Saga - In Transit - 1982 (24/96 Vinyl Rip)

"In Transit" is a live album by Canadian progressive rock band Saga. The album was recorded in Copenhagen and Munich in 1982. "In Transit" went platinum in Canada and gold in Germany. In Transit is one of this Canadian band's best albums, which is not often said about a live release.
Note: Tracks walk-over in each other; so gapless burning is essential to seamless play the whole album.


Review:

In Transit is one of this Canadian band's best albums, which is not often said about a live release. Saga's progressive edge is toned down by Michael Sadler's serious vocal style, which is both highly energetic and pleasantly soft. Like Marillion, their songs involve short keyboard stints followed by gracious electric guitar work, with intricate themes being unraveled in the lyrics all the while.

This album radiates with the band's electrifying fervor, and by not being too progressive or pretentious, each song ends up being immensely entertaining. "Humble Stance," with the precision of Ian Crichton's guitar playing, is stunning, as is the drumming on "Wind Him Up." The synthesizer is used wisely on "How Long," faintly shimmering in and out amongst the clarity of Sadler's voice.

Ending with the spirited bombast of "On the Loose," the album as a whole has no weak moments, and not a lot of crowd interference either, which can sometimes tarnish a live album. Saga produces a comfortable balance of progressive elements and straight-ahead rock, so that their music can be appreciated by fans of both styles. In Transit is solid evidence of this.
Mike DeGagne - Allmusic.com (4/5)


Track List:

01 Careful Where You Step
02 Don't Be Late
03 Humble Stance
04 Wind Him Up
05 How Long
06 No Regrets
07 A Brief Case
08 You're Not Alone
09 On The Loose