CRIMSON GLORY – Transcendence [remastered +1]

These were requested many times on this blog; the reissue of the two essential albums from CRIMSON GLORY – the self titled debut album and this follow-up “Transcendence” – by Metal Mind Productions, both remastered for the first time using 24-Bit process on golden disc, including bonus tracks and presented in a deluxe digipak limited to numerated 2000 copies.

Crimson Glory’s self-titled debut success was not surprising – the unique collaboration of heavy, yet melodic guitars, brilliant drumming and amazing vocals brought a true masterpiece onto the metal soil.
But the band did not rest after touring intensively and immediately begun working on a follow-up. And so in 1988 Crimson Glory’s finest achievement was born… “Transcendence” took almost two years to create, but the result was simply astounding.

Crimson Glory managed to come up with an album that featured all the terrific elements found in the debut and took them to the next level.
The band managed to put out two over-the-top albums in a row, and not one dull song on either of them. Tell me another band from the who’s done just that. Crimson Glory just had that “it”.

“Transcendence” delivers unbelievably catchy tunes, backed up by killer riffs and well-crafted songwriting. It’s really not fair to point out specific songs from this album, but ‘Painted Skies’ and ‘In Dark Places’ are my favorites.
The album also contains another highlight; the band’s first hit-single ‘Lonely’, a song that was in the top of the American Rock Radio charts in several major market areas for over 24 consecutive weeks.

The production of “Transcendence” is also a remarkable point.
The drums on the record are a combination of both live and sampled drums. The band sampled drummer Dana Burnell performing live into a synclavier without any cymbals, and then re-recorded the cymbals live later in order to have complete separation of drums / cymbals.
Guitarist Jon Drenning stated “It was a very arduous and time consuming way to do it but at the time it seemed like something we wanted to try to achieve; a pristine, clean sound and true separation of all instruments”.

Fabulous songs, a great singer (with a very unique signature voice) and memorable arrangements make “Transcendence” another must have album.
Crimson Glory’s unique musical mixture, followed by their characteristic image / silver masks (which definitely worked well with their Sci-Fi oriented lyrics) marked the beginning of a metal legend.
This Metal Mind reissue delivers a superb digitally remastered job, balance and crystal clear. Added to this digipak is also a remixed version of the single track ‘Lonely’ as bonus track.
Essential in your collection.

Metal Mind Records / Cat. No.: MASS CD 1089 DG
Gold CD Digipak (limited edition of 2000 numerated copies)

01 – Lady Of Winter
02 – Red Sharks
03 – Painted Skies
04 – Masque of The Red Death
05 – In Dark Places
06 – Where The Dragons Rule
07 – Lonely
08 – Burning Bridges
09 – Eternal World
10 – Transcendence
11 – Lonely (Re-mix) [bonus track]

Midnight – Vocals
Jon Drenning – Lead Guitar
Ben Jackson – Rhythm Guitar
Jeff Lords – Bass
Dana Burnell – Drums

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