Opulent masterpiece

Granted, there has been a long time lasted until the spark has jumped really, but ultimately it has ignited properly ;-)).
The more you listen to the album, the more the songs screw ear.
Tobias Sammet has managed here a work of art. The album is very diverse, clean produced with rich, full sound. The compositions are accompanied opulent and with much bombast, the various guest vocalists harmonize very well with each other.

My absolute favorite is the epic title track "The Scarecrow", which starts very folky and extends over eleven minutes bombastic arranged with a great guitar solo in the middle.
In addition, the opener "Twisted Mind", the gentle "What Kind of Love", the power full "Another Angel Down", the gloomy "The Toy Master" and of course the famous "Lost in Space" are true earwigs.
The only weak point is for me something simple knitted "Carry Me Over", but that does not detract from the overall work.

Conclusion: A really great and varied concept album with catchy. Buy !!!