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The Third Time's A Charm!

Steve Rist | Edwardsville, Illinois United States | 07/11/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Where Taj Mahal was a sometimes-interesting look inside Jon Oliva's closet of demos and Maniacal Renderings was a hit-and-miss step up as a sophomore release, Global Warning hits the nail on the head. 15 excellent tracks (counting the 2-for Touch Someone/Souls and the extra track No More Saturday Nights) that recall the best of both 80's and 90's Savatage! Most of the lyrics are simply wonderful with Jon bearing his soul much as he did on 1991's STREETS album, which I feel is his crowning achievement and the best Savatage release.



The band is at the top of their game here, sounding even better than their first go-round on the first Circle II Circle album. Worth singling out is Matt LaPorte, who eerily seems to be channeling the sprit of Criss Oliva in much of Global Warning's fretwork.



Highly recommended pick of the year, along with Circle II Circle's Delusions Of Grandeur, which also showcases that band at their best, as well."