Released 29 years ago this September
The Wake of Magellan
Savatage · 1997
71 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · power metal
A sweeping narrative unfolds through intricate melodies and heavy riffs, blending progressive metal with operatic storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- intricate melodies that invite exploration
- operatic storytelling through varied pacing
- for late-night reflection
- immersive experience with sweeping narratives
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 15, 1997, 'The Wake of Magellan' was Savatage's follow-up to their critically acclaimed 'Dead Winter Dead.' At this point, the band was navigating a shift toward more theatrical and conceptual songwriting while still rooted in their heavy metal foundations. This album further established their reputation for ambitious storytelling in music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra· Iced Earth· Queensrÿche
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Ocean 1:34
- 2 Welcome 2:11
- 3 Turns to Me 6:01
- 4 Morning Sun 5:49
- 5 Another Way 4:35
- 6 Blackjack Guillotine 4:33
- 7 Paragons of Innocence 5:34
- 8 Complaint in the System 2:37
- 9 Underture 3:51
- 10 The Wake of Magellan 6:10
- 11 Anymore 5:17
- 12 The Storm 3:44
- 13 The Hourglass 8:09
- 14 Somewhere in Time / Alone You Breathe 4:39
- 15 Sleep 4:16
- 16 Stay 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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