Symphony for a Misanthrope
Symphony for a Misanthrope is the sixth studio album by the progressive metal/rock band Magellan. The track "Pianissimo Intermission" is based upon Johann Sebastian Bach`s "Goldberg Variation#1".
The album received a score of 4 out of 6 from Norway's Scream. The reviewer called the two preceding releases disappointing and "bickering", and Symphony for a Misanthrope was more of the same. "A mighty intro and a couple of groovy songs with great melodies makes for a more than good start, but then the bickering unfortunately comes creeping again". Ultimately, the music did not defend the record's longevity.
Track listing
- "Symphonette" - 2:51
- "Why Water Weeds?" - 8:31
- "Wisdom" - 4:24
- "Cranium Reef Suite" - 18:05
- # Pt.1: "Youthful Enthusiasm"
- # Pt.2: "Psych 101"
- # Pt.3: "Primal Defense"
- "Pianissimo Intermission" - 2:08
- "Doctor Concoctor" - 4:13
- "Every Bullet Needs Blood" - 6:42
- "Deconstruction Zone"
Credits
Invited participants
- Steve Walsh — keyboards on 1
- Dave Manion — keyboards on 1
- Joe Franco — drums on 4, 5
- Stephen Imbler — piano on 5
- Robert Berry — drums, guitar, bass guitar on 2