Nightwish's second album has them establishing a style, that of a pompous power/symphonic rock act, and the result is a fine, if sometimes difficult listen. It takes a while to get into some of the songs, particularly the early ones, but Tarja Turunen's operatic vocals are captivating throughout, especially in the suitably-titled "Passion And The Opera", where her soprano has it easy to picture her on stage performing "Faust" or something. The catchy instrumental "Moondance" is the most accessable piece here, but "The Riddler" is also good, as is the lovely version of "Walking In The Air", a song from the 1982 children's animated film "The Snowman".
I suspect more listens could have me enjoying this record all the more; it's got much to offer those who have patience.
***1/2
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