Prelude to the Millennium: Essentials of Symphony

Symphony X

Prelude to the Millennium: Essentials of Symphony

RELEASED: February 02, 1998
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Masquerade ’98 6:01 2. A Winter’s Dream, Part I: Prelude 3:03 3. The Damnation Game 4:32 4. Dressed to Kill 4:44 5. Of Sins and Shadows 4:56 6. Sea of Lies 4:18 7. Out of the Ashes 3:39 8. The Divine Wings of Tragedy 20:41 9. Candlelight Fantasia 6:42 10. Smoke and Mirrors 6:12 11. Through the Looking Glass, Parts I-III 13:04
Historical Archive
Prelude to the Millennium: Essentials of Symphony is a compilation album by the progressive metal band Symphony X, released in 1999. This album showcases the band's intricate compositions, blending symphonic elements with heavy metal. It serves as a retrospective of their earlier works, highlighting their technical prowess and lyrical depth. The tracks featured exhibit the band's signature sound, characterized by complex time signatures and virtuosic instrumentation, solidifying their reputation in the progressive metal genre.