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The Savage Poetry

Edguy · 2000

64 min · 11 tracks · power metal

A vibrant blend of soaring melodies and intricate guitar work that defines the power metal genre's early 2000s aesthetic.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Hallowed — Opening with anthemic choruses and dramatic instrumentation, this track encapsulates the band's signature sound and sets the tone for the entire album.
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    Eyes of the Tyrant — With its ten-minute runtime, this epic track showcases the band's musical complexity and lyrical ambition, blending storytelling with powerful riffs.
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    Frozen Candle — This song stands out with its haunting melodies and emotional depth, illustrating Edguy's ability to fuse heavy instrumentation with poignant lyricism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • soaring vocals for epic moments
  • patiently unfolding melodic landscapes
  • engaging storytelling through song
  • for late-night adventures

Maybe skip if you

  • dislike longer track durations
  • prefer immediate gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Helped solidify Edguy's position in the power metal genre and gained wider recognition.
Career context
Released in 2000, The Savage Poetry was Edguy's second studio album, following their debut, Kingdom of Madness. At this point in their career, Edguy was transitioning from a promising newcomer to a recognized name within the European power metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Helloween· Blind Guardian· Stratovarius

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hallowed 6:14
  • 2 Misguiding Your Life 4:04
  • 3 Key to My Fate 4:34
  • 4 Sands of Time 4:39
  • 5 Sacred Hell 5:37
  • 6 Eyes of the Tyrant 10:00
  • 7 Frozen Candle 7:15
  • 8 Roses to No One 5:42
  • 9 Power and Majesty 4:53
  • 10 Falling Down (Unreleased version with different chorus) 4:35
  • 11 Fairytale (Live in Milan) 6:24

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