Savatage's heavy, dramatic metal has deepened with their new lineup.
This album marks a turning point for Savatage, with the addition of Zach Stevens, and features a more dramatic composition based on lyricism and a heavy guitar sound.
This was Savatage's first album since joining the band with Zach Stevens, and it clearly demonstrates their commitment to furthering the fusion of heavy guitar riffs and lyrical melodies. The title track, "Edge of Thorns," features an impressive piano introduction and dynamic development, and was widely recognized after being played repeatedly on MTV programs at the time. The album reached number 23 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums, helping to expand the band's fanbase. From a performance perspective, Chris Oliva's powerful guitar work drives the album, adding a dramatic element to their traditional heavy metal sound.
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15 TRACKS:
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1)
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Edge Of Thorns
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2)
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He Carves His Stone
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3)
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Lights Out
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4)
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Skraggy's Tomb
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5)
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Labyrinths
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6)
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Follow Me
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7)
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Exit Music
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8)
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Degrees Of Sanity
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9)
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Conversation Piece
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10)
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All That I Bleed
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11)
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Damien
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12)
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Miles Away
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13)
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Sleep
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14)
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Forever After
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15)
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Shotgun Innocence
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Engineer [Additional Engineering] - Scott Burns
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Mastered By - Greg Calbi
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Engineer - Jim Morris
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Producer - Paul O'Neill
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Songwriter - O'Neill
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Engineer - Tom Morris (2)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Mark Prator
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Bass - Johnny Lee Middleton
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Vocals - Zachary Stevens
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Co-producer - Jon Oliva
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Piano, Keyboards - Jon Oliva
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Songwriter - Oliva
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Engineer [Additional Assistant] - Steve Heritage
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Engineer [Additional Engineering] - Noah Baron
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Engineer [Additional Engineering] - Judd Packer
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Engineer [Additional Engineering] - Tim Hatfield (3)
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Engineer [Additional Assistant] - Dave Wehner
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Engineer [Additional Assistant] - Brian Benscoter
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Engineer [Additional Assistant] - Brian Malone
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Engineer [Additional Assistant] - Claire Iwahashi
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Engineer [Additional Assistant] - Martin Yee
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Drums - Steve Wacholz
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Engineer [Assistant] - Joe Daley (2)
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Engineer [Additional Assistant] - Shawn Malone (2)
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Co-producer - Criss Oliva
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Guitar - Criss Oliva
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Songwriter - Oliva
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Engineer [Additional Assistant] - Joe Davi (2)
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Booking [Booking Agent] - John Dittmar
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Engineer [Additional Assistant] - Rick Miller (3)
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Engineer [Additional Assistant] - Jeff McDonald
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Management - Jon Goldwater
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Artwork [Cover Art] - Gary Smith (25)
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Photography - Dany Clinch
