The most wonderful album ever!!! Love it than anything and sounds and moves!!! Forever! Dio R.I.P.

This is great album. Like it very much!

God's favorite album.

Written by [user id=101272] on 09.01.2012 at 06:09
God's favorite album.

I thought he listened to Slayer.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 09.01.2012 at 17:55

Written by [user id=101272] on 09.01.2012 at 06:09
God's favorite album.

I thought he listened to Slayer.

Indeed, but recently He was very impressed by The Work Which Transforms God .

In my opinion this features dio's best vocal performance...he fits in so well with the atmosphere created by the other instruments. And let's not forget, 'Stargazers' is the definition of an 'Epic'.

I think this album is amazing. Stargazer has always been and will always be one of the best tracks ever written. It is the definition of "epic" and long may it continue to inspire many bands. RIP Dio, your voice will always be heard.

Can only agree and add my voice that this is an outstanding album. Brilliant work.

Halalalaaaa remember, i love this album! pure

Haven't heard Rainbow until now and I regret it. Damn good stuff.

Perfect, perfect, perfect! Thats Hard Rock which couldnt be played better! Ritchie Blackmore on Guitars and on Vocals non else than Ronnie James Dio!

I wonder why I can't enjoy this one, even though I LOVE the debut and really like the Long Live R'nR :S

Written by Unhealer on 18.11.2012 at 02:33

I wonder why I can't enjoy this one, even though I LOVE the debut and really like the Long Live R'nR :S

I agree to a certain degree with that sentiment, just finished my first ever listens of both the debut and Rising (sometimes the best Christmas presents are the ones you give to yourself ), and I definately prefer the debut. In truth, I only liked two thirds of this album (''Starstruck'' and ''Do You Close Your Eyes'' were a bit weak imo). Though ''Stargazers'' has already become one of my favourite Dio-related songs, absolutely amazing song.

Weekest Rainbow whit Dio, I dont know this album so mch, I have some dammadged CD, so I know it not so good how 1th and 3th album.... and Dio is Dio, but still this is week, no emotional song what can steel your breth

Epic album for all eternity.

Great album, but too short and I can't stand Starstruck.

Written by Irritable Ted on 28.02.2013 at 19:58

Written by Aristarchos on 28.02.2013 at 19:24

Great album, but too short and I can't stand Starstruck.

But then you get Stargazer later, one of the best songs ever written.

Personally I prefer Gates Of Babylon.

Well, I finally developed a taste for this one.

If they removed "Do You Close Your Eyes" I'd give this a perfect 10. Just a horrid song.

Written by Kuroboshi on 19.08.2013 at 15:20

If they removed "Do You Close Your Eyes" I'd give this a perfect 10. Just a horrid song.

No way. When Dio belts out the line, "I See a Gloowww Arrrooouunnnd Yooouuu", I get chills down my spine.

I get chills everytime I hear Stargazer. Just epic.

There was a discussion in the shoutbox the other day about Dio's best performance. I fail to see how it can be anything other than "Stargazer".

"I see a rainbow risiiiing"

This album is ahead of its time

Stargazers is my fav. Dio song and Rainbow song but the album definitely doesn't deserve a 9. That would be the rainbow featuring the best of the 1st 3 Rainbow albums (Stargazers, Gates Of Babylon, Man On A Silver Mountain, Catch The Rainbow etc...). That album would be a legendary one. Unfortunately none of the 1st 3 albums with Dio are such masterpieces as they contain some filler.

If you're a fan of this album you might want to check out late 70's era Omega (Hungarian band), their song Late Night Show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FPbUSpJi7M) reminded me of Stargazer. Usually they are more on the "rock" side but damn that song is heavy.

01. Tarot Woman - 10/10
02. Run With The Wolf - 9.5/10
03. Starstruck - 10/10
04. Do You Close Your Eyes - 9/10
05. Stargazer - 9.5/10
06. A Light In The Black - 9/10

Overall: 9.5/10 leaning towards a 9

"Do You Close Your Eyes" is weak - but at least it's short!
The rest of the songs are great: the first half is catchy and fun; the last two songs are epic masterpieces!
Dio will live on forever in his music!

Written by F3ynman2000 on 15.07.2021 at 07:37

"Do You Close Your Eyes" is weak - but at least it's short!

I wouldnt call it weak, it is a nice song. But it might be the least interesting one on the album.

Written by Redel on 15.07.2021 at 10:57

Written by F3ynman2000 on 15.07.2021 at 07:37

"Do You Close Your Eyes" is weak - but at least it's short!

I wouldnt call it weak, it is a nice song. But it might be the least interesting one on the album.

Too much rock/pop feeling and not enough metal on that song for me

Simply incredible, there is not much to say, everything is very well done