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How does a band go about compiling a greatest-hits collection when they're all but ignored outside of a devoted fan base? In the case of Stratovarius, they simply consult that audience; the track listing for The Chosen Ones: Greatest Hits was determined by fan balloting, and the results make a case for Stratovarius as one of the most unfairly overlooked metal outfits of the '90s, as well as providing a perfect entry point for American audiences who have been kept in the dark by the scarcity of the group's albums up until 1998.
Two of the tracks here are rarities formerly available in Japan, fleshing out a pretty entertaining and balanced portrait of the group's career up through 1999.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black DiamondTimo Kotipelto, Timo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 05:39 | 12 MB | 43 MB |
| 2 | Twilight TimeTuomo Lassila, Timo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 05:50 | 13 MB | 41 MB |
| 3 | Father TimeTimo Kotipelto, Timo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 05:03 | 11 MB | 38 MB |
| 4 | The Hands of TimeTuomo Lassila, Timo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 05:35 | 12 MB | 42 MB |
| 5 | Dream With MeTimo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 05:12 | 11 MB | 34 MB |
| 6 | ParadiseTimo Kotipelto, Timo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 04:26 | 10 MB | 33 MB |
| 7 | Out of the ShadowsTuomo Lassila, Timo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 04:09 | 9 MB | 30 MB |
| 8 | ForeverTimo Kotipelto, Timo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 03:07 | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| 9 | Full MoonTimo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 04:31 | 10 MB | 30 MB |
| 10 | Kiss of JudasTimo Kotipelto, Timo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 05:48 | 13 MB | 43 MB |
| 11 | S.O.S.Timo Kotipelto, Timo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 04:17 | 9 MB | 31 MB |
| 12 | DreamspaceTimo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 05:58 | 13 MB | 44 MB |
| 13 | Against the WindTimo Kotipelto, Timo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 03:47 | 8 MB | 29 MB |
| 14 | Speed of LightTimo Kotipelto, Timo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 03:07 | 7 MB | 23 MB |
| 15 | 4000 Rainy NightsTimo Tolkki | Stratovarius | Play | 05:49 | 13 MB | 40 MB |
| 16 | Will The Sun Rise_ | Stratovarius | Play | 05:06 | 11 MB | 40 MB |
| 77 mins | 177 MB | |||||
| 77 mins | 567 MB | |||||
Note: You are able to listen to 30-second samples for preview purpose.
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timo Kotipelto | Composer |
| 2 | Tuomo Lassila | Composer |
| 3 | Stratovarius | Primary Artist |
| 4 | Timo Tolkki | Composer |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |