SAXON - REISSUE THREE MORE CLASSIC ALBUMS ON 10 AUGUST 2018
Over the decades Saxon have gone from being
pioneers of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, to becoming one of the most
successful UK rock acts of all time. The truth, though, is that Saxon have
always transcended trends and eras. From 1979's 'Saxon' album to new album
‘Thunderbolt’, the band have enjoyed considerable success. Five Top 40 albums
in the UK, with four Top 20 singles. And they were similarly successful in
other parts of the world as well. It's no wonder their influence spread across
the globe, and played a crucial role in the way we look at hard rock and heavy
metal today.
INNOCENCE IS NO EXCUSE
Originally released on 24 June 1985, Saxon seventh
album ‘Innocence Is No Excuse’ was their first for then new label EMI after
their departure from Carrere Records. This was also their last album to feature
long standing bassist Steve Dawson, who alongside vocalist Biff Byford,
guitarists Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn and drummer Nigel Glockler recorded the
album at Union Studios in Munich, Germany with producer Simon Hanhart. It was
subsequently mixed at Wiseloord Studios in Hilversum, Netherlands. This version
features the B-Sides of the singles ‘Back on the Streets’ and ‘Rock’n’roll
Gypsy’ plus demo versions of tracks from the album recorded at Chapel Studio,
Thorsby.
Tracklist:
- Rockin’ Again
- Call Of The Wild
- Back On The Streets
- Devil Rides Out
- Rock n’Roll Gipsy
- Broken Heroes
- Gonna Shout
- Everybody Up
- Raise Some Hell
- Give It Everything You’ve Got
CD
Bonus Tracks
- Live Fast, Die Young (B-side of ‘Back On The Streets’
- Krakatoa (B-side of ‘Rock n’Roll Gipsy’)
- Broken Heroes (Chapel Studio demo)
- Devil Rides Out (Chapel Studio demo)
- Rock n’Roll Gipsy (Chapel Studio demo)
- Rockin’ Again (Chapel Studio demo)
- Gonna Shout (Chapel Studio demo)
ROCK THE NATIONS
On 13 October 1986 Saxon released their eighth studio album ‘Rock the
Nations’. Recorded at Wisseloord Studios, Hilversum in the Netherlands by Gary
Lyons. Biff Byford, who had incidentally begun his career as a singer/bassist,
recorded all the bass parts on the album, however Paul Johnson is credited on
the album as he joined before the album was released. Rock The Nations also
features the unlikely guest of Elton John on piano on the tracks ‘Northern
Lady’ and ‘Party Til You Puke’. This version features radio edits of the
singles from the album, some live B-Sides and three songs recorded by the BBC
from Saxon’s set at 1986’s, Reading Festival.
Tracklist:
- Rock the Nations
- Battle Cry
- Waiting For The Night
- We Came Here To Rock
- You Ain’t No Angel
- Running Hot
- Party Til You Puke
- Empty Promises
- Northern Lady
CD Bonus Tracks
- Chase The Fade (B-side of ‘Waiting For The Night’)
- Waiting For The Night (7” single edit)
- Northern Lady (7” single edit)
- Everybody Up (Live in Madrid, B-side of ‘Northern Lady’)
- Dallas 1pm (Live in Madrid, B-side of ‘Northern Lady’)
- Power & The Glory (BBC Live At Reading Festival ’86)
- Rock The Nations (BBC Live At Reading Festival ’86)
- Waiting For The Night (BBC Live At Reading Festival ’86)
DESTINY
Saxon’s ninth studio
album, ‘Destiny’ was originally released on 20 June 1988 and was produced by
Stephan Galfas at Hook and Manor studio in Berkshire, England. It is the only
album to feature the rhythm section of Nigel Durham (drums) and Paul Johnson (bass)
alongside long serving members Biff Byford (vocals), Graham Oliver (guitar) and
Paul Quinn (guitar). Being a fan of Christopher Cross’ song writing, Biff came
up with the idea of covering his track ‘Ride like the Wind’ as the albums lead
single, after giving it a ‘Wheels Of Steel’ style makeover. This version
includes a 12” mix of ‘I Can’t Wait Anymore’ plus live B-Sides and some
alternative monitor mixes.. .
Tracklist:
- Ride Like The Wind
- Where The Lightning Strikes
- I Can’t Wait Anymore
- Calm Before The Storm
- S.O.S.
- Song For Emma
- For Whom The Bell Tolls
- We Are Strong
- Jericho Siren
- Red Alert
CD Bonus Tracks
- I Can’t Wait Anymore (12 mix)
- Rock The Nations (Live At Hammersmith, B-side of ‘Ride Like The Wind’)
- Broken Heroes (Live In Madrid, B-side of ‘I Can’t Wait Anymore’)
- Gonna Shout (Live In Madrid, B-side of ‘I Can’t Wait Anymore’)
- Ride Like The Wind (Monitor mix)
- For Whom The Bells Tolls (Monitor mix)
PRE-ORDER LINK - https://saxonband.lnk.to/Destiny