer | Jens Bogren Roy Z (pre-production) | |||
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Regarding the album, Loureiro commented in June 2014:[4]
The musical changes always happen because we change as persons as well. So not only the lineup changes. So you can expect some changes, of course, with Fabio, a different voice. We try to search for new ways of doing music, so for sure you guys are gonna hear some different and new stuff, but the core and the essence of Angra is gonna be always there anyway.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Newborn Me" | Rafael Bittencourt | Kiko Loureiro, Rafael Bittencourt, Felipe Andreoli, Fabio Lione | Lione | 6:13 |
| 2. | "Black Hearted Soul" | Bittencourt | Loureiro, Bittencourt, Lione | Lione | 4:48 |
| 3. | "Final Light" | Andreoli | Angra | Lione | 4:24 |
| 4. | "Storm of Emotions" | Lione, Bittencourt, Andreoli | Lione, Bittencourt, Andreoli | Lione, Bittencourt | 4:56 |
| 5. | "Synchronicity II" (The Police cover) | Sting | Sting | Lione, Bittencourt | 5:03 |
| 6. | "Violet Sky" | Loureiro, Bittencourt | Loureiro, Bittencourt | Bittencourt | 4:48 |
| 7. | "Secret Garden" | Maria Ilmoniemi | Maria Ilmoniemi | Simone Simons | 4:03 |
| 8. | "Upper Levels" | Bittencourt | Loureiro, Andreoli, Lione | Lione | 6:28 |
| 9. | "Crushing Room" | Ilmoniemi, Bittencourt | Ilmoniemi, Loureiro | Bittencourt, Doro Pesch | 5:07 |
| 10. | "Perfect Symmetry" | Bittencourt | Bittencourt | Lione | 4:22 |
| 11. | "Silent Call" | Bittencourt | Bittencourt | Bittencourt | 3:48 |
| Total length: | 54:00 | ||||
Personnel
edit- Angra
- Fabio Lione - lead vocals (tracks 1–5, 8, and 10)
- Kiko Loureiro - guitars, backing vocals, keyboard arrangements
- Rafael Bittencourt - guitars, lead vocals (on tracks 4–6, 9, and 11), backing vocals, keyboards arrangements, acoustic guitar, artwork co-conception
- Felipe Andreoli - bass, backing vocals, additional rhythm guitar
- Bruno Valverde - drums
- Guest appearances
- Simone Simons (Epica) - vocals on "Secret Garden"
- Doro Pesch - vocals on "Crushing Room"
- Production
- Jens Bogren - production, recording
- Roy Z - pre-production
- Rodrigo Bastos Didier - artwork conception and creation
Charts
edit| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[5] | 195 |
| French Albums (SNEP)[6] | 174 |
| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[7] | 20 |
References
edit- ^ "Angra Recording New Album With Producer Jens Bogren". Blabbermouth.net. 7 August 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ Romariz, Thiago (17 November 2014). "Angra revela a capa de seu novo disco, Secret Garden". Omelete. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ a b "New Album "Secret Garden" Announced By Angra". Metal Underground. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Angra - Interview Hellfest 2014 [HD] - TV Rock Live - Traduction en Français". TV Rock Live (in English and French). Clisson. 22 June 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Angra – Secret Garden" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Angra – Secret Garden". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "アルバムシークレット・ガーデン". Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
External links
edit- "Secret Garden album page on Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- "Secret Garden album page on iTunes Store". iTunes Store. Retrieved 15 December 2014.