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| Line Up: |
| Vocals: Jeff Scott Soto |
| Guitars: Yngwie Malmsteen |
| Drums: Anders Johansson |
| Keyboards: Jens Johansson |
| Bass: Marcel Jacob |
Track List
1. Prelude
2. I'll See The Light Tonight
3. Don't Let It End
4. Disciples Of Hell
5. I Am A Viking
6. Overture 1383
7. Anguish and Fear
8. On The Run Again
9. Soldier Without Faith
10. Caught In The Middle
11. Marching Out
2. I'll See The Light Tonight
3. Don't Let It End
4. Disciples Of Hell
5. I Am A Viking
6. Overture 1383
7. Anguish and Fear
8. On The Run Again
9. Soldier Without Faith
10. Caught In The Middle
11. Marching Out
Rising Force consists of members Jeff Scott Soto on vocals, Yngwie J. Malmsteen on guitars, Marcel Jacob on bass, Anders Johansson on drums, and Jens Johansson on keyboards.
Everyone performs reasonably well on here, from Soto's soaring vocals to Jens Johansson's melodic keyboard textures and harpsichord solos (which he would be later famous for in Stratovarius). While everyone plays well, It's Yngwie's guitar playing that truly stands out phenomenally.
Rating:  8 Ratings | |
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When I first heard the minute-long solo in track two, my jaw dropped in utter awe. I'm absolutely serious when I say that he is possibly one of the most talented guitar soloists in the history of metal. I'm even tempted to say that he is greater than the legendary George Lynch, Kirk Hammett, and Eddie Van Halen (which is saying a lot because these three are damn perfect guitar soloists!). Just listen to one of the many wild rollercoaster solos and it will all become clear.
Marching Out is a direct continuation of the 1984 debut's style, though this time there aren't nearly as many instrumentals, and sadly the number would continue to drop with every progressing album.
Overall, Marching Out is an excellent album and my personal favorite of the early Malmsteen albums. 5 stars for over the top virtuoso musicianship, and songwriting. The only complaint I really have is that the production is a little thin sounding, but thankfully it was fixed in later albums.
So if you see Rising Force, Marching Out, or Trilogy sitting around in the stores, PICK IT UP!! Otherwise you will be missing out on some of the greatest guitar soloing to ever be conceived.