''Magnum Opus'' is the eighth studio album by Swedish guitarist

Yngwie Malmsteen Yngwie Johan Malmsteen (; born Lars Johan Yngve Lannerbäck, on 30 June 1963) is a Swedish-American guitarist. He first became known in the 1980s for his neoclassical metal, neoclassical playing style in heavy metal music, heavy metal, and has ...

, released on 17 October 1995. It reached No. 11 and 17 on the Finnish and

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Critical reception

Steve Huey at

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gave ''Magnum Opus'' three stars out of five, calling it a "predictable mix of generic hard rockers, sugary ballads, and Malmsteen's trademark neo-classical guitar instrumentals." He said the album had nothing new to offer, but nonetheless recommended it for diehard Malmsteen fans.

Track listing

: – Renamed "Tournament" on 2003 reissue

Personnel

– guitar, sitar, background vocals, production * Michael Vescera – lead vocals * Mats Olausson – keyboard * Shane Gaalaas – drums * Barry Sparks – bass * Chris Tsangarides – engineering, mixing, production *Keith Rose – engineering assistance

Release history

Chart performance

Certifications and sales

References

External links

Magnum Opus, 1995
at yngwiemalmsteen.com

at Guitar Nine Records {{Authority control Yngwie Malmsteen albums 1995 albums Music for Nations albums Pony Canyon albums SPV/Steamhammer albums Albums produced by Chris Tsangarides