Edge Of Thorns (Germany) [+Bonus Track] [Import]

Edge Of Thorns (Germany) [+Bonus Track] [Import]

Track Listings

1. Edge Of Thorns

2. He Carves His Stone

3. Lights Out

4. Skraggy's Tomb

5. Labyrinths

6. Follow Me

7. Exit Music

8. Degress Of Sanity

9. Conversation Piece

10. All That I Bleed

11. Damien

12. Miles Away

13. Sleep

14. Believe

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
1997 reissue on Edel of their 1993 Concrete album with anacoustic version of 'Believe' added as a bonus track, for atotal of 14 selections.

Tracks:

Edge Of Thorns
He Carves His Stone
Lights Out
Skraggy's Tomb
Labyrinths
Follow Me
Exit Music
Degrees Of Sanity
Conversation Piece
All That I Bleed
Damien
Miles Away
Sleep

Album Description

1997 reissue on Edel of their 1993 Concrete album with anacoustic version of 'Believe' added as a bonus track, for atotal of 14 selections.

Album Details

Includes Never Before Released Bonus Track: 'believe'.

Customer Reviews:

Edge of Thorns.......2007-04-04

This is one the best albums I have ever heard. It rocks and it brings back memories. The last album before Criss died and probably his best.

There is nothing wrong with this album, apart from one line in 'Conversation Piece'.

I would recommend this album to anyone inclined to this sort of music and if they don't like it then I can't see why. Everything from the production to the composition is fantatstic and no other Savatage album comes close.

Buy it and enjoy.

Criss Oliva's shining hour.......2006-08-31

A monsterous masterpiece of an album. Edge of Thorns slays. Follow Me is one of the best songs I've ever heard, having everything: mellow moments, powerful singing, and rippin' solos. Its a shame bands cant write like this anymore. Criss Oliva, as many reviewers mentioned, shines on this record. Buy it now, its one of the finest releases in metal history.

Lord, Bring on the Night.......2006-07-04

Released in 1993, Edge of Thorns marked the beginning of a new era for Savatage. Newcomer Zak Stevens was brought in to handle vocal duties, freeing founding member Jon Oliva to concentrate on writing new songs with brother Criss and producer extraordinaire Paul O'Neill. Stevens may have been an unknown quantity at the time, but he had a voice that immediately made you take note. His strong, emotional, and powerful voice was the perfect complement for Savatage's new, more mature direction.

Following up a strong concept album like Streets: A Rock Opera was no easy feat, but Savatage released an even better album in Edge of Thorns. Blissfully ignoring the grunge phenomenon that was taking over popular music at the time, Edge of Thorns is a glorious power metal album with plenty of progressive and theatrical elements. Criss Oliva was in top form on this album. His intricate guitarwork, combined with his brother's moving keyboard work and Stevens's soaring vocals, made Edge of Thorns an amazing album capable of sending chills down your spine.

While the album was extremely strong from start to finish, there are some standout songs that rank among Savatage's best, including Follow Me, Conversation Piece, All That I Bleed, and Sleep. And the title track may just be the best Savatage song ever.

Edge of Thorns should have heralded a triumphant new era for Savatage, but disaster struck shortly after its release when founding guitarist/songwriter Criss Oliva was killed in a traffic accident. Edge of Thorns remains his swansong, transforming an already powerful album into a eulogy for one of the most talented and creative (yet unrecognized) metal guitarists ever. Its power has not diminished over time either. Listening to a song like All That I Bleed is just as emotionally moving 13 years after its original release, and always brings thoughts of Criss Oliva's passing to mind.

Next: Overcoming tragedy.

NOTE: While the standard version of Edge of Thorns is a bargain at $9.98, for the exact same price you can pick up the German import reissue by SPV. It hasn't been remastered, but the 2002 SPV reissue does have a few extras that make it a better buy. It features 2 additional tracks - a studio track called Forever After and a live demo version of Conversation Piece, but the real bonus is that the liner notes have been expanded to include several pages of very detailed information about the band during this particular stage of their career. When added to the chapters from the other SPV Savatage reissues, you'll get the real story behind one of the best (and most underrated) metal bands of all time.

Intelligent, Enjoyable Hard Rock.......2005-09-05

I have loved Savatage ever since I heard the brilliant Hall of the Mountain King. This is the first album with vocalist Zak Stevens, who has a huge range and a wonderfully melodic voice.

There is not a bad song on this album, but if I had to list a favourite it would have to be "Follow Me", the guitar playing on this song by Criss is nothing short of mind blowing and if you don't feel like rocking then you better check your pulse as I think you are dead!!

Through the years Savatage have continued to raise the bar and challenge themselves, and this is another example of what Intelligent, Melodic, well played rock sounds like it.

My only regret is that I live in Australia, and have never had the opportunity to see this brilliant band in concert.

If you have never heard this band before (where have you been for the last 20 years??)do yourself a massive favour and check this out.

MUST HAVE........2005-07-01

excellent album, if you are a savatage fan or heavy metal / hard rock fan, you should get this album. Great songs, great riffs, great vocals, i highly recommend it.

Average customer rating:

Lord, Bring on the Night

Edge of Thorns

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music

Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music
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Handful of Rain
Gutter Ballet
Streets-a Rock Opera
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ASIN: B000066I5X
Release Date: 2002-06-10

Tracks:

Edge Of Thorns
He Carves His Stone
Lights Out
Skraggys Tomb
Labyrinths (Instrumental)
Follow Me
Exit Music
Degrees Of Sanity
Conversation Piece
All That I Bleed
Damien
Miles Away
Sleep
Forever After (Bonus Track)
Conversation Piece (Live Rehersal) (Bonus Track)

Album Description

2002 reissue of the U.S. metal act's 1993 album with 2 added bonus tracks 'Forever After' & 'Conversation Piece' (live in rehearsal 9/24/94). Steamhammer Records.

Customer Reviews:

Lord, Bring on the Night.......2006-07-04

Released in 1993, Edge of Thorns marked the beginning of a new era for Savatage. Newcomer Zak Stevens was brought in to handle vocal duties, freeing founding member Jon Oliva to concentrate on writing new songs with brother Criss and producer extraordinaire Paul O'Neill. Stevens may have been an unknown quantity at the time, but he had a voice that immediately made you take note. His strong, emotional, and powerful voice was the perfect complement for Savatage's new, more mature direction.

Following up a strong concept album like Streets: A Rock Opera was no easy feat, but Savatage released an even better album in Edge of Thorns. Blissfully ignoring the grunge phenomenon that was taking over popular music at the time, Edge of Thorns is a glorious power metal album with plenty of progressive and theatrical elements. Criss Oliva was in top form on this album. His intricate guitarwork, combined with his brother's moving keyboard work and Stevens's soaring vocals, made Edge of Thorns an amazing album capable of sending chills down your spine.

While the album was extremely strong from start to finish, there are some standout songs that rank among Savatage's best, including Follow Me, Conversation Piece, All That I Bleed, and Sleep. And the title track may just be the best Savatage song ever.

Edge of Thorns should have heralded a triumphant new era for Savatage, but disaster struck shortly after its release when founding guitarist/songwriter Criss Oliva was killed in a traffic accident. Edge of Thorns remains his swansong, transforming an already powerful album into a eulogy for one of the most talented and creative (yet unrecognized) metal guitarists ever. Its power has not diminished over time either. Listening to a song like All That I Bleed is just as emotionally moving 13 years after its original release, and always brings thoughts of Criss Oliva's passing to mind.

Next: Overcoming tragedy.

Edge of Thorns has not been remastered, but the 2002 SPV reissue does have a few extras that might make you consider replacing your older version. It features 2 additional tracks - a studio track called Forever After and a live demo version of Conversation Piece, but the real bonus is that the liner notes have been expanded to include several pages of very detailed information about the band during this particular stage of their career. When added to the chapters from the other SPV Savatage reissues, you'll get the real story behind one of the best (and most underrated) metal bands of all time.

Average customer rating:

Velvet Thorns
Sonic Debris
Manufacturer: Dvs
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000055XH9
Release Date: 2000-10-17

Album Details

Young Norweigen Band Combining Progressive Metal with Mainstream Rock.

Average customer rating:

Edge Of Thorns [Remaster]
Savatage
Manufacturer: Steamhammer
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000LWZ8U4

Average customer rating:

There is a better version of this amazing album available
Savatage is a great band

Edge Of Thorns (Japan)
Savatage
Manufacturer: Jvc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000007UF7
Release Date: 1995-11-22

Customer Reviews:

There is a better version of this amazing album available.......2006-07-04

Released in 1993, Edge of Thorns marked the beginning of a new era for Savatage. Newcomer Zak Stevens was brought in to handle vocal duties, freeing founding member Jon Oliva to concentrate on writing new songs with brother Criss and producer extraordinaire Paul O'Neill. Stevens may have been an unknown quantity at the time, but he had a voice that immediately made you take note. His strong, emotional, and powerful voice was the perfect complement for Savatage's new, more mature direction.

Following up a strong concept album like Streets: A Rock Opera was no easy feat, but Savatage released an even better album in Edge of Thorns. Blissfully ignoring the grunge phenomenon that was taking over popular music at the time, Edge of Thorns is a glorious power metal album with plenty of progressive and theatrical elements. Criss Oliva was in top form on this album. His intricate guitarwork, combined with his brother's moving keyboard work and Stevens's soaring vocals, made Edge of Thorns an amazing album capable of sending chills down your spine.

While the album was extremely strong from start to finish, there are some standout songs that rank among Savatage's best, including Follow Me, Conversation Piece, All That I Bleed, and Sleep. And the title track may just be the best Savatage song ever.

Edge of Thorns should have heralded a triumphant new era for Savatage, but disaster struck shortly after its release when founding guitarist/songwriter Criss Oliva was killed in a traffic accident. Edge of Thorns remains his swansong, transforming an already powerful album into a eulogy for one of the most talented and creative (yet unrecognized) metal guitarists ever. Its power has not diminished over time either. Listening to a song like All That I Bleed is just as emotionally moving 13 years after its original release, and always brings thoughts of Criss Oliva's passing to mind.

Next: Overcoming tragedy.

NOTE: Rather than spend a ridiculous amount on a Japanese import, you may want to pick up the much cheaper German import reissue by SPV. It hasn't been remastered, but the 2002 SPV reissue does have a few extras that make it a better buy. It features 2 additional tracks - a studio track called Forever After and a live demo version of Conversation Piece, but the real bonus is that the liner notes have been expanded to include several pages of very detailed information about the band during this particular stage of their career. When added to the chapters from the other SPV Savatage reissues, you'll get the real story behind one of the best (and most underrated) metal bands of all time.

Savatage is a great band.......2000-06-24

This is an exellent CD and well worth the money for the additonal tracks.

Average customer rating:

Edge of Thorns
Criss Oliva's shining hour
Lord, Bring on the Night
Intelligent, Enjoyable Hard Rock
MUST HAVE.

Edge Of Thorns (Germany) [+Bonus Track]

Manufacturer: Msi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music

Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music
Similar Items:

Streets: A Rock Opera
The Wake of Magellan
Hall of the Mountain King
Gutter Ballet
Dead Winter Dead

ASIN: B000005RKE
Release Date: 1997-10-07

Tracks:

Edge Of Thorns
He Carves His Stone
Lights Out
Skraggy's Tomb
Labyrinths
Follow Me
Exit Music
Degress Of Sanity
Conversation Piece
All That I Bleed
Damien
Miles Away
Sleep
Believe

Album Description

1997 reissue on Edel of their 1993 Concrete album with anacoustic version of 'Believe' added as a bonus track, for atotal of 14 selections.

Album Details

Includes Never Before Released Bonus Track: 'believe'.

Customer Reviews:

Edge of Thorns.......2007-04-04

Criss Oliva's shining hour.......2006-08-31

Lord, Bring on the Night.......2006-07-04

Intelligent, Enjoyable Hard Rock.......2005-09-05

MUST HAVE........2005-07-01

excellent album, if you are a savatage fan or heavy metal / hard rock fan, you should get this album. Great songs, great riffs, great vocals, i highly recommend it.

Average customer rating:

Edge of Thorns

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000A1S5D8
Release Date: 1997-10-07

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