NIGHTWISH - Wishmaster (2000-2012) SHM-CD | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Oceanborn wasn't just a hit in Finland, it also opened new doors for Nightwish abroad. So naturally, the pressure to come up with a comparable sophomore album was enormous. Rarely does a band fulfill the demands of a second album successfully, and Nightwish is no exception. Even though Wishmaster is mainly targeted to radio and pop audiences, it does succeed somewhat. Even more demanding listeners will find this as enjoyable as they did Oceanborn, but Wishmaster isn't as consistent as that album was. The same patterns repeat, and every track's hook is based on a powerful intro and a simple chorus. Their charm is in their overflowing drama and, as it was on their first album, the whole concept can be described as "operatic metal." It may sound inventive and full of potential for a while, but as a whole album (and with this release it's two albums), it can be a little annoying, even frustrating. Still, a lot of listeners will enjoy it; after all, it does have its moments. Antti J. Ravelin
Tracklist :
1    She Is My Sin = シー・イズ・マイ・シン    4:46
2    The Kinslayer = ザ・キンスレイヤー    3:59
3    Come Cover Me = カム・カヴァー・ミー    4:34
4    Wanderlust = ワンダーラスト    4:50
5    Two For Tragedy = トゥ・フォー・トラジディー    3:51
6    Wishmaster = ウィッシュマスター    4:23
7    Bare Grace Misery = ベアー・グレイス・ミザリー    3:39
8    Crownless = クラウンレス    4:26
9    Deep Silent Complete = ディープ・サイレント・コンプリート    3:57
10    Dead Boy's Poem = デッド・ボーイズ・ポエム    6:47
11    FantasMic = ファンタスミック    8:18
- BONUS TRACKS -   
12    Sleepwalker (Original Version) = スリープウォーカー(オリジナル・ヴァージョン)    2:57
13    Wanderlust (Live) = ワンダーラスト(ライヴ)    4:34
14    Deep Silent Complete (Live) = ディープ・サイレント・コンプリート(ライヴ)    4:24
Credits :
Arranged By [Arrangements] – Nightwish, Tero Kinnunen
Arranged By [Choir Arrangements] – V. Laaksonen
Art Direction – T. Holopainen
Artwork [Inlay Artwork] – Maria Sandell
Baritone Vocals [Baritone] – Kimmo Kallio
Bass – Sami Vänskä
Bass Vocals [Bass] – Anssi Honkanen, Riku Salminen
Drums, Percussion – Jukka Nevalainen
Flute – Esa Lehtinen
Guitar [Guitars] – Emppu Vuorinen
Lyrics By – T. Holopainen
Music By – E. Vuorinen (pistas: 3, 7, 8), T. Holopainen
Synthesizer [Synthesizers] – Tuomas Holopainen
Tenor Vocals [Tenor] – Matias Kaila, Ville Laaksonen
Vocals – Tarja Turunen
Voice [Dead Boy's Voice] – Sam Hardwick