Continuing the re-issue series of earMUSIC, next in line are “Handful Of Rain”, “Ghost In The Ruins” and “Peots & Madmen” and the newly digitally remastered version of “Fight For The Rock” featuring bonus material and liner notes by Jon Oliva from 2011. Originally released in 1994, “Handful Of Rain”, the bands 9th studio album, was the fi rst album after Criss Oliva’s death, written by Jon Oliva and Paul O’Neill. The album features the song ‘Chance’ which was the fi rst Savatage song to contain the usage of counterpoint vocals, a style which they continued to use on following albums. The album‘s fi nal track, ‘Alone You Breathe’, was a tribute to Criss Oliva. Originally released in 1995, “Ghost In The Ruins”, the 2nd live album of the band, is a tribute album to Criss Oliva including live recordings from 1987 until 1990. “Ghost In The Ruins” is a fi tting tribute to Criss, his playing on this album is unreal. For the people who were lucky enough to see Criss playing live, you know what I am talking about. For those who never had the chance, this album is a fi tting tribute to his talents.” (Jon Oliva, November 2011) 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. Including exclusively recorded acoustic versions of ‘‘Summer’s Rain’, ‘Tonight He Grins Again’ and ‘Stare Into The Sun’ which have never been released before, as well as acoustic versions of ‘Believe’ and ‘Sleep’ and not to forget the live version of ‘Devastation’ these albums are not to miss! True Savatage fans as well as new-comers have been awaiting the complete albums once again, now with bonus material and special features making it better than ever!
Disc 1: City Beneath The Surface (Live At The The Ritz, NYC, 1990) 24 Hours Ago (Live At Spectrum Coliseum, Philadelphia, 1988) Legions (Live At Spectrum Coliseum, Philadelphia, 1988) Strange Wings (Live At Spectrum Coliseum, Philadelphia, 1988) Gutter Ballet (Live At The Los Angeles Palace, L.A., 1990) When The Crowds Are Gone (Live At The Hollywood Palace, L.A.,1990) Of Rage And War (Live At Lamour, Brooklyn, 1990) The Dungeons Are Calling (Live At Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, 1988) Sirens (Live At Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, 1988) Hounds (Live At Lamour, Brooklyn, 1990) Criss Intro (Live At The Cleveland Agora, Cleveland, 1987) Hall Of The Mountain King (Live At Lamour, Brooklyn, 1990) Post Script (Sound Check, Hollywood Palace, L.A., 1990) Devastation (Live At The Cleveland Agora, Cleveland, 1987) Stare Into The Sun (Acoustic Version Recorded By Jon Oliva In 2011)