Who here has never heard this album?

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 2522 Age : 56

Got it, and LOVE it!!!
A must have if you like Savatage. I like this one better than Taj Mahal, (which is also great).

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Wow. I can't believe so many of you haven't heard this album. Why not? If this were a Savatage album—which it is—by name, would you have heard it?

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Eyesore wrote:: If this were a Savatage album—which it is—by name, would you have heard it?

No. Even Savatage lost my interest in 1998.

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Spec, you would like this.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3908 Age : 52

Never heard it. Didn't like the 1st album so I know I probably won't like this either.

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I don't care for the 1st that much, but I love this.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 2546 Age : 35

Absolutely fantastic "Savatage" album, although I do prefer 'Tage Mahal by just a tad. Both are fantastic however and need more recognition. Can't wait for the third.

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Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 2793 Age : 66

I've never heard it either. I like 4 of the first 5 Savatage albums, but not so much after that.

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spectrefate wrote:

Eyesore wrote:: If this were a Savatage album—which it is—by name, would you have heard it?

No. Even Savatage lost my interest in 1998.

So did Savatage's more symphonic stuff turn you off, then? Because I gotta say, anyone who like the earlier Savatage material shouldn't be without Poets & Madmen and the two JOP albums.

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Wake of Magellan was the last album I purchased by them. I never really liked Zach being their singer and would almost exclusively listen to the couple of Jon Oliva songs on the albums. Then I heard Doctor Butcher and believed that even Oliva had lost the touch and moved on to focusing on other bands. I haven't even heard Poets and Madmen so I can't comment on it. But the idea of Jack Frost with Savatage sounds good to me.

Don't get me wrong, they were still a good band with Zach, but you can almost say they were a completely different band after Criss died. That latter band just didn't jive with me.

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Spec, I believe you're missing out here.

I don't litsen to anything after Edge Of Thorns, and I don't like the Dr. Butcher stuff either. I love this disc.

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I'm going to download it and listen to it and then delete it. Expect my opinions later today. Smile

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Give it a couple of spins.

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Here are my song by song thoughts. Nothing too in depth, but then I'm not a deep thinker.

Through the Eyes of the King - Very Hall of the Mountain King-ish. It sounds like an updated version of the 80's 'Tage. Daddy likes it!

Maniacal Renderings - This one is a little dry other than the piano lines and guitar solos in the middle. Overall satisfying enough.

The Evil Beside You - Nice dark beginning piece. This sounds like a Gutter Ballet remnant. The only think missing is a Criss solo. Absolutely awesome!

Time To Die - This sounds like a Jon Oliva song like those featured on Wake of Magellan. Not bad, not superb. I like it.

The Answer - This sounds like it should have been on "Streets". As the Oliva's could write great up tempo songs, their ballads are usually just as good. This is no exception. Sounds like an ode to Floyd in part of the song. It should be obvious. Awesome song! My second favorite.

Push It To The Limit - I don't really care much for this one. Its kind of a bland fast number. They all can't be winners!

Who's Playing God - This sounds like classic Jon Oliva Queen-esque symphonic stuff. I dig it. I LOVE that organ solo. You just don't hear awesome stuff like that much!

Timeless Flight - This is a pretty cool tune. Nothing stood out for me on this one. But I still like it.

Holes - I like the time signature on this one. It creates a nice vibe. I like that slow feel to this one.

End Times - To repeat from earlier, this sounds like a Jon Oliva song like those featured on Wake of Magellan. Not bad, not superb. I like it.

Still I Pray For You Now - Nice Ballad. Or more of an intro for...

Reality's Fool - This song is just delightful. I don't liken it to any Savatage song. It's just a good Oliva song. Actually an excellent Oliva song. This one is my favorite off the album.

Hidden Track - Why is this hidden? This is bad-ass. I don't know the name of this, but it is a sweet instrumental that shows off some nice guitar work. This should have been extended and given vocals and it could have been the star on this album. But I still like it the way it is.

All in all, SUC is correct, this is an album any Savatage fan should salivate over. Nice catchy songs that beat the living crap out of you at times and also plenty of meaty emotional songwriting.

Thanks to SUC for the recommendation. You're right, I was missing out on a treat!

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Haha. More people need to hear this.

I'm glad you liked it. I don't have the bonus or hidden track.

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scottmitchell74 wrote:: Yellow square....which I assumed was accurate...didn't realize a picture was supposed to be there...

COSSUC- how does it compare to the Savatage catalogue? Of the Savatage I've owned only Edge of Thorns is a sure keeper and Wake Of Magellan is pretty good as well.

Missed this post. This is the best album Jon has done since Edge Of Thorns. I know he didn't sing, but you know what I mean. I spin this as much as I do Criss era savatage.

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