Taking the Lead
2002 studio album by Elias Viljanen
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Taking the Lead is the first solo album by Sonata Arctica guitarist Elias Viljanen. It was released in 2002 by Lion Music.[1][2]
ReleasedDecember 6, 2002
RecordedPhantom Studios, Finland
Length43:12
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| Released | December 6, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | Phantom Studios, Finland | |||
| Genre | Instrumental rock, progressive metal | |||
| Length | 43:12 | |||
| Label | Lion Music | |||
| Producer | Elias Viljanen | |||
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Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Evoke the Spirit" | 0:35 |
| 2. | "Evil Rock" | 3:35 |
| 3. | "The Axemaster" | 4:56 |
| 4. | "I Go Solo" | 4:13 |
| 5. | "Northern Breeze" | 3:20 |
| 6. | "Beyond Twilight" | 4:08 |
| 7. | "Taking the Lead" | 4:04 |
| 8. | "A Dream Come True" | 3:33 |
| 9. | "Hyper Boogie" | 3:29 |
| 10. | "Written in Stars" | 1:55 |
| 11. | "Passion for Glory" | 5:16 |
| 12. | "Speed of the Devil" | 4:04 |
| Total length: | 43:12 | |
Credits
- Elias Viljanen – guitars
- Rami Herckman – bass guitar
- Tomi Ylönen – drums
- Tero Ylönen – keyboards (on track 1, 2, 3, 5, 8)
- Jani Kemppinen – keyboards (on track 6, 9, 11, 12)