Nightwish--Angels Fall First

Nightwish--Angels Fall First (1997/Century Media) Rating--7.0

The debut offering from this symphonic/power metal unit, where female semi-operatic vocals are the focal point. Stratovarius and others from the genre are occasionally brought to mind; the band is still trying to get a firm footing here in terms of its sound and songwriting, and will improve in the very near future. Male vocals are added in places, but do not work well (as the guy simply can't sing), and will be omitted from the bulk of the band's upcoming offerings.
Several good tracks show up here, including "Elvenpath," "Beauty and the Beast," "Tutankhamen," and "Know Why the Nightingale Sings". In all this is a decent showing, but ultimately serves as a primer for the next disc.
TRACK LIST: Elvenpath/Beauty and the Beast/The Carpenter/Astral Romance/Angels Fall First/Tutankhamen/Nymphomaniac Fantasia/Know Why the Nightingale Sings/Lappi (Lapland)

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