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<pre>Centaur - Power World
Audio: CD
Release Date: 1994
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Import
Itâs almost shameful how unknown this band from Germany is. Due to their lack of fame, my expectations were naturally low as I prepared to listen to their second album, Power World. Having listened to it, I can firmly say that fame will never equal quality in my book. In fact, Centaur is such an underdog, Iâd say theyâre among the top of the heap in their style. Musically there are similarities to Conception, Elegy, X Japan and maybe a less symphonic Royal Hunt, which puts them in the progressive power mold, but their sound doesnât really stray too far from traditional metal. Despite the many influences, Centaur have a sound of their own, mainly due to the distinctive guitar work of Michael Boing and (especially) Stefan Lohmann as well as the unique voice of Rainer Küppers.
This sophomore release is more heavy metal oriented than the bandâs last album, God Complex, would turn out to be, and not as symphonic as the debut, Mob Rules the World. The focus lies more on guitar riffs and melodies this time. Instrumentally itâs on a pretty high technical level. Not Atheist level, mind you, but way above average comparing to some popular 80s, 90s heavy metal bands. Thereâs quality here you wouldnât expect to find in such an unknown band: Guitarist Stefan Lohmann can be compared to the likes of Tore Ãstby (Conception) and vocalist Rainer Küppers reminds me of Toshi (X Japan), or a darker Graham Bonnet. The drumming is good and the bass holds its own in the mix. Overall, the lineup was a very pleasant surprise to say the least.
The strongest point on this album and all of Centaurâs other creations is the guitar playing which in my opinion ensures that the band will stand the test of time. It seems guitar playing like this never gets old â probably the main reason I keep coming back to Centaur. Donât hesitate to check out their debut as well. Itâs not as good as this release, but close, and very similar in style (basically, it just has more keyboard). Their other two albums are recommended as well.
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Centaur - Power World
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Artist...............: Centaur
Album................: Power World
Genre................: Hard Rock
Source...............: CD
Year.................: 1994
Ripper...............: EAC (Secure mode) / LAME 3.92 & Asus CD-S520
Codec................: LAME 3.98
Version..............: MPEG 1 Layer III
Quality..............: Insane, (avg. bitrate: 320kbps)
Channels.............: Joint Stereo / 44100 hz
Tags.................: , ID3 v2.3
Information..........: Tracker - The Pirate Bay
Ripped by............: grayghost on 12/23/2008
Posted by............: grayghost on 12/27/2008
News Server..........: news.astraweb.com
News Group(s)........: alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.metal.full.albums
Included.............: NFO
Covers...............: Front Back
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Tracklisting
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1. (00:05:31) Centaur - Part Of Me(J.S.B.)
2. (00:05:48) Centaur - In This World
3. (00:03:53) Centaur - Heartache
4. (00:03:43) Centaur - Insane
5. (00:05:58) Centaur - Trick By Trick
6. (00:06:30) Centaur - Centaur (Part II)
7. (00:04:05) Centaur - Black Rain
8. (00:04:11) Centaur - No More Rules
9. (00:04:19) Centaur - Break It
10. (00:03:49) Centaur - Got To Believe In Love
11. (00:05:51) Centaur - Right In Time
Playing Time.........: 00:53:39
Total Size...........: 122.85 MB
NFO generated on.....: 12/27/2008 11:49:53 AM
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