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Still the Orchestra Plays

Savatage · 2010

129 min · 23 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · power metal

A dynamic fusion of heavy metal and progressive elements infused with orchestral grandeur and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • immersive orchestral moments throughout
  • patient unfolding of narratives
  • reflective acoustic interludes included
  • for long listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 2, 2010, 'Still the Orchestra Plays' marked Savatage's return after a prolonged hiatus following their last studio album in 2001. This album serves as a compilation of their earlier work, showcasing re-recorded fan favorites while highlighting their evolution in sound over the years. The release came during a period when the band had been largely inactive, making it a significant moment for both the group and their dedicated fanbase.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Power of the Night 5:15
  • 2 Hall of the Mountain King 5:33
  • 3 24 Hours Ago 4:55
  • 4 Legions 4:52
  • 5 Gutter Ballet 6:20
  • 6 Summers Rain 4:33
  • 7 When the Crowds Are Gone 5:46
  • 8 Ghost in the Ruins 5:33
  • 9 If I Go Away 5:17
  • 10 NYC Don't Mean Nothing 4:02
  • 11 Edge of Thorns 5:55
  • 12 All That I Bleed 4:40

Disc 2

  • 1 Handful of Rain 5:03
  • 2 Chance 7:50
  • 3 One Child 5:14
  • 4 I Am 4:35
  • 5 Anymore 5:18
  • 6 Hourglass 8:07
  • 7 The Wake of Magellan 6:11
  • 8 Morphine Child 10:12
  • 9 Anymore (acoustic) 4:43
  • 10 Not What You See (acoustic) 4:14
  • 11 Out on the Streets (acoustic) 4:54

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