Power of the Night heavy metal band Savatage , released in 1985. This record was produced by Max Norman , who later went on to produce Megadeth 's 1992 hit album Countdown to Extinction [ 6]
The record was not originally pressed with a Parental Advisory sticker on the cover. However, Atlantic Records did have a problem with some of the sexual metaphors mentioned in "Hard for Love" and "Skull Session." It was also a marketing ploy to encourage more people to buy the record as a result of it being "banned" by some outlets.[ 6]
This was bassist Keith Collins's last album with the band. Jon and Criss Oliva were not completely happy with Collins' playing and corrected some of his mistakes for the final version. Collins was replaced by Johnny Lee Middleton in 1986.[ 7]
Side one Title Lyrics Music 1. "Power of the Night" Jon Oliva Criss Oliva 5:13 2. "Unusual" J. Oliva, Keith Collins C. Oliva, J. Oliva, Collins 4:27 3. "Warriors" J. Oliva, Collins C. Oliva, J. Oliva, Collins 4:03 4. "Necrophilia" J. Oliva, Collins C. Oliva 3:36 5. "Washed Out" J. Oliva C. Oliva, J. Oliva 2:13
Side two Title Lyrics Music 6. "Hard for Love" J. Oliva, Collins J. Oliva, C. Oliva 3:59 7. "Fountain of Youth" J. Oliva, Collins, Steve Wacholz C. Oliva 4:31 8. "Skull Session" J. Oliva C. Oliva, J. Oliva 3:21 9. "Stuck on You" J. Oliva C. Oliva, Collins 3:10 10. "In the Dream" J. Oliva C. Oliva, J. Oliva 4:15
1997 Edel Music CD reissue bonus tracks Title Writer(s) 11. "Sleep" (Piano version) C. Oliva, J. Oliva, Paul O'Neill 4:16
2002 SPV CD reissue bonus tracks Title Writer(s) 11. "Power of the Night" (live) J. Oliva 3:45 12. "Sirens" (live) C. Oliva, J. Oliva 3:02
2011 EarMusic reissue bonus tracks Title Writer(s) 11. "City Beneath the Surface" (live) J. Oliva, C. Oliva 5:01 12. "Hounds" (live) C. Oliva, J. Oliva 7:20
Savatage Production Max Norman – producer, engineerKen Lonas – assistant engineer
Bob Defrin – art direction
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