Saga - Heads Or Tales (1983)

Posted By: v3122

Saga - Heads Or Tales (1983)
XLD | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
BMG/Bonaire, 258 477 | ~ 348 or 113 Mb | Artwork(png) -> 153 Mb
Progressive Rock

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.

by Andy Hinds, allmusic
Saga - Heads Or Tales (1983):


Tracklist:

01. The Flyer (3:43)
02. Cat Walk (4:24)
03. The Sound Of Strangers (4:09)
04. The Writing (4:12)
05. Intermission (5:28)
06. Social Orphan (3:23)
07. The Vendetta (Still Helpless) (3:43)
08. Scratching The Surface (5:15)
09. The Pitchman (5:42)
10. Cat Walk (Unabridged) (7:44)

X Lossless Decoder version 20130720 (144.0)

XLD extraction logfile from 2013-09-01 20:36:08 +0400

Saga / Heads Or Tales (258 477)

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