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Arena (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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Product Details
1. A Crack In The Ice
2. Pins And Needles
3. Double Vision
4. Elea
5. The Hanging Tree
6. A State Of Grace
7. Blood Red Room
8. In The Blink Of An Eye
9. (Don't Forget To) Breathe
10. Serenity
11. Tears In The Rain
12. Enemy Without
13. Running From Damascus
14. The Visitor

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Album Description

Japanese edition of the 1998 & second album by prog rock actfeaturing former members of Marillion. 14 tracks. A CanyonInternational release.

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Brilliant work from a versatile band July 13 2004
Format:Audio CD
Perhaps the best example of Arena's musical range is the piece, "The Hanging Tree," from this album, "The Visitor." It begins sounding like something that would have been at home on an early Strawbs album like "From the Witchwood" before it morphs nearly seamlessly into something that would have fit right into Pink Floyd's "The Wall."
The music is compelling and the story riveting, even if you don't buy into the near-death experience concept. That's really just a vehicle the writer uses to convey some more universal concepts. The songs stand on their own individually, yet recurring themes add a cohesiveness to the overall album and story.
I only discovered Arena in 2004. This CD gets a lot of play.
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Prog is back at its best! Nov 26 2003
Format:Audio CD
I am a huge fan of 70s prog. bands (Pink Floyd, Yes, EL&P, Genesis, Jethro, Latte e Miele, etc), and recently started a quest to find new progressive music that would have the same emotion, complexity, and virtuosity found in classic prog. I am thrilled to say I have found it with ARENA. I have tried many of the "new" prog bands (Flower kings, Pendragon, IQ, etc) and while those were OK, Arena exceeded ALL my expectations and is clearly at the top of my list. I see Arena as influenced by "classic" Marillion primarily but they are by no means a copy (if you like Script for a Jester's tear or Fugazi, you will LOVE this record). They have their own style and energy and very dynamic song patterns which keep surprising you and capturing your ear every time you hear them. The entire CD is a gem and the most amazing thing is that, while very complex, it is a pleasure and a trip from the very first time you hear it. If you are in a similar quest to mine, here is the answer (separately, I have also enjoyed Spock's beard but more on that later).
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Stunning Oct 27 2003
Format:Audio CD
John Mitchell could be the next David Gilmour. Well, except that he sways a bit from this style in the two albums that follow, but on The Visitor, his sense of melody mixed with technicality definitely reminds this reviewer of the famous Pink Floyd guitarist. As for the rest of the music, just about everything is perfect. The music has a highly climactic feel. The vocals are different from what a lot of prog listeners may be used to, but they suit the music very well.
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Most recent customer reviews
Great tunes from a great band.
I got turned onto this band by going to their web sight and listening to some of their music. Some folks feel they have ripped off other bands, but I would rather think that... Read more
Published on Oct 17 2002 by R. S. Jenefsky
:) Anyone who has not rated this 5 star's deserves a kicking
I have way over a hundred CD's in my collection but this is definatly within the top 5, if not being the best itself! Read more
Published on Sep 8 2002
As good as it gets
For anyone who loves Progressive Rock this is a must. The music flows like no other concept album. Not only are some of the songs as poignant as you would hope for with Prog, you... Read more
Published on Jun 26 2002
Be careful - this one will sneak up on you!
As other reviewers have commented, the brilliance of this album may not be immediately apparent, but brilliant it is! Read more
Published on May 17 2002 by G-Dexter
Very good progressive music
This is the only release I have purchased (based upon other reviews) so far, and I must say I am now interested in picking up other recordings from the Arena catalog. Read more
Published on April 18 2002 by Kidamadeus
its all here
This album has it all, heavy hypnotizing riffs to softer ballads. Its all here. A great piece of prog rock, far more interesting then alot of the newer bands out there. Read more
Published on Jan 29 2002
Classic prog rock at its best!
This album does indeed have similarities with some of Marillion's Fish era albums. The album's melodies and particularly Paul Wrightson's vocal style make The Visitor very... Read more
Published on Jan 27 2002 by L. Renaud
Solid relaxation
okay. this is pretty cool stuff. yet, a shy few steps away from the brilliant efforts rendered by "the flower kings," "thinking plague," and "brand x". ...
Published on Jan 20 2002 by "garciamp"
New Arena fan
I am Arena and related bands' fan since 2000, when I discovered it. It was quite routine situation: I entered the CD shop and the guys listened to the Arena's album "The... Read more
Published on Jan 7 2002 by Rasa
SIMPLY, THE BEST PROG ROCK ALBUM OF 1998
I'm agree with the reviews with five stars. All about of this album has been writed. Curiously all write about Marillion. Read more
Published on Nov 14 2001 by P. Arceo
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