Archangel | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | September 20, 2011 [1] | |||
Recorded | 2006–2010 | |||
Length | 1:12:38 | |||
Producer | Thomas Bergersen, Nick Phoenix | |||
Two Steps from Hell chronology | ||||
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Archangel is the second public album by the group Two Steps from Hell, released in September 2011. [2] [3] It consists of 26 tracks written by composers Thomas J. Bergersen and Nick Phoenix. [4] All the tracks are from prior demonstration albums previously only available to the industry; 14 are from the album, Nero. [3]
The cover and sleeve are designed by Steven R. Gilmore. [2]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | From the original demo album: | Length |
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1. | "Mercy in Darkness" | Nick Phoenix | Dreams & Imaginations | 1:11 |
2. | "Archangel" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Nero | 2:35 |
3. | "Everlasting" | Nick Phoenix | Nero | 2:49 |
4. | "United We Stand, Divided We Fall" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Nero | 3:58 |
5. | "Love & Loss" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Dynasty | 1:49 |
6. | "The Last Stand" | Nick Phoenix | Nero | 2:50 |
7. | "Nero" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Nero | 3:27 |
8. | "Destructo" | Nick Phoenix | Nero | 2:32 |
9. | "Atlantis" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Nemesis | 1:57 |
10. | "Strength of a Thousand Men" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Nero | 2:17 |
11. | "Unexplained Forces" | Nick Phoenix | Nero | 3:11 |
12. | "Magic of Love" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Nero | 2:20 |
13. | "Norwegian Pirate" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Power of Darkness | 3:03 |
14. | "Dark Harbor" | Nick Phoenix | Power of Darkness | 3:15 |
15. | "Dragon Rider" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Dynasty | 1:54 |
16. | "Mountains from Water" | Nick Phoenix | Nero | 2:14 |
17. | "Titan Dune" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Power of Darkness | 2:11 |
18. | "Ironwing" | Nick Phoenix | Power of Darkness | 2:38 |
19. | "Army of Justice" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Nemesis | 2:04 |
20. | "Immortal Avenger" | Nick Phoenix | Nero | 3:44 |
21. | "He Who Brings the Night" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Power of Darkness | 3:07 |
22. | "Caradhras" | Nick Phoenix | Nero | 4:13 |
23. | "Sanctuary Is Lost" | Nick Phoenix | Nero | 2:05 |
24. | "What's Happening to Me" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Power of Darkness | 3:10 |
25. | "Aesir" | Nick Phoenix | Nero | 4:50 |
26. | "Friendship to Last" | Thomas J. Bergersen | Nemesis | 3:13 |
James Monger of AllMusic reviewed the album favourably, saying it "offers up another explosive set of soaring mini-epics". He rated it three and a half out of five stars. [3]
The critique at IFMCA-associated reviews website, MundoBSO, [5] was positive, saying, "it is a sumptuous creation, of enormous orchestral, melodic, vocal and choral intensity, where the beauty of the celestial and the strength and power of the Averno are recreated. Very spectacular and with more than brilliant moments." It was rated seven out of ten stars. [6]
Chart (2011–13) | Peak position |
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US Classical Albums ( Billboard) [7] | 36 |
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [7] | 28 |
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The tracks from Two Steps from Hell are frequently used in film trailers and other promotional materials. This non-exhaustive list includes notable use of tracks from Archangel: