Dio - Magica (2000) [Japanese Edition]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 463 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 175 MB | Covers - 179 MB
Genre: Heavy Metal | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Polydor K.K. (POCP-7465)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 463 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 175 MB | Covers - 179 MB
Genre: Heavy Metal | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Polydor K.K. (POCP-7465)
Dio's rock-solid 2000 concept album Magica would have better fit the musical climate 15-25 years beforehand, but a good album is a good album. Ronnie James Dio's band's previous studio effort, 1996's Angry Machines, admirably addressed modern, non-traditional heavy metal topics. But the musically superior Magica is rooted in the dark, mystical themes he perfected on Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and early Dio albums. One important factor is the solid lineup, particularly the return of Craig Goldy, the best guitarist Dio's had in his band besides Vivian Campbell. Bassist Jimmy Bain and drummer Simon Wright also return. Dio seems inspired, and his vocals are more textured than usual. Magica is a detailed fantasy epic about the struggle between good and evil. Several elements are similar to J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved Lord of the Rings novels, which themselves rely on traditional literary archetypes such as heroes, villains, and mythic quests…