Magnum Opus (Yngwie Malmsteen album)
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Magnum Opus is the eighth studio album by Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, released on 17 October 1995. It reached No. 11 and 17 on the Finnish and Swedish albums chart respectively.[1]
Critical reception
Steve Huey at AllMusic gave Magnum Opus three stars out of five, calling it a "predictable mix of generic hard rockers, sugary ballads, and Malmsteen's trademark neo-classical guitar instrumentals." He said the album had nothing new to offer, but nonetheless recommended it for diehard Malmsteen fans.[2]
Track listing
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Personnel
- Yngwie Malmsteen – guitar, sitar, background vocals, production
- Michael Vescera – lead vocals
- Mats Olausson – keyboard
- Shane Gaalaas – drums
- Barry Sparks – bass
- Chris Tsangarides – engineering, mixing, production
- Keith Rose – engineering assistance
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 17 October 1995[1] | Music for Nations | |
| Japan | Pony Canyon | ||
| United States | 7 November 2000[3] | Spitfire | Reissued |
| Europe | 2003[4] | SPV/Steamhammer | Remastered |
Chart performance
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Finnish albums chart | 11[1] |
| Swedish albums chart | 17[1] |
Certifications and sales
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References
External links
- Magnum Opus, 1995 at yngwiemalmsteen.com
- In Review: Yngwie J. Malmsteen "Magnum Opus" at Guitar Nine Records
- ↑ a b c d "Yngwie Malmsteen - Magnum Opus (album)". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2014-01-13.
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- ↑ "Magnum Opus - Yngwie Malmsteen | Releases". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2014-06-18.