THE WAKE OF MAGELLAN

The Wake of Magellan is Another one of Savatage's Rock Operas. This album, much like all of Savatage and their later day material, is quite mood affecting. where Dead Winter Dead was very dark and dramatic, this album builds upon that and evens out the rock and opera a bit. I will say that I like Dead Winter Dead, and Streets more that this one, but that does not keep The Wake of Magellan from being a rock opera masterpiece. Again, the vocals are superb and dramatic, the instrument playing is solid, a mix between furthering the story and expressing emotion. There are no wank fests here, and the guitarist is quite restrained at times. Not that eh is unable to let loose a flurry of frantic notes, he chooses not to to further the mood and story, more adequately. The story is interesting, and much refreshing compared to some of the cliche concepts that plague most prog metal. Highly recommended, as is all Savatage material!

Share this SAVATAGE review

Social review comments () BETA

---

---

Review related links

• Send comments to Alitare
• Report this review (#199603)
• Buy SAVATAGE music online with PA partners
• Show all SAVATAGE MP3/Stream
• Go to SAVATAGE page for videos, full discography with ratings, reviews and much more
• Go to The Wake of Magellan page for more details, where to buy and ratings/reviews
• Search the Forum for SAVATAGE related discussions