Magnum Opus is the eighth studio album by guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, released on 17 October 1995. The album reached No. 11 and 17 on the Finnish and Swedish albums chart respectively.[1]
Magnum Opus | ||||
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Released | 17 October 1995 | |||
Recorded | Criteria Studios in Miami | |||
Genre | Neoclassical metal, heavy metal, hard rock | |||
Length | 50:09 | |||
Label | Music for Nations | |||
Producer | Yngwie Malmsteen, Chris Tsangarides | |||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Steve Huey at AllMusic gave Magnum Opus three stars out of five, calling it a "predictable mix of generic hard rockers, sugary ballads, and Malmsteen's trademark neo-classical guitar instrumentals." He said the album had nothing new to offer, but nonetheless recommended it for diehard Malmsteen fans.[2]
All music is composed by Yngwie Malmsteen, except where noted
No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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1. | "Vengeance" | Michael Vescera, Malmsteen | 4:49 |
2. | "No Love Lost" | Vescera | 3:07 |
3. | "Tomorrow's Gone" | Vescera | 5:20 |
4. | "The Only One" | Vescera | 4:01 |
5. | "I'd Die Without You" | Malmsteen | 5:49 |
6. | "Overture 1622" | (instrumental) | 2:41 |
7. | "Voodoo" | Malmsteen | 6:19 |
8. | "Cross the Line" | Vescera | 3:32 |
9. | "Time Will Tell" | Vescera | 5:09 |
10. | "Fire in the Sky" | Malmsteen | 4:57 |
11. | "Amberdawn" | (instrumental) | 4:25 |
Total length: | 50:09 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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12. | "Cantabile Op.10 No.3 RV428 "Il Cardellino" †" (Antonio Vivaldi) | (instrumental) | 2:04 |
Region | Date | Label | Notes |
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Europe | 17 October 1995[1] | Music for Nations | |
Japan | Pony Canyon | ||
United States | 7 November 2000[3] | Spitfire | Reissued |
Europe | 2003[4] | SPV/Steamhammer | Remastered |
Year | Chart | Position |
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1995 | Finnish albums chart | 11[1] |
Swedish albums chart | 17[1] |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Japan (RIAJ)[5] | Gold | 100,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |