Dedicated to legendary guitarist and co-founder CRISS OLIVA: Savatage?s 1994 studio album
"Handful Of Rain" was the first album after Criss Oliva?s death. "None of us knew at that time if what we were doing was right, or if we should have just stopped", says Jon Oliva. "We were offered four times the amount of money to do the live tribute than we got to do `Handful of Rain?, but we wanted to do `Alone You Breathe?. Paul and I needed to release that song, for Criss? sake. As weird as it sounds, that was the most important thing to us." The album also features the song "Chance" which was the first Savatage song to contain the usage of counterpoint vocals, a style which they continued to use on following albums.
Almost three decades after its original release, "Handful Of Rain" is becoming available again on finest vinyl. Reissued as a 180g Black LP Gatefold Edition, along with a Limited Collector?s Edition on Transparent Blue Vinyl. Both editions are mastered for vinyl and reissued with the original cover design and specially enhanced artwork, including a 12-pages LP booklet with extensive liner notes by Clay Marshall. Exclusive to the Limited LP Collector?s Edition is a deluxe LP slipmat with the album cover art. -
Digitally remastered and expanded edition. Originally released in 1994, Handful of Rain, the bands ninth studio album, was the first album after Criss Oliva's death, written by Jon Oliva and Paul O'Neill. The album features the song 'Chance' which was the first Savatage song to contain the usage of counterpoint vocals, a style which they continued to use on following albums. The album's final track, 'Alone You Breathe', was a tribute to Criss Oliva. Ear Music.
This edition is issued in a 4-panel digipak with 4 panels and transparent tray and a 12-page booklet with printed credits and lyrics.
Made in Germany printed on CD face
? &? 2011
Additional track information:
The acoustic version of "Summer's Rain" is previously unreleased.
The acoustic version of "Believe" is taken from the re-release of the studio album [r=3217860], that was released in 1997.
These acoustic versions - some already released before, some exclusively recorded for these re-releases - are scattered as bonus tracks all over the 2010/2011 Savatage re-releases by Ear Music. All of the 1997/1998 re-releases bonus tracks are also included in the 2010/2011 re-releases, but on different albums.
"Summer's Rain" was originally released on the studio album [m=106260] in 1989.
"Believe" was originally released on the studio album [m=106278] in 1991.
"Handful Of Rain (2011 Edition)" is a reissue of the iconic 1994 album by Savatage, presented here in CD format by Edel Recor. This release captures one of the band's most emotionally charged and musically ambitious periods, featuring standout tracks like "Chance," "Castles Burning," and the title track "Handful of Rain." The album showcases Savatage's signature blend of progressive metal, melodic hooks, and powerful storytelling'a testament to their enduring influence on the genre. Edel Recor is renowned for its high-quality music releases across various genres, consistently delivering exceptional sound fidelity and packaging that appeals to collectors and audiophiles alike. Formed in Florida in 1979, Savatage has become a cornerstone of progressive metal with acclaimed albums such as "Gutter Ballet" and "Streets: A Rock Opera." Their innovative approach has inspired countless bands worldwide.
The eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Savatage, released in 1994. Alex Henderson of AllMusic considered Handful of Rain an excellent album "that is melodic, ambitious, often operatic and consistently absorbing" and the band "impressively consistent". I recommend.
Azmi H. - 06/Nov/2022
It was the band's second album with Zak Stevens on lead vocals and former lead singer Jon Olivia taking a back seat in a new slot covering the roles of composer, piano/keys and live backing vocals. Additionally, he performed bass and drums on this album as the band were in turmoil following founding member (and brother to Jon) Criss Olivia's untimely death.
HYUNG RAE K. - 25/Apr/2020
This is some different sound and composed. I think alex skolnick's playing well went into this album.
Alexander S. - 13/Sep/2019
A really great album from one of my favorite bands. After the tragic death of Kriss Oliva, the group was on the verge of collapse. But brother John decided to continue, and Alex Skolnik, who had "freed" from Testament, also helped. In the end, it’s just a wonderful job, about the style of Edge Of Thorns (93) The first thing, though, falls somewhat out of the general list, but it is also magnificent. This is followed by the standard Savatage, diluted in places with Skolnik's blues chips. Thing Chance - just a super hit for all time, around her, perhaps, the entire album is built. From this album, in my opinion, Savatage began to practice the chip of overlapping several vocal parts, one on top of the other (Chance), a very successful experiment. Well what else can I say, this album must be listened to, at least. By the way, it is interesting that the drum parts here are performed by John Oliva himself.
kostas k. - 14/Sep/2018
One of the difference faces of Savatage. More slow, sad(first album after Criss Oliva death) but at the same time a masterpiece
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