SAVATAGE Sirens -1983 ORIGINAL Metal LP on Par Records

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ITEM 
Artist: Savatage

Title: Sirens
Original Stereo LP 

CONDITION

Cover: vg+, cover has slight edge and ring wear

Vinyl: m-

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INFO
Label: Par

Label / Matrix #: PAR 1050

Country of Origin: USA

Year made: 1983

I discovered Savatage through "The Heavy Metal Collector's Guide, Vol.2" by Martin Popoff. In it he gave this, Savatage's indie debut, a perfect 10. Still being relatively new to metal at the time I began searching for this thinking it would be good and knowing how highly recommended it was by a man who is somewhat of an authority in metal. Well I was wrong... this isn't good... this is amazing! I've been into metal (especially older varieties) now for about 3 and a half years and this is still one of my all-time favorite albums, and it contains my all-time favorite song. Sirens - The opening and title cut to the album. This track is at times chilling, but always ferociously heavy. The short intro uses a simple yet melancholy guitar riff accompanied by what I believe to be chimes and a bell. After approximately 25 seconds, Savatage kick things into high-gear. The searing vocal presence of Jon Oliva's always unique technique delivers the lyrics about the demonic sirens attracting ships to their island and butchering the sailors therein. Screaming lead work, effective drumming, solid bass work. This song is very nearly perfect. My all time favorite song and already the album has paid for itself. 11/10 - Holocaust - a faster, more energetic song, but not quite as heavy in my opinion. This one really showcases the drum work of Steve Wacholz. Another good, although not quite as haunting, vocal performance from Jon Oliva, and more wicked lead work from his late brother Criss. 9/10  - I Believe - Great mid-pacer. More great and unique vocal work from Jon. Another showcase of Steve's very solid drum work. Solid all around. Lyrically well written (in a sort of sci-fi/apocalyptic type theme. 8/10 - Rage - Fastest song on the album. This one approaches thrash territory at times (definitely not a bad thing). This one just drips with energy. Jon gets a bit screamy and whiny at times, but the vocal performance is still very good. The place this song really shines is the lead work. Criss giving us speed conviction and power with every note. 9/10 - On The Run - another good slower song. Nice groove and cool, creepy lyrics. Jon's vocal performance on this track is nearly as bracing as on the title track. More great soloing and riffing from Criss with the rhythm section of Keith and Steve being very effective at providing that groove. 10/10 - Twisted Little Sister - Odd lyrics to this one. But still good performances all around. Definitely not my favorite song here, but still decent. 7/10 - Living For The Night - Another high-riding, energy soaked speed run. Good (not great) Vocal work, more solid drum and bass driven groove. Great headbanging tune. 9/10 - Scream Murder - The energy of "Rage" meeting the chilling "Sirens" half-way. Great lyrics, great vocals, great lead and riff work, and the continuing presence of a solid rhythm section keep the whole thing from crumbling under it's own barely contained energy. Another master-piece of a song. 10/10 - Out On The Streets - Saving the worst for last. It's not a bad song. But definetly not great either. Power-ballad thing going on. Fluffy, Heart-break centered lyrics. Maybe it's meant to be a nice breather after the absolute skull-crushing power of the previous 8 tracks? I don't know... 6/10 - There you have it. All around this is one of the best albums I've ever heard and it's definitely the best debut. Everything right down to the production values (Which absolutely kill just about any other indie release from '83) just scream power and metal. If you can pick this up, in any of it's forms, it's well worth the investment. Written by VoiceofHell
 

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