Another Stranger Me

Blind Guardian

About Another Stranger Me

"Another Stranger Me" is the second single from the Blind Guardian album, A Twist In The Myth. Apart from the title track, it features two demo versions of the album songs, "All The King's Horses" which has previously appeared only as a bonus track on Japanese version of the album, and an all-new cover version of "Dream a Little Dream of Me". The single also contains the video for "Another Stranger Me".


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2007
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Blind Guardian

Blind Guardian is a German power metal band formed in the mid-1980s in Krefeld, West Germany as Lucifer's Heritage. They are often credited as one of the seminal and most influential bands in the power metal and speed metal subgenres. Blind Guardian is a part of the German heavy metal scene that emerged in the mid-1980s. more »

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Band Background
"Another Stranger Me" is a song by the German power-metal band, Blind Guardian. The band was formed in 1984, originally under the name "Lucifer's Heritage," before they came to be known as Blind Guardian in 1987.
Song and Album Release
The song "Another Stranger Me" comes from the band's eighth studio album "A Twist in the Myth," released in 2006. The song itself was released as a single before the album, on May 5, 2006.
Chart Success
The single "Another Stranger Me" had notable success in the charts. It peaked at number 53 in the German singles chart, which was a major achievement for the band, as it was their highest-charting single release up till that point.
Line-up
The line-up for the band when "Another Stranger Me" was released consisted of Hansi Kürsch (lead vocals, bass), André Olbrich (lead guitar), Marcus Siepen (rhythm guitar), and Frederik Ehmke (drums, percussion, flute).
Video Release
A music video was produced for "Another Stranger Me." The video features the band performing in a dark, ominous forest, interspersed with fantasy-themed narrative scenes, maintaining the band's characteristic blend of heavy metal and fantasy themes.
Musical Style and Theme
The song features Blind Guardian's typical fusion of power metal with progressive and symphonic elements. The lyrics center around a theme of alienation and self-discovery, with the protagonist feeling like a stranger to himself.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "Another Stranger Me" for its driving, melodic metal riffs and soaring vocal performance from Hansi Kürsch. The song is considered a standout track from "A Twist in the Myth".
Live Performances
"Another Stranger Me" has become a staple in Blind Guardian's live setlists. Despite the band's extensive discography, it often finds its way into their concerts due to its popularity among fans.
Songwriting
Blind Guardian is known for composing complex, layered songs with intricate arrangements. "Another Stranger Me" is no exception, featuring multiple guitar harmonies, a catchy chorus, and dynamic drum patterns.
Legacy
"Another Stranger Me," along with the rest of "A Twist in the Myth," helped cement Blind Guardian's status as one of the leading bands in the power metal genre. The song remains one of the band's most popular and frequently streamed songs on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

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