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Savatage the wake of magellan rar6/10/2023 ![]() What's more is Zak harmonizes on top of this counterpoint and the result is outstanding - easily the most complex vocal recording in the band's history. ![]() ![]() Backed by a nice bass groove, the song features an incredible climax in Zak's vocal delivery, portraying the conflicting emotions and arguments that cross the character's mind. For starters, the use of counterpoint-style vocal harmonization took on a new form as the band recorded a more riveting, faster, and more complex style on the title track. Therefore, it would be safe to claim that Dead Winter Dead and The Wake of Magellan are like two sides of the same coin, barring some exceptions which I will address in this review. This partly stems from the fact that The Wake of Magellan was the first album in years that featured the same lineup as its predecessor, and it sees input from other members too, as opposed to being a record written entirely by Jon Oliva and Paul O'Neill. ![]() Both albums boast instrumental tracks and excellent counterpoint climaxes as well as two songs sung by original vocalist Jon Oliva. This is also a concept album with a politically charged storyline, chock full of dramatic vocals, beautiful piano arrangements, searing guitar work, and symphonic overtones. The Wake of Magellan is in many ways similar to Dead Winter Dead.
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