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Item specifics
- Condition
- EAN
- 4988005706102
- Title
- Highest Hopes
- No Of Discs
- 1
- Type
- Power & True Metal
- UPC
- 4988005706102
- Artist
- Nightwish
- Format
- CD
- Release Year
- 2005
- Record Label
- Universal Music
- Release Title
- Highest Hopes: the Best of Nightwish
- Style
- Progressive Metal
- Genre
- Heavy Metal
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Record Label
Universal Music
UPC
4988005706102
eBay Product ID (ePID)
22050152964
Product Key Features
Format
CD
Release Year
2005
Genre
Heavy Metal
Style
Progressive Metal
Artist
Nightwish
Release Title
Highest Hopes: the Best of Nightwish
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs
1
Additional information
Released at a time when Nightwish's future appeared uncertain because of the shocking departure of charismatic frontwoman and de facto band calling card Tarja Turunen, Highest Hopes is a comprehensive greatest-hits collection spanning the chart-topping Finnish pop-metal act's entire first decade. Summarized in one convenient CD at last, the 16-song set proves that Nightwish were nothing if not consistent -- both in terms of quality and overall style -- throughout the five and a half studio albums recorded during that period. Yes, enduring early numbers like the Tolkien-esque "Elvenpath," the somewhat preposterous, narration-embellished "The Kinslayer," and the neoclassical metal-by-numbers of "Stargazers" eventually gave way to slightly more refined (and restrained) pop-metal singles like "Ever Dream," "Wish I Had an Angel," and "Nemo" (which, one presumes, was about the submarine captain, not the fish), but the relatively seamless transition between them all is made abundantly clear by the non-chronological order in which they are presented here. Likewise, with the exception of their still tentative (and therefore, on this collection, mostly ignored) first album, Nightwish showed equal mastery at composing potent power metal ("Sacrament of Wilderness," "Wishmaster," "Dead to the World") and tear-jerking ballads ("Walking in the Air," "Dead Boy's Poem," "Sleeping Sun") in all phases of their career. They even took Gary Moore's generally forgotten '80s nugget "Over the Hills and Far Away" for their own, recording a debatably definitive version that is wisely included in this disc, alongside a brand new recording of Pink Floyd's "High Hopes." Also keep in mind the band's immaculate instrumental execution through the years, and what this collection proves above all else is that, though they've inspired quite literally dozens of imitators, Nightwish's groundbreaking fusion of melodic power metal, symphonic orchestration, theatrical lyrics, and (of course) Turunen's classically trained, operatic soprano, has arguably yet to be equaled. Whatever becomes of the group's trajectory following its popular singer's exit, you can at least take this statement to the bank. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia
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- b***a (108)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseExcellent Quality. Brand New. Looks very nice! Seller's price UNBEATABLE. I'd buy from this Seller again. Description spot on. Seller's communication always XL+, very helpful & pleasant. Packaging XL+. I was afraid to open package. It's like opening a B'day present w/o the Gift wrap. Post cost's very reasonable. Excellent delivery time. Arrived on time, considering our mail usually takes over 2wk from anywhere in QLD, bcoz we're remote. 10Q very much. XL+
- c***8 (1111)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseCD was brand new and sealed as described, superb value.When it did not arrive by the estimate I contacted the seller and they got back to me that day, explaining about the backlog at the post office( Christmas and new year) and requesting me to wait a couple of days so I did and it was delivered in that time. Excellent customer service, very happy, having purchased here before . Packaging was fine, no damage to items enclosed. 🙂🙂Tori Amos Diving Deep Live (CD) Album (#356217224890)
- b***b (77)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA great company for those harder to find films. DVD arrived well packaged and exactly as described by the seller in great condition. I have purchased from this seller many times and never an issue and the value is very good. A very trustworthy seller with great communication. Thank you again.