Archangel (Two Steps from Hell album)

Archangel is the second public album by the group Two Steps from Hell, released in September 2011.[2][3] It consists of 26 tracks written by composers Thomas J. Bergersen and Nick Phoenix.[4] All the tracks are from prior demonstration albums previously only available to the industry; 14 are from the album, Nero.[3]

Archangel
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 20, 2011[1]
Recorded2006–2010
Length1:12:38
ProducerThomas Bergersen, Nick Phoenix
Two Steps from Hell chronology
Invincible
(2010)
Archangel
(2011)
Halloween
(2012)

The cover and sleeve are designed by Steven R. Gilmore.[2]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)From the original demo album:Length
1."Mercy in Darkness"Nick PhoenixDreams & Imaginations1:11
2."Archangel"Thomas J. BergersenNero2:35
3."Everlasting"Nick PhoenixNero2:49
4."United We Stand, Divided We Fall"Thomas J. BergersenNero3:58
5."Love & Loss"Thomas J. BergersenDynasty1:49
6."The Last Stand"Nick PhoenixNero2:50
7."Nero"Thomas J. BergersenNero3:27
8."Destructo"Nick PhoenixNero2:32
9."Atlantis"Thomas J. BergersenNemesis1:57
10."Strength of a Thousand Men"Thomas J. BergersenNero2:17
11."Unexplained Forces"Nick PhoenixNero3:11
12."Magic of Love"Thomas J. BergersenNero2:20
13."Norwegian Pirate"Thomas J. BergersenPower of Darkness3:03
14."Dark Harbor"Nick PhoenixPower of Darkness3:15
15."Dragon Rider"Thomas J. BergersenDynasty1:54
16."Mountains from Water"Nick PhoenixNero2:14
17."Titan Dune"Thomas J. BergersenPower of Darkness2:11
18."Ironwing"Nick PhoenixPower of Darkness2:38
19."Army of Justice"Thomas J. BergersenNemesis2:04
20."Immortal Avenger"Nick PhoenixNero3:44
21."He Who Brings the Night"Thomas J. BergersenPower of Darkness3:07
22."Caradhras"Nick PhoenixNero4:13
23."Sanctuary Is Lost"Nick PhoenixNero2:05
24."What's Happening to Me"Thomas J. BergersenPower of Darkness3:10
25."Aesir"Nick PhoenixNero4:50
26."Friendship to Last"Thomas J. BergersenNemesis3:13

Critical reception

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James Monger of AllMusic reviewed the album favourably, saying it "offers up another explosive set of soaring mini-epics". He rated it three and a half out of five stars.[3]

The critique at IFMCA-associated reviews website, MundoBSO,[5] was positive, saying, "it is a sumptuous creation, of enormous orchestral, melodic, vocal and choral intensity, where the beauty of the celestial and the strength and power of the Averno are recreated. Very spectacular and with more than brilliant moments." It was rated seven out of ten stars.[6]

Charts

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Chart (2011–13) Peak
position
US Classical Albums (Billboard)[7] 36
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[7] 28

Use in media

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The tracks from Two Steps from Hell are frequently used in film trailers and other promotional materials. This non-exhaustive list includes notable use of tracks from Archangel:

References

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  1. ^ "Film Music Site - Archangel Soundtrack". filmmusicsite.com. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  2. ^ a b Lebrun, Clothilde (21 September 2011). "Two Steps From Hell: Archangel – Trailer Music News". trailermusicnews.com. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Monger, James Christopher. Archangel Review by James Christopher Monger at AllMusic. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  4. ^ Archangel on twostepsfromhell.com Archived May 12, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Members". IFMCA: International Film Music Critics Association. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Archangel". MundoBSO. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Billboard Chart history for Two Steps From Hell". Billboard. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  8. ^ "Twilight Official Movie Trailer". Youtube. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  9. ^ "Trailer & Poster for Joe Wright's 'Anna Karenina' with Keira Knightley". FirstShowing.net. 20 June 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Trailer for New Worlds". YouTube. Retrieved 2014-03-20.
  11. ^ "Manila Bulletin's Lupang Hinirang 2015". Youtube. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  12. ^ "The Last Airbender: Legend of Korra - Trailer #2". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-08-07.
  13. ^ "Mass Effect 3: Omega Official Trailer (Single-Player DLC)". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-11-29..
  14. ^ "Star Wars: The Old Republic Update 1.2 Trailer". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-08-07.
  15. ^ "Mass Effect 3: The War Begins Trailer". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-08-07.
  16. ^ "Mid-Season Premiere Trailer The Walking Dead Season 4". AMC. Retrieved 2013-01-02.
  17. ^ "Bulletstorm - Launch Trailer". Facebook. Retrieved 2012-08-07.
  18. ^ "Smuggler Character Progression". swtheoldrepublic. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
  19. ^ "Doctor Who: 'Dinosaurs on a Spaceship' TV Trailer - Series 7 2012 Episode 2 - BBC One". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-09-07.
  20. ^ "Merlin Series 5 Finale Trailer - BBC One Christmas 2012". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
  21. ^ Rome, Emily (8 April 2012). "Their movie trailer music is proudly commercial". LA Times. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
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