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Release date: 15-10-2007 (originally released in 2001) 2007 issue UK strictly limited edition 10-track digitally remastered 2-LP set pressed on White virgin Vinyl , featuring the fan favourite '10th Man Down' and a collection of live recordings, complete with 16-page picture booklet containing band introductions, extensive sleevenotes and more, sealed & stickered picture sleeve. This record is a symphonic metsl masterclass that effectively defined a genre. Tracks: 01. Over the Hills and Far Away 02. 10th Man Down 03. Away 04. Astal Romance (remake 2001) 05. The Kinslayer (live) 06. She is My Sin (live) 07. Sacrament of Wilderness (live) 08. Walking in the Air (Live) 09. Beauty & the Beast (live) 10. Wishmaster (live)
The title track is a cover that Nightwish has brilliantly chosen to perform. It is a very fun song and has some awesome celtic melodies. The chorus is really addicting! The songs '10 Men Down' and 'Away' are wonderfully done and were written specifically for this EP. The remake of 'Astral Romance' is very pleasing to the ear and is one of the best songs on the album. The live songs that are present are good choices. I would have really liked to hear 'Dead Boy's Poem,'or 'Come Cover Me,' but that is just me wanting more on this wonderful cd. Included are many songs from the albums Wishmaster and Oceanborn. After this EP, the band would later write the majestic 'Century Child.' This is not typically a first choice album to get for a newcomer to Nightwish..as I would recommend Oceanborn, or maybe Century Child...but this is a great one to own in one's collection. The Song 'Over the Hills and Far Away' is almost worth the price alone, but having 10 songs is a real treat. It saddened me to hear about the departure of vocalist Tarja from the band, but she did a phenominal job with all of her hard work on every album. I look forward to hearing new Nightwish material in the very near future! -Richard Terry
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