CD case / presentation of the CD:
The Ltd.Ed. appears in an elegant slipcase.
Noteworthy tracks on the CD:
03. Heart of the Darklands: Here come particularly influences of Italian folklore to light, some of which are reminiscent of an Italian tarantella.
04. OLD AGE OF WONDERS includes how many Rhapsody songs about elves baroque elements (harpsichord) and is partially tinged very melancholy, while the chorus is reminiscent of a dance.
06. Il Canto del Vento: "The song of the wind" continues the tradition of an Italian each title continued on every Rhapsody CD. As with other Italian titles (eg Lamento Eroico) very melancholic.
07. SILENT DREAM is in my opinion a very good successful title but somehow reminds me of the one or the other Euro Vision Song Contest anthem me the rhythm and refrain fro ...
10. THE MYSTIC PROPHECY OF THE DEMO OF KNIGHT is Monster song on the CD with a duration of a little more than 16 minutes definitely staged the highlight of this CD, a crux of the story of "Dark Secret Saga" and very theatrical. It contains one of the largest earwigs all over the CD, namely A New Saga Begins.
11. DARK REIGN OF FIRE sets Title 10 continues, concludes this CD and can be an eagerly await the next album and the continuation of the story.
Bonus Tracks of Ltd.Edition:
12. Defenders of Gaia: A song that we should all take a little heart to us. He is completely independent of the CD from the destruction of nature by humans and might as well take care of Luca Turilli's album "The Infinite Wonders of Creation".
13. A NEW SAGA BEGINS (RADIO EDIT) is the catchy song from the monster track of the album as Radio Edit.
That alone would be reason for me was enough that Ltd.Ed. to buy.
CONCLUSION:
Triumph or Agony is more triumph than torment and a must buy for every Rhapsody (of Fire) fan. While it may not be my personal favorites compete with Power of the Dragon Flame, in my opinion, so I already tended "only" 4 stars at forgive, but the positives outweigh the album without a doubt and make it special.
Therefore 5 stars out of 5 for Triumph or Agony!
