Avantasia's album, The Mystery Of Time A Rock Epic, is a masterpiece that showcases the band's musical prowess and storytelling abilities. The album is a concept album that tells a tale of a mysterious clockmaker who creates a time machine, and the adventures that follow. The album features an array of talented musicians, including Michael Kiske, Joe Lynn Turner, and Eric Martin, who lend their voices to the various characters in the story.
The album's opening track, "Spectres," sets the tone for the rest of the album with its haunting melody and powerful vocals. The album then moves on to "The Watchmakers' Dream," which introduces the listener to the clockmaker and his creation. The rest of the album is a rollercoaster ride of emotions and musical styles, with each track seamlessly transitioning into the next.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Invoke The Machine," which features a blistering guitar solo and powerful vocals from Ronnie Atkins. The album also features a beautiful ballad, "What's Left Of Me," which showcases Michael Kiske's incredible vocal range.