Name: Acoustic Adventures - Volume Two
Brand: Sonata Arctica

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

A 702230

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Colour

Orange

Colour details

Orange/Black Marble

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-11

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

4251981702230

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Orange / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Sonata Arctica

Genre US

Metal

Label US

Atomic Fire

A melodic power metal band from Kemi, Finland, active since 1999. Initially founded in 1996 as a hard rock band Tricky Beans (later Tricky Means), the group settled on the name <en>Sonata Arctica</en> in 1999 as their musical style had changed into power metal and they needed a more "heavy metal" name for the band.

The current line-up of <en>Sonata Arctica</en> consists of Tony Kakko on vocals and keyboards (since 1996), Tommy Portimo on drums (since 1996), Henrik Klingenberg on keyboards (since 2002), Elias Viljanen on guitar (since 2007), and Pasi Kauppinen on bass (since 2013).

Throughout their career, <en>Sonata Arctica</en> has drawn inspiration from various genres such as melodic power metal, symphonic metal, and progressive metal. Their music is characterized by catchy melodies, soaring vocals, intricate keyboard arrangements, and fast-paced guitar solos. With a discography spanning over two decades, <en>Sonata Arctica</en> has become one of the most influential bands in the genre.

Besides significantly influencing the power/melodic metal scene, they’re a band that’s not only famous for consistently delivering studio albums of high quality but also for experimenting and breaking out of their musical comfort zone. Of course, fans of these 'Northern Lights' usually know what they get, but in 2016, the group even surprised them by starting their “acoustic adventures,” an idea allowing them to breathe, to challenge themselves and to gather new energy. Fresh Nordic wind that -- only brought to the theatres of their home country in the beginning -- made them enjoy popularity night after night and the run, which saw them leave their regular touring cycle routine, was a huge success. In 2019, the story finally found its continuation outside of Finland - and made Sonato Arctica decide that those adaptations, including almost completely re-arranged tracks and songs that the quintet rarely used to play live during the last years, shouldn’t only be available in the form of fan-made videos on YouTube. No sooner said than done! Making good use of the 2020 pandemic, the band entered the studio to bring the atmosphere of aforementioned adventures to tape and to record a series of songs - some of which sounding very different in the end, but in an undeniably Sonato Arctica-esque acoustic wrapping. A process that generated so much creativity resulted in a total of 24 songs. Too many for one album, but has there ever been something wrong with more Sonato Arctica music? While part one of the album (released in January 2022) -- simply named »Acoustic Adventures« in remembrance of the tour that had led to all that -- featured rarities such as 'The Rest Of The Sun Belongs To Me' (an exclusive Japanese bonus track of »Winterheart’s Guild«; 2003), the majority of the second chapter consists of more speedy tunes such as 'Black Sheep,' all-time live classic 'FullMoon,' and 'Flag In The Ground.' But Sonato Arctica wouldn‘t be Sonato Arctica, if they played it safe: 'San Sebastian' or closing track 'Victoria’s Secret' -- both performed at a slower speed -- manage to spread a completely new, refreshing feeling for to the listener; a feeling that of course can be experienced the best way in front of a stage! That’s why the outfit is now pleased to unveil »Acoustic Adventures - Volume Two« in autumn. To complete this special saga and to finally celebrate the kick-off of their next, multiply postponed »Acoustic Adventures« trip in order to lift up the Corona-shaken Finnish and European mainland minds. But first: come to the living room, lay back and follow Sonato Arctica on their stripped down yet not less exciting journey into the acoustic music world…!

Acoustic Adventures - Volume Two

Music US

Discover Acoustic Adventures - Volume Two by Sonata Arctica. Limited edition LP available from Atomic Fire. Experience their stripped-down yet exciting journey into the acoustic music world!