Symphony for a Misanthrope is the sixth studio album by the progressive metal/rock band Magellan. The track "Pianissimo Intermission" is based upon Johann Sebastian Bach`s "Goldberg Variation#1" (1742).
The album received a score of 4 out of 6 from Norway's Scream. The reviewer called the two preceding releases disappointing and "bickering", and Symphony for a Misanthrope was more of the same. "A mighty intro and a couple of groovy songs with great melodies makes for a more than good start, but then the bickering unfortunately comes creeping again". Ultimately, the music did not defend the record's longevity.
Track listing "Symphonette" (instrumental) - 2:51 "Why Water Weeds?" - 8:31 "Wisdom" - 4:24 "Cranium Reef Suite" - 18:05 Pt.1: "Youthful Enthusiasm" (instrumental) Pt.2: "Psych 101" Pt.3: "Primal Defense" "Pianissimo Intermission" (instrumental) - 2:08 "Doctor Concoctor" - 4:13 "Every Bullet Needs Blood" - 6:42 "Deconstruction Zone" (instrumental bonus track)
Credits Trent Gardner — lead vocals, keyboards Wayne Gardner — guitars, bass, backing vocals
Invited participants Steve Walsh — keyboards on 1 Dave Manion — keyboards on 1 Joe Franco — drums on 4, 5 Stephen Imbler — piano on 5 Robert Berry — drums, guitar, bass guitar on 2
References
External links Encyclopaedia Metallum page