| Evolution 4.0 | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 16, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Genre | Power metal | |||
| Length | 47:46 | |||
| Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
| Thunderstone chronology | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| Metal Hammer |   |
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All songs written by Nino Laurenne, except where noted.
| Year | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Finnish albums chart | 10 |
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