14. "Devastation (Live at the Cleveland Agora, October 15, 1987)"
15. "Stare into the sun (Acoustic Version)"
Number of discs:
1
Description:
The tribute album to Criss Oliva
Limited heavyweight 2LP edition on marbled orange/black vinyl
â??Ghost In The Ruinsâ? (1995) was not released in grief, but to honour Crissâ?? legacy and celebrate some of the magical moments that he, his brother Jon Oliva, Johnny Lee Middleton, Chris Caffery and Steve Wacholz delivered on stage. Singling out one song or another doesnâ??t do them justice â?? here, theyâ??re all highlights.
The live album was mastered for vinyl in 2023 and includes three bonus tracks form the 1987 Cleveland show â?? â??Devastationâ??, â??Beyond The Doors Of The Darkâ?? & â??Unusualâ??. Itâ??s being reissued with the original cover design, enhanced artwork including a 12-page LP booklet and brand-new liner notes by Clay Marshall who recently interviewed Jon Oliva, Johnny Lee Middleton, Chris Caffery and Steve Wacholz for this vinyl reissue.
â??I think deep down inside, it bothered him that he wasnâ??t getting the recognition that a lot of people think he deserved, but he would just go, â??Whatever. Iâ??ll have my day.â?? But he was great, man â?? a one-of-a-kind guitar player. I wonder what he would be like now.â? (Jon Oliva) -
Digitally remastered and expanded edition. Originally released in 1995, Ghost in the Ruins, the second live album from the band, is a tribute album to Criss Oliva including live recordings from 1987 until 1990. Ghost in the Ruins is a fitting tribute to Criss, his playing on this album is unreal. For those who never had the chance to see Criss live, this album is a fitting tribute to his talents. Ear Music.
Progressive Rock
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