. 'Handful of Rain' Released: 1994. 'Chance' Released: 1995 Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Handful of Rain is the eighth studio album by American band, released in 1994. The first album since the death of their lead guitarist, the music is often dark in reflection of brother 's loss. The title track was originally released as an abridged version, missing its second verse. Some editions of the album (for instance, the 'Rock Masters' version released on the ) include the omitted piece, referred to by the band and fans alike as 'The Barmaid Verse'.
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'Chance' is about, a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania during who defied government orders by signing exit visas for thousands of Jewish refugees. 'Castles Burning' is about, an Italian magistrate killed by in 1992. 'Alone You Breathe' is a tribute to Criss which reuses the chord progression (albeit in a different ) and lyrics from the song 'Believe' in its long, and also part of the ending chorus in the song 'When The Crowds Are Gone', although the lyrics do not mirror his death and the songs are not literally about him.
The tour in support of this album was documented in the live release, which was released in 1995. Handful of Rain marked the only time that Savatage had recorded together as a three-piece, their only release with then-former guitarist (who had replaced Criss), and their only one without (who is credited on the insert, but does not actually perform) since 1985's.
Drummer (also credited) had already left Savatage by the time the album was recorded. Instead of replacing Middleton and Wacholz, Jon provided both drums and vocals on the album as well as lead and rhythm guitar, piano, bass, keyboards and backing vocals. The album also marks the first time Savatage would write a trademark vocal in a song. The third section of 'Chance' has at one point, five overdubbed vocals from singer. Contents. Reception Sea of Tranquility reviewer Murat Batmaz awarded the album five stars and noted: 'Handful of Rain in many ways marked the beginning of a new chapter in Jon Oliva's career, considering it was the first ever album written, recorded and produced without his brother Criss Oliva who was tragically killed in a car accident in late 1993. Given that Criss was the primary songwriter and guitarist of the band, it was believed that Savatage would be no more, and every member took a break before deciding what they'd do with their lives.
And even though the booklet credits the full band, every instrument was played by Jon Oliva, including rhythm guitars, some acoustic bits, bass, and drums. It was only at the final moment when they brought in vocalist Zak Stevens and former Testament guitar player to lay down some leads. So in a way, Handful of Rain could be considered 's first solo effort with some lyrical input and creative arrangement ideas from producer Paul O'Neill.' He also added that this album may be ' best ever vocal performance, commenting 'The lyrics of 'Alone You Breathe' are heart-wrenching. At one point towards the end, they borrow the famous 'I am the way, I am the light' chorus which was previously used on 'When the Crowds Are Gone' and 'Believe', and in a way complete the trilogy, except that they are sung by Zak Stevens this time. Zak is at his best on this album: his voice oozes sheer emotion and his singing is indelible.' Track listing Original CD release No.
Title Writer(s) Length 1. 'Taunting Cobras' 3:21 2. 'Handful of Rain' Jon Oliva 5:01 3. 'Chance' Jon Oliva, 7:50 4. 'Stare Into the Sun' Jon Oliva, Paul O'Neill 4:43 5. 'Castles Burning' Jon Oliva 4:39 6. 'Visions' (Instrumental), Jon Oliva 1:25 7.
'Watching You Fall' Jon Oliva 5:20 8. 'Nothing's Going On' Jon Oliva, Paul O'Neill 4:09 9. 'Symmetry' Jon Oliva, Paul O'Neill 5:04 10. 'Alone You Breathe' Jon Oliva, Paul O'Neill 7:30 1997 CD reissue bonus tracks No. Title Writer(s) Length 11. 'Somewhere in Time/Alone You Breathe' (Acoustic version) Criss Oliva, Jon Oliva, Paul O'Neill 4:38 2002 CD reissue bonus tracks No. Title Writer(s) Length 11.
'Chance' (Radio Edit) Jon Oliva, Paul O'Neill 4:50 12. 'Alone You Breathe' (Acoustic version) Jon Oliva, Paul O'Neill 4:38 2011 EarMusic CD reissue bonus tracks No. Title Writer(s) Length 11.
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'Summer's Rain' (Acoustic version) Criss Oliva, Jon Oliva, Paul O'Neill 5:29 12. 'Believe' (Acoustic version) Jon Oliva, Paul O'Neill, Criss Oliva 3:52 Personnel Due to the shake-up in the band following Criss's death, the line-ups were somewhat unclear at the time. Drummer Steve Wacholz left the band and did not play on the album, but he is pictured in the album to maintain a more 'classic' Savatage line-up. Bassist Middleton was apparently still too much in shock about Criss to go into the studio and record, but remained part of the band.
Did not play the drums on the album, but was pictured as part of the band line-up in one edition of the album. Plate would become a full-fledged member of the band by the time of their next release, in 1995. For the recording of the album, Jon Oliva ended up going into the studio, accompanied by producer, co-writer and co-lyricist Paul O'Neill, and recorded all of the instrumental parts (keys, rhythm guitars, bass, drums) by himself. The pair then enlisted former guitarist to record most of the guitar solos, and subsequently contacted vocalist Zak Stevens to record the vocal parts for the album. The touring band consisted of Zak Stevens on lead vocals and Johnny Lee Middleton on bass guitar as the only remaining members of the previous lineup.
The tour also featured the official return of Jon Oliva to the band, who played keys, rhythm guitar and also performed vocals on several songs. The line-up was rounded out by lead guitarist Alex Skolnick, who had also recorded on the album, and Jeff Plate, a former bandmate of Zak Stevens, on drums.
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Released in 1994, 'Handful of Rain' was Savatage's first studio recording after the tragic death of guitarist and founding member Criss Oliva. Replaced by Alex Skolnick of Testament fame, this album catches the essence of Savatage's sound, but being released in the mid-90's, a time when most metal bands were desperately trying to adapt to suit the more grunge-inspired sound of the day, while still maintaining their own identity, it's easy to hear Savatage shift their own sound to a more groove-laden, grungy style. Imagine Alice in Chains mixed with Queen, and you're halfway there. With heavy, crunchy guitar riffs, massive orchestrations and the trademark vocal counterpoint sections, 'Handful of Rain' incorporates a lot of the 'epic' elements that the band would go on to use in later releases and with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra project.
Standout performance goes to vocalist Zak Stevens, who's powerful voice truly carries the music on this album. While things do tend to lag at times, 'Handful of Rain' is generally a solid release, and contains some of the bands most memorable songs. For example 'Chance', 'Taunting Cobras', 'Castles Burning', 'Watching You Fall' and the title track are all Savatage classics. Whether it was the mid-90's lulling metal scene in general, or the band still mourning the loss of their brother, or maybe just a transitional period as they made tweaks to their sound, in comparison to the rest of Savatage's discography, 'Handful of Rain' comes across as mostly forgettable and irrelevant, and just sits between their power metal days and their more progressive, rock opera days. Ultimately, it's a three-star album with five-star songs.
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