Edge of Thorns

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. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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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 Savatage Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Streets: A Rock Opera The Wake of Magellan Hall of the Mountain King Dead Winter Dead Gutter Ballet ASIN: B000002IVJ Release Date: 1993-04-06

Tracks:

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. Degrees Of Sanity
9. Conversation Piece
10. All That I Bleed
11. Damien
12. Miles Away
13. 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 Similar Items: Handful of Rain Gutter Ballet Streets-a Rock Opera The Wake of Magellan Dead Winter Dead ASIN: B000066I5X Release Date: 2002-06-10

Tracks:

1. Edge Of Thorns
2. He Carves His Stone
3. Lights Out
4. Skraggys Tomb
5. Labyrinths (Instrumental)
6. Follow Me
7. Exit Music
8. Degrees Of Sanity
9. Conversation Piece
10. All That I Bleed
11. Damien
12. Miles Away
13. Sleep
14. Forever After (Bonus Track)
15. 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 Dead Winter Dead Gutter Ballet ASIN: B000005RKE Release Date: 1997-10-07

Tracks:

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

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:

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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2. Facing the Animal
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6. Fistful of Metal
7. Have a Good Time
8. Hell on Stage Live [Explicit Lyrics] [Live]
9. Hlidskjalf [Import]
10. Hooked [Explicit Lyrics]

Rock Music

rock music

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