Poets and Madmen

Savatage

Poets and Madmen

RELEASED: March 05, 2001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Stay With Me Awhile 5:06 2. There in the Silence 4:57 3. Commissar 5:36 4. I Seek Power 6:03 5. Drive 3:17 6. Morphine Child 10:12 7. The Rumor 5:16 8. Man in the Mirror 5:56 9. Surrender 6:40 10. Awaken 3:23 11. Back to a Reason 6:05
Historical Archive
Released in 2001, 'Poets and Madmen' is the final studio album by the American progressive metal band Savatage. It showcases a blend of heavy metal with intricate melodies and theatrical elements, marking a departure from their earlier sound. The album features a conceptual framework, focusing on themes of madness and the artistic struggle, highlighted by powerful vocal performances and intricate guitar work. Despite its initial mixed reception, the album has gained a cult following over the years, solidifying Savatage's legacy in the progressive metal genre.