| Raise the Curtain | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | June 21, 2013 |
| Recorded | 2012 |
| Genre | Progressive rock, heavy metal |
| Length | 56:42 |
| Label | AFM Records |
| Producer | Jon Oliva |
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| Source | Rating |
| Jukebox:Metal |  [1] |
Raise the Curtain is the debut solo release by American musician Jon Oliva. It was released in June 2013. [2]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Raise the Curtain" | 5:12 |
| 2. | "Soul Chaser" | 4:09 |
| 3. | "Ten Years" | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Father Time" | 4:32 |
| 5. | "I Know" | 6:29 |
| 6. | "Big Brother" | 4:12 |
| 7. | "Armageddon" | 4:45 |
| 8. | "Soldier" | 4:53 |
| 9. | "Stalker" | 4:42 |
| 10. | "The Witch" | 4:37 |
| 11. | "Can't Get Away" | 6:49 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "The Truth" | 2:50 |
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