Wagner Reloaded-Live in Leipzig

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Wagner Reloaded-Live in Leipzig
Apocalyptica Wagner Reloaded CD Cover 2013.jpg
Live album by
Apocalyptica
Released18 November 2013
Recorded5 July 2013 at Leipzig Arena
GenreCello rock, symphonic metal
Length55:07 (standard edition)
LabelBMG
ProducerAlex Silva, Eicca Toppinen
Apocalyptica chronology
7th Symphony
(2010) 		Wagner Reloaded-Live in Leipzig
(2013) 		Shadowmaker
(2015)

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
Review scores
SourceRating
BackstageAxxess.comfavorable[1]
Power of Metal.dk75/100[2]
New Noise3/5 stars[3]
Reflections of Darkness10/10[4]
5/5 stars[5]
Yell!4.5/5 stars[6]

The album received generally favorable reviews.

Track listing[]

All tracks written by Eicca Toppinen except where noted.

Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(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 Helbig4:29
6."Lullaby" 2:57
7."Bubbles" 2:08
8."Path In Life"Eicca Toppinen and Sven Helbig4:09
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 Helbig2:06
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[]

References[]

  1. ^ Englehart, Kris (December 20, 2013). "Apocalyptica 'Wagner Reloaded-Live In Leipzig'". BackstageAxxess.com. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  2. ^ Spencer, Jason (January 17, 2014). "Apocalyptica - Wagner Reloaded - Live in Leipzig review". Power of Metal.dk. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  3. ^ May, Eric (December 6, 2014). "Album Review: Apocalyptica – "Wagner Reloaded: Live In Leipzig"". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  4. ^ Dunkle, Ray (November 11, 2013). "CD Review: Apocalyptica - Wagner Reloaded - Live in Leipzig". Reflections of Darkness. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
  5. ^ Roques, Alice. "ALBUM REVIEW: APOCALYPTICA – Wagner Reloaded – Live In Leipzig". . Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  6. ^ "APOCALYPTICA: WAGNER RELOADED – LIVE IN LEIPZIG (2013) – ALBUM REVIEW". Yell! Magazine. December 19, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2014.

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