Saga - Heads Or Tales (1983)
(2nd german CD press 1987)
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Art Rock, Prog related | Label: Bonaire | Catalog Number: EL 258 477 | Time: 47:44 | RAR | RS.com
While Saga began as a progressive rock band, increasing pop sensibilities put the group in a league with bands like the Fixx in the early '80s. This album, which follows the excellent Worlds Apart, is nearly as good as its predecessor; Michael Sadler's commanding voice leads the way while the rest of the band punches up the fairly succinctly written songs with loads of texture and occasional instrumental fireworks. The guitar/keyboard interplay between Jim Gilmour and Ian Crichton alone is enough to get music geeks salivating. Producer Rupert Hine gives the material just enough production sheen to make it sizzle on the airwaves ("The Flyer" was a minor radio hit). Equally enjoyable for pop fans and prog rock fans, this unfortunately was Saga's last great record. /AMG/ …and the best one (IMHO). /Olaf der Weisse/
Tracklisting:
1 The Flyer (3:42)
2 Cat Walk (4:24)
3 The Sound Of Strangers (4:08)
4 The Writing (4:13)
5 Intermission (5:28)
6 Social Orphan (3:23)
7 The Vendetta (Still Helpless) (3:43)
8 Scratching The Surface (5:15)
9 The Pitchman (5:42)
10 Cat Walk (Unabridged) (7:44)
Credits:
Michael Sadler - Lead vocal and keyboards
Jim Crichton - Bass guitar and keyboards
Jim Gilmour - Lead keyboards, Vocals, Sax, Lead vocal on (8)
Ian Crichton - Guitar
Steve Negus - Drums, percussion, electronic percussion
Produced by Rupert Hine
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