Paradox (Royal Hunt album)

Paradox
Studio album by Royal Hunt
Released	23 September 1997
Recorded	Mirand Studios, Denmark
Genre	Progressive metal
Length	54:56
Label	Teichiku Records (Japan) Magna Carta Records (USA) Semaphore Records (Europe)
Producer	André Andersen
Royal Hunt chronology
1996 (1996) Paradox (1997) Fear (1999)

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Rock Hard

Paradox is the fourth studio album released by the Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt. This is a concept album, with lyrics inspired by religion and divinity.

Track listing

All songs written by André Andersen except where noted.

1. "The Awakening" – 1:39
2. "River of Pain" – 7:14
3. "Tearing Down the World" – 5:32
4. "Message to God" – 6:41
5. "Long Way Home" – 5:54
6. "Time Will Tell" – 9:31
7. "Silent Scream" – 6:13
8. "It's Over" – 6:20
9. "Martial Arts" (Instrumental)[Bonus Track] – 1:51
10. "The Final Lullaby" [Bonus Track] – 4:01 (Steen Mogensen)
11. "Restless" [Bonus Track] - 3:21

Personnel

• D. C. Cooper – vocals
• André Andersen – keyboards and guitars
• Steen Mogensen – bass guitar
• Jacob Kjaer – guitar
• Allan Sørensen – drums

With

• Maria McTurk – backing vocals
• Lise Hansen – backing vocals
• Kenny Lubcke – backing vocals

Production

• Mixing – Lars H. Nissen and Royal Hunt

External links

• Heavy Harmonies page