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Spectral (Skyfire album)

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Spectral
Studio album by
Released10 May 2004
GenrePower metal,[1] melodic death metal,[2] neo-classical metal, symphonic metal[3]
Length43:21
LabelArise
ProducerSkyfire
Skyfire chronology
Mind Revolution
(2003)
Spectral
(2004)
Esoteric
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal.de8/10[4]
Metal Storm8.5/10[1]
Sputnikmusic4/5[3]

Spectral is the third full-length studio album by Swedish metal band Skyfire. It was released on 10 May 2004 through Arise Records. The lyrical themes include armageddon, loneliness, delusion, despair and mysticism. The Korean release of the album features three bonus songs; "Patterns" and two live tracks "Skyfire (2003 Busan Rock Festival Live)" and "Mind Revolution (2003 Busan Rock Festival Live)".

The band supported the album by touring in November 2004 with Dark Moor,[5] and in April and May 2005 with Centinex, Corporation 187, and Decadence.[6]

Track listing

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  1. "Conjuring the Thoughts" – 6:27
  2. "Effusion of Strength" – 3:02
  3. "Shivering Shade" – 4:24
  4. "Cursed by Belief" – 4:05
  5. "Awake" – 4:05
  6. "Void of Hope" – 5:50
  7. "A Dead Man's Race" – 6:01
  8. "Shadow Creator" – 4:30
  9. "Tranquillity's Maze" – 4:57

Korean Bonus Tracks

  1. "Patterns" – 4:24
  2. "Skyfire (2003 Busan Rock Festival Live, Korea)"
  3. "Mind Revolution (2003 Busan Rock Festival Live, Korea)"

Personnel

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Band members

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  • Martin Hanner – guitar, keyboards
  • Andreas Edlund – guitar, keyboards
  • Jonas Sjögren – bass guitar
  • Henrik Wenngren – vocals
  • Joakim Jonsson – drums

Production

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  • Bass guitar recorded by Andreas, Martin and Joakim

References

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  1. ^ a b Skyfire - Spectral review
  2. ^ "SKYFIRE - Spectral".
  3. ^ a b "Skyfire - Spectral (album review)".
  4. ^ Skyfire - Spectral
  5. ^ "Dark Moor To Enter Studio, November Tour Dates".
  6. ^ "Centinex Reveal New Album Details, Tour Dates".