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Kamelot has released an expanded edition of their latest album "Ghost Opera" which features a bonus disc filled with live tracks from "Ghost Opera" and "The Black Halo," unreleased cuts, and a very interesting remix of "Rule The World." The live tracks show off the band's musical talent. They perform their songs almost exactly as they were recorded. A feat that many of history's favorite bands can't even accomplish, I tip my hat to thee. Also included are the bonus tracks "Season's End" and "Epilogue" which is a tribute to their fans.
I would consider Kamelot a power metal band in general due to the vocal style and dynamic storytelling, however, I can't think of a band you could even compare them to. Their music incorporates everything you'd expect from a heavy metal perspective plus orchestral elements that add to the mysterious nature of their music. On the live tracks (see also 2006's "One Cold Winter's Night-live"), the full instrumentation is present including parts performed by less frequently used instruments.
The first time I listened to "Ghost Opera," I wasn't sure what I thought, honestly, I had lumped them in with a different group of bands. The music is very in-depth and would probably go very well with Dungeons & Dragons. Every time you listen to this album, you are guaranteed to hear something you never knew was there. In short, it's music that lives up to the definition of a good book as well.
If you already have "Ghost Opera," it's still worth the re-buy for the live tracks and the unreleased studio tracks.
Rating: 98
Reviewed By: Brian Grefrath