Wagner Reloaded-Live in Leipzig
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| Live album by Apocalyptica | ||||
| Released | 18 November 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 5 July 2013 at Leipzig Arena | |||
| Genre | Cello rock, symphonic metal | |||
| Length | 55:07 (standard edition) | |||
| Label | BMG | |||
| Producer | Alex Silva, Eicca Toppinen | |||
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Wagner Reloaded-Live in Leipzig is the first live album and eleventh album overall by the Finnish cello metal band Apocalyptica. It was released on 15 November 2013 in Finland and 18 November 2013 elsewhere. It was released three years after their previous studio album 7th Symphony. The time period allowed the band to prepare for a special live event to celebrate the anniversary of Richard Wagner's 200th Birthday. On 5–6 July 2013 the Leipzig Arena witnessed the sold-out première of Wagner Reloaded. This was a joint venture between German choreographer Gregor Seyffert and Apocalyptica. The event witnessed a blend of dance performances, circus and theatre arts, audiovisual effects, and live music.
To remember this event a state-of-the-art Live CD of Wagner Reloaded was released featuring Apocalyptica and the MDR Symphony Orchestra. The music is influenced by the overall work of Wagner, but is written by Apocalytica's Eicca Toppinen. It therefore represents an album of new Apocalyptica material. Unlike recent Apocalyptica albums the album is entirely instrumental.
Reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Source | Rating |
| BackstageAxxess.com | favorable[1] |
| Power of Metal.dk | 75/100[2] |
| New Noise |   [3] |
| Reflections of Darkness | 10/10[4] |
| Rock Revolt Magazine | [5] |
| Yell! |  [6] |
The album received generally favorable reviews.
Track listing
All tracks written by Eicca Toppinen except where noted.
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Signal" | 1:42 | |
| 2. | "Genesis" | 1:47 | |
| 3. | "Fight Against Monsters" | 6:09 | |
| 4. | "Stormy Wagner" | 4:02 | |
| 5. | "Flying Dutchman" | Eicca Toppinen and Sven Helbig | 4:29 |
| 6. | "Lullaby" | 2:57 | |
| 7. | "Bubbles" | 2:08 | |
| 8. | "Path In Life" | Eicca Toppinen and Sven Helbig | 4:09 |
| 9. | "Creation of Notes" | 5:35 | |
| 10. | "Running Love" | 5:02 | |
| 11. | "Birth Pain" | 6:22 | |
| 12. | "Ludwig - Wonderland" | 6:39 | |
| 13. | "Ludwig - Requiem" | Eicca Toppinen and Sven Helbig | 2:06 |
| 14. | "Destruction" | 3:05 | |
| Total length: | 55:07 | ||
Release
Wagner Reloaded was originally released in three different formats.
Standard CD
Contains the standard 14-track album.
Vinyl LP
Contains the standard 14-track album on double gate-fold album.
Digital Album
Contains the standard 14-track album and video of "Stormy Wagner".
Personnel
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References
- ↑ Englehart, Kris (December 20, 2013). "Apocalyptica 'Wagner Reloaded-Live In Leipzig'". BackstageAxxess.com. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
- ↑ Spencer, Jason (January 17, 2014). "Apocalyptica - Wagner Reloaded - Live in Leipzig review". Power of Metal.dk. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
- ↑ May, Eric (December 6, 2014). "Album Review: Apocalyptica – "Wagner Reloaded: Live In Leipzig"". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
- ↑ Dunkle, Ray (November 11, 2013). "CD Review: Apocalyptica - Wagner Reloaded - Live in Leipzig". Reflections of Darkness. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
- ↑ Roques, Alice. "ALBUM REVIEW: APOCALYPTICA – Wagner Reloaded – Live In Leipzig". Rock Revolt Magazine. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
- ↑ "APOCALYPTICA: WAGNER RELOADED – LIVE IN LEIPZIG (2013) – ALBUM REVIEW". Yell! Magazine. December 19, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
External links
- Official Apocalyptica website
- Official Pledgemusic website
- Apocalyptica Discuss New Live Release Wagner Reloaded, Antimusic.com, 22 November 2013