Harman Patil (Editor)

Parallels (album)

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Recorded
  
Mid-1991

Parallels (1991)
  
Inside Out (1994)

Release date
  
29 October 1991

Producers
  
Terry Brown, Brian Slagel

Length
  
45:27

Artist
  
Fates Warning

Label
  
Metal Blade Records

Parallels (album) httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediaenthumb9

Released
  
October 29, 1991 (1991-10-29)

Studio
  
Metalworks Studios in Mississauga

Genres
  
Progressive metal, Progressive rock

Similar
  
Fates Warning albums, Progressive metal albums

Fates warning parallels full album


Parallels is the sixth studio album by progressive metal band Fates Warning, released on October 29, 1991 through Metal Blade Records. The album reached No. 20 on the U.S. Billboard Heatseekers chart.

Contents

James LaBrie performs harmony vocals on the song "Life in Still Water" due to Ray Alder having to leave Toronto and not having time to finish with the backing vocals. Producer Terry Brown came up with the idea of bringing in LaBrie, as he had just joined Dream Theater and had a similar style. On March 16, 2010 a special edition of Parallels was released through Metal Blade. This included a remaster of the original album, a bonus disc of live and demo tracks, as well as a DVD.

Critical reception

Eduardo Rivadavia at AllMusic gave Parallels three stars out of five, calling it Fates Warning's "biggest commercial if not artistic success" and "an ideal first purchase for fans of traditional '80s metal." Highlights noted were "Eye to Eye", "Point of View" and "We Only Say Goodbye".

In 2005, the album was ranked No. 371 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.

Track listing

All tracks written by Jim Matheos.

2010 deluxe edition bonus tracks

  • Tracks 1–8 were recorded at the Palace Theatre in Hollywood, California on January 23, 1992.
  • Tracks 9–14 are demos.
  • Filmed live in concert in New Haven, Connecticut on February 13, 1992.
  • Features current interviews with all band members as well as acclaimed producer Terry Brown and Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel.
  • Rare and exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the 1992 U.S. tour.
  • Includes music videos for "Eye to Eye" and "Point of View".

    • Fates Warning

  • Ray Alder – lead vocals
  • Jim Matheos – guitar
  • Frank Aresti – guitar
  • Mark Zonder – drums, percussion
  • Joe DiBiase – bass

    • Additional credits

  • James LaBrie – background vocals (track 2)
  • John Bailey – computer sequencing
  • Terry Brown – engineering, mixing, production
  • John Bailey – computer sequencing, engineering assistance
  • Stu Young – engineering assistance
  • Trevor Sadler – engineering assistance
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Brian Slagel – executive production

    • Songs

    1Leave the Past Behind6:14
    2Life in Still Water5:45
    3Eye to Eye4:05

    References

    Parallels (album) Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA