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Holy Man

Joe Lynn Turner · 2000

55 min · 13 tracks · rock music

Melodic rock anthems blend with heartfelt ballads, showcasing emotional depth and vocal prowess throughout the album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Holy Man — The title track stands out with its powerful chorus and introspective lyrics, encapsulating Turner's ability to convey deep emotion through rock music.
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    No Salvation Start here — Opening the album, this track features a driving rhythm and compelling narrative that sets the tone for Turner's exploration of themes like redemption and struggle.
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    Midnight in Tokyo — This song captures a vibrant energy with its catchy melody and rhythmic instrumentation, showcasing Turner's knack for creating memorable hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • poignant lyrical reflections
  • melodic anthems for sing-along
  • evening relaxation soundtrack

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short standalone songs

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Rekindled interest in Turner's solo career after previous projects.
Career context
Released in 2000, Holy Man is Joe Lynn Turner's fifth solo album, marking a return to the rock sound after his work with Rainbow and Yngwie Malmsteen. At this point in his career, Turner was exploring a more mature sound, following his earlier successes and collaborations in the hard rock genre during the 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Glenn Hughes· David Coverdale· Steve Perry

Tracklist

  • 1 No Salvation Start here 4:40
  • 2 Holy Man 4:38
  • 3 Anything 4:57
  • 4 Honest Crime 4:10
  • 5 Wolves at the Door 3:38
  • 6 Angle 4:27
  • 7 Something New 4:41
  • 8 Breaking Away 2:49
  • 9 Love Is Blind 3:40
  • 10 Midnight in Tokyo 5:05
  • 11 Babylon 3:44
  • 12 Closer 4:53
  • 13 Too Blue to Sing the Blues 4:31

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