The Great Divide (Allen/Lande album)

The Great Divide
Studio album by Allen-Lande
Released	October 17, 2014 (2014-10-17)
Recorded	2013-2014
Genre	Power metal
Length	54:38[1]
Label	Frontiers
Producer	Timo Tolkki
Allen-Lande chronology
The Showdown (2010)The Showdown2010 The Great Divide (2014)

The Great Divide is the fourth collaboration album between singers Russell Allen (known as the vocalist of progressive metal band Symphony X) and Jørn Lande, (mostly known as the original vocalist of power metal band Masterplan).

This album marks a change in the musicianship team, being the first with Finnish guitarist Timo Tolkki (mostly known for his work with power metal band Stratovarius) producing, arranging and songwriting. This time, singer Jørn Lande has also contributed with vocal melodies and lyrics to the songs. Drums were recorded by Jami Huovinen and mixing was done by Dennis Ward.^[2]

Track listing

All music written by Timo Tolkki. All lyrics written by Jørn Lande, except where noted.^[3]

1. "Come And Dream With Me" - 4:34
2. "Down From The Mountain" - 4:06
3. "In The Hands Of Time" (lyrics by Timo Tolkki) - 4:27
4. "Solid Ground" - 5:09
5. "Lady Of Winter" - 4:54
6. "Dream About Tomorrow" - 5:11
7. "Hymn For The Fallen" - 5:30
8. "The Great Divide" - 6:26
9. "Reaching For The Stars" (lyrics by Timo Tolkki) - 5:24
10. "Bittersweet" (lyrics by Timo Tolkki) - 4:28
11. "Bittersweet (acoustic)" (Japanese bonus track) - 04:28

Personnel

• Jørn Lande - vocals on tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
• Russell Allen - vocals on tracks 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10 & 11
• Timo Tolkki - guitars, bass guitar, keyboards
• Jami Huovinen - drums

Additional personnel:

• Dennis Ward - mixing and mastering

References