Stratovarius are quintissential power metal from the 1990's. In fact, 'cliched' is probably a fairer comparison. Here on Episode they have produced more of the same - not overly original, but that doesn't make it bad.
There are obvious comparisons with others in their genre throughout the album. There are, for instance, unmistakable riffs taken from Yngwie Malmsteen on some songs. Still, it's not as if they haven't produced some good material. The opener "Father Time" gets the album off to a good start. The instrumental "Episode" moves straight into the best song on the album "Speed Of Light", which showcases the best that this band can offer. "Uncertainty" and the moody epic-like "Season Of Change", into the second instrumental "Stratosphere" are all good tunes.
All in all, this is a good album for those who like their power metal. There are no real surprises, and a couple of moments that will make it all worthwhile.
Rating: Power metal for those that like it straight. 3/5.
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