The Aftermath

 

               

     Darkened clouds into the sky

     Nature starts to shake and cry

    There's no place to run or hide

     Looks like any hope has died.

     Thunder, lighting, mighty storm

     Fear and madness are the norm

     Of a land destined to fail

     Once robust, now weak and fragil.

     Look what nuclear war has done

     Final countdown has begun

     The whole world needs reconstruction

     In the wake of the destruction!

     Leaders starting the arms race

     Monsters with a human face

     Are the ones we should all blame

     Yet they feel no guilt nor shame.

    All this tragic situation

    Causing our planet's damnation

    Fortunately it's not real

    The Earth can still breathe and heal.

     But the threat still lies somewhere

     So let's always be aware

     That If evil has the power

      It could lead to the last hour!

    

    #SebastianOnciu #creativewriting

#Halloween #nuclearthreat

Chess

   

                   

    

      

    Let's play a game of chess

   To remove all the stress

    Caused by the daily grind

    And find some piece of mind.

    A world in black and white

    Where there's no wrong or right

    A battle of the brains

    In which the smartest gains.

    Just like in real war

    The rich still crave for more

    And send the poor to die

    Pawns in a cruel lie.

   The bishops, knights and rooks

   Are caught with threads and hooks

   The queen is free to rule

    While the king's just a fool.

    They all need fame and power

    Until the final jour

   When winners take the crown

   And losers will go down!

   

   

Here Comes the Fall

       

    Here comes the fall

    When sunshine fades

    Days getting small

    Among dark shades.

    Here comes the gloom

    Like a dark hole

    Pain, guilt and doom

    Over your soul.

     Here comes the end

     Of the good times

     They're gone, my friend

     When the bell chimes.

     Yet this bleak age

     Coming your way

     It's just a stage

     Not bound to stay.

    Light will come back

    Chasing your fear

     All that is black

     Will disappear!

 

Global Warning

              

Summer days with hot sun

Messing with your brain

When all hope is gone

 Heat drives you insane.

Global warming reckless

Spreads around the world

Mother Earth is helpless

People's souls are sold.

Threat is getting real 

Only fools deny it

The whole world can feel

But some won't admit that.

It's still not too late

To reverse this trend

We must change our fate

Salvation's still in our hands!

The Silent Lake

     The silent lake lies all around

     And far away I see the ground

     Its still, blue water's in my heart

     Just like a precious work of art.

     No fear, no worries here to find

     I must have left them all behind

     Nothing but peace and solitude

     No wonder that I feel so good.

     How could I leave this paradise

     And go back to the world of lies?

     Oh, lake! Forever stay within my sight

     And fill my soul with joy and light!

   

Wandering Soul

Stratovarius- Visions(1997)- Rock/Metal Album Rating(#19)

Finnish neoclassical power metal act Stratovarius makes its debut on my ranking list with one of its strongest releases, Visions,  a concept album based on the prophecies of Nostradamus. Here's how I rate the 10 tracks on this record: 

1. The Kiss of Judas- 9.5(fantastic)- an amazing opener with outstanding guitar solos and a catchy chorus as well.

2. Black Diamond- 10(stellar)- probably their biggest hit; the guitar and keyboard work together perfectly to create an extraordinary neoclassical sound, while the vocal delivery and the chorus are mind-blowing.

3. Forever Free- 9(great)- a speedy, more typical power metal track that kees the energy at high levels.

4. Before the Winter- 8.5(very good)- the first ballad, a moody and atmospheric tune with a great chorus as well.

5. Legions- 9(great)- another upbeat,  fast power metal tune destined to keep the spirits high.

6. The Abyss of Your Eyes- 8(solid)- a slower, but nevertheless heavy tune, bringing more diversity to the record.

7. Holy Light- 8(solid)- an instrumental track allowing the musicians to show off their remarkable abilities.

8. Paradise- 10(stellar)- another dynamic tune with great lyrics and an insanely catchy chorus that will stick to your mind for quite a while after hearing the song.

9. Coming Home- 9(great)- the second ballad, a beautiful song which adds more atmosphere and melancholy to an album already filled with emotion.

10. Visions(Southern Cross)- 10(stellar)- an epic track with multiple facets, taking the listener on a 10-minute ride full of variety: from typical, fast power metal sections and another fabulous chorus to slower and more progressive parts, this song has all the ingredients to keep you engaged until the end.

ALBUM RATING: 9.10

TOP 3 SONGS:

1. Black Diamond

2. Visions(Southern Cross)

3. Paradise

Final Thoughts

An epic, sometimes melancholic, but also empowering and upbeat record, Visions deserves to be ranked high in a chart of the greatest power metal albums of all time. It is part of a streak of albums, from 1996 to 2000, which showed Stratovarius at the peak of their creativity, so I will definitely explore their other works from that golden age as well. 

Stronghold

                  

            

      Ancient house of wisdom

      Built with tears and sweat

      Gone's your glory hour

      But you stand strong yet.

      Rulers came to your gate

      Keen to kill and plunder

      Greed has sealed their fate

      They were struck by thunder!

      Many tried to tear your down

      But they failed and you're still well

      Like a jewel of the crown

      Full of great stories to tell!

   

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