Ghost in the Ruins - A Tribute to Criss Oliva

Savatage | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 25, 2000)
• Original Release Date: April 25, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nuclear Blast Americ
• ASIN: B00001SVLL
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,231 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. City Beneath the Surface

2. 24 Hours Ago

3. Legions

4. Strange Wings

5. Gutter Ballet

6. When the Crowds Are Gone

7. Of Rage and War

8. The Dungeons Are Calling

9. Sirens

10. Hounds

11. Criss Intro

12. Hall of the Mountain King

13. Post Script

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome Live CD!, May 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ghost in the Ruins - A Tribute to Criss Oliva (Audio CD)

Excellent vibe and feel on this Savatage CD, and the mix is THICK for being live, it's just like being there. The actual track listing is:1. City Beneath The Surface2. 24 Hours Ago3. Legions4. Strange Wings5. Gutter BalletTemptation/Revelation6. When The Crowds Are Gone7. Of Rage And War8. The Dungeons Are Calling9. Sirens10. Hounds11. Criss Intro/Solo12. Hall Of The Mountain King13. Post Script (An acoustic guitar piece from soundcheck at the Hollywood Palace 1990)This CD is a must have for any Savatage fan, and truly a brillant tribute and performance by Criss Oliva ~R.I.P.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Too bad [...this] does not allow 6 stars !, November 1, 2001

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V. Bansoodeb "The Cult" (Ottawa Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ghost in the Ruins - A Tribute to Criss Oliva (Audio CD)

This is THE BEST LIVE CD I have ever listened to. From start to finish, every second sends chills down your spin. All the classics of Savatage are collected on this gem. Of course, not all favourites are here. Otherwise you would need a box set :)

If you're like me, then you'll end up having a sore throat (try yelling like Jon Oliva and you'll know what I mean) and have a sore neck from heavy head banging.

The CD is ends with an acoustic track. A fitting tribute to one of my favourite guitarists, Criss Oliva.

This CD is must for all metal fans.

R.I.P

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Actual title is "Ghost In the Ruins", June 24, 2002

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Muddy Moe (Plano, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghost in the Ruins - A Tribute to Criss Oliva (Audio CD)

[....] This is a good overview, mostly of the "pre-progressive" era of Savatage, although there is some Gutter Ballet material as well. But this is definitely harder edged, more '80's metal Savatage.

The announced purpose of this album is to commemorate Criss Oliva's life and performance with the band. And he is, indeed, something special to listen to on this album. Excellent guitar.

This really isn't "Essential" by any means. If you're a Savatage fan of the progressive era (like me), I'd suggest getting the '90's and '00's output first and then check this out to see if you like the earlier material as well.

BTW, do check out Savatage live. They're terrific!