Streets: A Rock Opera
Savatage · 1991
68 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · power metal
A theatrical blend of heavy metal and progressive rock that tells a gripping urban tale.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its ambitious storytelling approach, which contributed to the development of the rock opera genre within heavy metal. It received critical acclaim and solidified Savatage's reputation as pioneers of progressive metal, influencing subsequent bands and musical theater adaptations in rock music.
- Best for
- theatrical narratives with emotional depth wave-like pacing for immersive listening dynamic shifts in storytelling intensity
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Streets: A Rock Opera' was Savatage's fifth studio album, following their 1989 breakthrough 'Gutter Ballet'. This album marked a significant artistic evolution as the band moved towards more narrative-driven concepts, showcasing their ambitions beyond conventional heavy metal structures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nevermore· Manilla Road· Angel Dust
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Streets 6:50
- 2 Jesus Saves Standout 5:13
- 3 Tonight He Grins Again Standout 3:29
- 4 Strange Reality 4:58
- 5 A Little Too Far 3:26
- 6 You're Alive 1:51
- 7 Sammy and Tex 3:08
- 8 St. Patrick's 4:18
- 9 Can You Hear Me Now 5:11
- 10 New York City Don't Mean Nothing 4:02
- 11 Ghost in the Ruins Standout 5:33
- 12 If I Go Away 5:17
- 13 Agony and Ecstasy 3:34
- 14 Heal My Soul 2:36
- 15 Somewhere in Time 3:17
- 16 Believe 5:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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