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Vangelis

BAND RANKINGS:

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CAREER SPAN:

Decade
Album Score
# Albums
1960s
0.0000
2
1980s
2.0355
7
1990s
1.8347
27
2000s
0.0000
12
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.
Overall Band Score: Vangelis is ranked overall as 2.5842 out of 4 stars 2.5842

Vangelis Album Rankings

1
Blade Runner by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 3.2401 out of 4 stars for Blade RunnerBlade Runner (3.2401)
Arriving 12 years after the release of the film, Vangelis' soundtrack to the 1982 futuristic noir detective thrillerBlade Runneris as bleak and electronically chilling as the film itself. ...more
2
Opera Sauvage by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 2.8362 out of 4 stars for Opera SauvageOpera Sauvage (2.8362)
This warm, lyrical album was derived from Vangelis's music for a French television series. Rich, electronic orchestrations range from grandly symphonic to simple and serene. ...more
3
Chariots of Fire by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 2.5849 out of 4 stars for Chariots of FireChariots of Fire (2.5849)
Vangelis' electronic score for a film set in 1930s Britain seemed an odd match at first, but the title theme, with its echoing, manipulated rhythm box and melodic hook, became one of the most popular ...more
4
Themes by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 2.4918 out of 4 stars for ThemesThemes (2.4918)
Themesis one of the most entertaining and thorough of any of Vangelis' collections, with excerpts spanning such albums asOpera Sauvage,China, and the ever-popularChariots of Firerelease from 1981. ...more
5
Heaven & Hell by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 2.1921 out of 4 stars for Heaven & HellHeaven & Hell (2.1921)
Those used to Vangelis' later and lighter synthesized outings may not be quite ready for this dark, thundering album. ...more
6
Oceanic by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.8755 out of 4 stars for OceanicOceanic (0.8755)
In the tradition ofJohn Tesh,Kitaro,Yanni, and others in the field of lush, synthesizer-driven mood music, Vangelis cranks out another collection of tunes heavy on hooks and light on substance. ...more
7
Voices by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for VoicesVoices (0.0000)
Voices is a deep and engaging album from an e-music legend, Vangelis. This CD predates his regular use of symphony orchestras to augment his synths. His synths are, however, very symphonic. ...more
8
Blade Runner Trilogy - 25th Anniversary by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Blade Runner Trilogy - 25th Anniversary Blade Runner Trilogy - 25th Anniversary  (0.0000)
No review available
9
Greatest Hits by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Greatest HitsGreatest Hits (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
10
Blade Runner Trilogy: 25th Anniversary - Amazon.com Exclusive by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Blade Runner Trilogy: 25th Anniversary - Amazon.com Exclusive Blade Runner Trilogy: 25th Anniversary - Amazon.com Exclusive  (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
11
Albedo 0 39 by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Albedo 0 39Albedo 0 39 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
12
El Greco by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for El GrecoEl Greco (0.0000)
No review available
13
Aphrodites Child 666 by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Aphrodites Child 666Aphrodites Child 666 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
14
Reprise: 1990-1999 by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Reprise: 1990-1999Reprise: 1990-1999 (0.0000)
Reprise: 1990-99 collects some of Vangelis' best works from the '90s, including "Conquest of Paradise," "Light and Shadow," "Rachel's Song," "Fields of Coral," and "Come to Me. ...more
15
Spiral/Albedo 039/Heaven and Hell by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Spiral/Albedo 039/Heaven and HellSpiral/Albedo 039/Heaven and Hell (0.0000)
No review available
16
Gift: Greatest Hits by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Gift: Greatest HitsGift: Greatest Hits (0.0000)
No review available
17
The Best of Vangelis by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Best of VangelisThe Best of Vangelis (0.0000)
No review available
18
Best of by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Best ofBest of (0.0000)
No review available
19
Space Themes by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Space ThemesSpace Themes (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
20
Chariots Of Fire: The Music Of Vangelis by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Chariots Of Fire: The Music Of Vangelis Chariots Of Fire: The Music Of Vangelis  (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
21
Sauvage Et Beau by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Sauvage Et BeauSauvage Et Beau (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
22
Mythodea: Music for the NASA Mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Mythodea: Music for the NASA Mission: 2001 Mars OdysseyMythodea: Music for the NASA Mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey (0.0000)
No review available
23
Portraits:the Very Best Of by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Portraits:the Very Best OfPortraits:the Very Best Of (0.0000)
No review available
24
Alexander by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for AlexanderAlexander (0.0000)
No review available
25
Gift:best Of by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Gift:best OfGift:best Of (0.0000)
No review available
26
Cosmos by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for CosmosCosmos (0.0000)
No review available
27
Invisible Connections by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Invisible ConnectionsInvisible Connections (0.0000)
No review available
  • 16.99
28
The Music of Vangelis by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Music of VangelisThe Music of Vangelis (0.0000)
No review available
  • 56.28
29
Portraits So Long Ago So Clear by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Portraits So Long Ago So ClearPortraits So Long Ago So Clear (0.0000)
No review available
30
Chariots Of Fire: Music From The Original Soundtrack - Original Master Recording by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Chariots Of Fire: Music From The Original Soundtrack - Original Master RecordingChariots Of Fire: Music From The Original Soundtrack - Original Master Recording (0.0000)
No review available
  • 175.00
31
Short Stories by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Short StoriesShort Stories (0.0000)
No review available
32
Vangelis - Greatest Hits by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Vangelis - Greatest HitsVangelis - Greatest Hits (0.0000)
No review available
33
Ignacio by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for IgnacioIgnacio (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
34
See You Later by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for See You LaterSee You Later (0.0000)
No review available
35
China by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for ChinaChina (0.0000)
Vangelis uses ringing synthesizer textures and stately rhythms to evoke the majesty of China, in a similar fashion to another of his "geography" works, Antarctica. ...more
36
Music From Koreyoshi Kurahara's Film Antarctica by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Music From Koreyoshi Kurahara's Film AntarcticaMusic From Koreyoshi Kurahara's Film Antarctica (0.0000)
No review available
37
The Collection by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The CollectionThe Collection (0.0000)
No review available
38
Soil Festivities by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Soil FestivitiesSoil Festivities (0.0000)
Soil Festivities dates from 1984, before Vangelis was working with orchestras. ...more
39
Vangelis/Odyssey: The Definitive Collection by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Vangelis/Odyssey: The Definitive CollectionVangelis/Odyssey: The Definitive Collection (0.0000)
No review available
40
La Fete Sauvage by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for La Fete SauvageLa Fete Sauvage (0.0000)
No review available
  • 46.74
41
Direct by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for DirectDirect (0.0000)
The CD release of Direct includes bonus material -- which fits the flow of this intense and dramatic offering -- not included on the cassette or vinyl releases. ...more
  • 54.58
42
Mask by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for MaskMask (0.0000)
Mask is an e-music symphony in six movements. Vangelis is near his best on this album. ...more
  • 11.99
43
Albedo 0.39 by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Albedo 0.39Albedo 0.39 (0.0000)
Albedo 0.39 represents some of Vangelis' most fascinating material from the early portion of his career. ...more
44
The City by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The CityThe City (0.0000)
No review available
45
L'Apocalypse Des Animaux by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for L'Apocalypse Des Animaux L'Apocalypse Des Animaux  (0.0000)
No review available
46
Spiral by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for SpiralSpiral (0.0000)
As far as Vangelis' early work is concerned (pertaining to the five years of his solo career), Spiral stands up quite well, although it's almost always regarded as an inessential effort. ...more
  • 20.95
47
1492: Conquest of Paradise - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 1492: Conquest of Paradise - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack1492: Conquest of Paradise - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (0.0000)
No review available
48
Beaubourg by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for BeaubourgBeaubourg (0.0000)
A great dark synthesized tone poem inspired by the Beauborg Cathedral. ...more
  • 15.99
49
Odyssey: The Definitive Collection by Vangelis
Vangelis scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Odyssey: The Definitive CollectionOdyssey: The Definitive Collection (0.0000)
New age art rock guru Vangelis has been making music for over 30 years. ...more

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