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Handful of Rain

Savatage · 1994

49 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · power metal

Melancholic melodies entwined with heavy riffs create an atmospheric journey through loss and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melancholic exploration of introspection
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
  • patient builds leading to catharsis

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 16, 1994, 'Handful of Rain' was Savatage's eighth studio album, coming after their critically acclaimed 'Streets: A Rock Opera'. This album marked a transitional phase for the band as they navigated lineup changes and explored more melodic elements in their sound.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Taunting Cobras 3:21
  • 2 Handful of Rain 5:00
  • 3 Chance 7:49
  • 4 Stare Into the Sun 4:42
  • 5 Castles Burning 4:38
  • 6 Visions (instrumental) 1:25
  • 7 Watching You Fall 5:20
  • 8 Nothing Going On 4:08
  • 9 Symmetry 5:04
  • 10 Alone You Breathe 7:28

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