Luca Turilli - Prophet Of The Last Eclipse (2002)

Luca Turilli's second 'solo' album (I still don't get that term in this context) shows the man really can't fail with whatever he touches. As with KING OF THE NORDIC TWILIGHT, it can't match Rhapsody's best work, but it's still a top listen, with unusual electronic flourishes that reflect its futuristic theme, and help show that, while Turilli has a sound that's distinctively his, he knows how not to repeat himself. 
There are choirs here, but they're not in abundance, and there's no narration at all, while vocalist Olaf Hayer makes an appearance once more and he is, quite frankly, preferable to Fabio.  There is ferocious speed throughout, flying choruses and, of course, a lengthy epic, this one being the thundering title song. Other highlights include "Rider Of The Astral Fire" and "The Age Of Mystic Ice".
I think Turilli could probably make The Teletubbies sound epic if he really tried. He's a natural at this kind of thing and, so far, I'm yet to hear anyone who can come near to matching him.

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