Fates Warning – The Spectre Within (1985) [Full Album | Heavy Metal / Progressive Metal]

Описание: Band: Fates Warning
Album: The Spectre Within
Type: Full-length
Year: 1985
Country: United States
Genre: Heavy Metal / Progressive Metal
Label: Metal Blade Records
Note: Second studio album by American progressive metal pioneers Fates Warning, blending intricate songwriting with melodic aggression and mystic themes. A formative release that bridged traditional heavy metal with progressive structures, showcasing the band’s early evolution.

LINEUP:
John Arch – Vocals
Victor Arduini – Guitars
Jim Matheos – Guitars
Joe DiBiase – Bass
Steve Zimmerman – Drums

TRACKLIST:
00:00:00 1. Traveler in Time – 07:13
00:07:10 2. Orphan Gypsy – 05:59
00:13:09 3. Without a Trace – 04:49
00:17:59 4. Pirates of the Underground – 07:07
00:25:07 5. The Apparition – 05:51
00:30:58 6. Kyrie Eleison – 05:25
00:36:22 7. Epitaph – 11:57

DESCRIPTION:
Released in 1985, The Spectre Within captures Fates Warning at a key early stage, blending traditional heavy metal intensity with forward-thinking progressive elements. Opening with the epic “Traveler in Time,” the album immediately establishes a rich melodic palette and dynamic songwriting. “Orphan Gypsy” and “Without a Trace” balance harmonized guitars with expressive vocals, while “Pirates of the Underground” expands into longer, more adventurous structures. The mid-album sequences “The Apparition” and “Kyrie Eleison” deliver commanding riffs and layered arrangements that hint at the band’s future directions. Closing with the nearly twelve-minute suite “Epitaph,” the record pushes into expansive territory that reflects both technical ambition and emotional resonance. With John Arch’s distinctive vocal delivery and the dual-guitar interplay of Victor Arduini and Jim Matheos, The Spectre Within stands as an influential early progressive metal landmark and a must-listen for fans of ambitious heavy music.