Holy Land (album)

Infobox Album |
Name = Holy Land
Type = studio
Artist = Angra


Released = 1996
Recorded = 1995
Genre = Progressive power metal
Length = 54:41
Label = Gravadora Eldorado
Producer = Charlie Bauerfeind and Sascha Paeth
Reviews =
* Allmusic Rating|4|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:9lq8b5n4msqa link]
Last album = "Angels Cry"
(1993)
This album = "Holy Land"
(1996)
Next album = "Fireworks"
(1998)

"Holy Land" is a 1996 heavy-metal concept album by Angra. Its theme is centered around the Brazilian land by the time it was discovered in the 1500s, as depicted in the art surrounding the album relase. Once fully opened, the cover illustration turns out to be an old 15th-century map. "Holy Land" contains many indian and folkloric influences taken from Brazilian music, but also includes classical arrangements symbolizing Europe at the time.

The opening CD track "Crossing" features a mass led by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. The following songs tell of life in the "holy land" prior to its colonization by the Portuguese and subsequent changes Brazil underwent upon their arrival.

It was ranked #67 for Top 100 albums by Rate Your Music. [http://rateyourmusic.com/charts/top/album/1996]

Track listing

#"Crossing" (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina) – 1:56
#"Nothing to Say" (music by Matos, Loureiro, Confessori; lyrics by Matos) – 6:22
#"Silence and Distance" (Matos) – 5:35
#"Carolina IV" (music by Bittencourt, Loureiro, Matos, Mariutti, Confessori; lyrics by Bittencourt, Matos) – 10:36
#"Holy Land" (Matos) – 6:26
#"The Shaman" (Matos) – 5:24
#"Make Believe" (music by Bittencourt, Matos; lyrics by Bittencourt) – 5:53
#"Z.I.T.O." (music by Loureiro, Bittencourt, Matos; lyrics by Bittencourt) – 6:04
#"Deep Blue" (Matos) – 5:49
#"Lullaby for Lucifer" (music by Loureiro, Bittencourt; lyrics by Bittencourt) – 2:40

Credits

* Andre Matos - Vocals, piano, keyboards, organ
* Kiko Loureiro - Guitar
* Rafael Bittencourt - Guitar
* Luís Mariutti - Bass
* Ricardo Confessori - Drums

External links

* [http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=1489 www.progarchives.com/]