The Best and the Rest
Savatage · 1997
75 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · power metal
A powerful blend of theatrical metal and poignant ballads, showcasing Savatage's dynamic range.
Why this album works
'The Best and the Rest' highlights Savatage's ability to blend heavy metal with orchestral elements, showcasing tracks that have become staples in the genre. The compilation received critical acclaim for its diverse selection, helping to solidify the band's legacy within the power metal and progressive scenes.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks theatrical storytelling moments throughout introspective ballads for reflection
- Context
- When 'The Best and the Rest' was released in 1997, Savatage was transitioning from their earlier heavy metal roots to a more progressive sound. This compilation followed their acclaimed album 'Handful of Rain' (1994) and served as both a retrospective and a bridge to their later works, marking a significant point in their evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nevermore· Manilla Road· Angel Dust
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gutter Ballet Standout 6:20
- 2 Degrees of Sanity 4:37
- 3 Jesus Saves Standout 5:14
- 4 Edge of Thorns Standout 5:54
- 5 Agony and Ecstasy 3:34
- 6 Chance 7:49
- 7 Complaint in the System (Veronica Guerin) 2:39
- 8 The Hourglass 8:06
- 9 Voyage 2:28
- 10 Prelude to Madness 3:13
- 11 Hall of the Mountain King 5:33
- 12 This Is the Time (1990) 5:41
- 13 Believe 5:43
- 14 Desire (acoustic Piano version) 3:54
- 15 All That I Bleed (acoustic Piano version) 4:35
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