Savatageâ??s last studio album featuring Jon Oliva back on lead vocals.
The wonderful journey in the SAVATAGE time machine finds its completion with the LP re-release of "Poets and Madmen". This album is a blend of the band's guitar-heavy past and their more theatrical later works, with Jon's charismatic vocals bridging the gap, offering a comforting dose of the familiar as the band continues to break new ground. â??Poets and Madmenâ? also marks the end of the band's remarkable partnership with Paul O'Neill, which resulted in eight albums in 14 years that continue to excite fans and critics decades later.
Available as Black 180g Double Vinyl Gatefold Edition and Strictly Limited Collectorâ??s Edition on â??Glow In The Darkâ? Vinyl. Both editions are mastered for vinyl, reissued with the original cover design and specially enhanced artwork, including a 16-pages LP booklet. Exclusive to the Limited Collectorâ??s Edition is a 7â? Splatter Single with the song â??Awaken (Extended Version)â?. -
Originally released in 2001, "Poets & Madmen" is the 4th concept album of Savatage. It was highlighted by Jon Oliva's return as lead vocalist, replacing Zak Stevens, who left the band citing family reasons.
"Poets And Madmen (2011 Edition)" is a powerful CD release by the legendary American progressive metal band Savatage, brought to you by Edel Recor. This edition revisits the band's acclaimed 2001 album, featuring remastered sound and bonus material that will delight both long-time fans and new listeners alike. Known for their intricate storytelling and dynamic compositions, Savatage have carved out a unique place in heavy metal history with albums like "Hall of the Mountain King," "Gutter Ballet," and "Streets: A Rock Opera." Their influence extends beyond music through their role as founders of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Edel Recor, an established name in European music distribution and production, is renowned for its commitment to quality releases across genres?making this collaboration a must-have addition to any rock or metal collection.
Everything is in the vein of the late Savatage, with the exception that the vocals have become more uniform. Especially annoying long repetition of the same words in some songs. Why do such things, I generally can not understand. Take, say, Iron Maiden. The guys will write a good song with a good chorus, but they will sing the chorus so many times that he is just tired. And who does not get bored a hundred times repeated line? The same is true of Poets and Madmen, not on the scale of Iron Maiden, but also unpleasant.
But very pleased with the guitar, which several times as if breaks off the chain and begins to very dynamically solo the solo. The nature of the music evokes an epic mood. The compositions are very wide, and their duration seems much longer than it actually is. The sound is moderately heavy, but not thrash and not a speed metal (an analogue of a group is generally difficult to find). In general, the album is good. Although with minor errors. Purchase and listen worth.
Gustavo Francisco D. - 26/Sep/2014
Versión remasterizada del álbum publicado originalmente en el año 2001. Muy buen diseño del digipack. Una de las mejores cosas sin duda las notas adicionales de Jon Oliva con comentarios acerca de la grabación y concepción de cada una de las canciones. La música en sí algo diferente a lo que venía haciendo hasta entonces, pero manteniendo la originalidad de la banda. Canciones como Morphine Child y The Rumor demuestran que nadie más hace música como Savatage.
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