Saracen (Official Thread)

[Sweaty]

Well I have listened to the new Cd and I agree with Lou, it is not their best work, very AOR IMO. There are some good tracks on there but only about 3, how come most of the vocals are guest vocals? I am disappointed with the new album and hope to see them release another classic album soon.

The only good thing is that they are still playing live and very well live and we still have some classic albums by them to listen to.

Anyone else got the new album, what's your opinion?

 

[LG]

I saw it the other day but didn't pick it up Sweaty...after reading LOU"s comment and your's I don't think I'll bother.

I also know where to get my hands on their Old material so that is what I'll do.

 

[METALPRIEST]

Here's the title track from Marilyn

 

[LOU/REALM]

SARACENs new album has got to be the most dissapointment of the year . I give it 6 out of ten....and thats being very kind. I nearly slung it out in the garden.....what a shame!!
Shame being is that SARACEN are a class act....so why have they made this album? To open the door to a U.S market ? Female vocalist Robin Beck guests on a lot of tracks...Im not familiar with her work....but on the whole It doesnt work on a SARACEN album.
One track being an acception " Make this body work" which is outstanding reminding me of US rockers STORM...or HEART at there heaviest rocking best !
......but theres too much AOR / Meat Loaf inspired rock opera mush that ruins it.......so you end up skipping half the album
There are some high points , the track "Whither the wind blows" is the odd track out because its BRILLIANT...and its so SARACEN !!! [ Heh heh and Uriah Heep ] 10 out of ten this song

MP Edit:Video removed from Youtube

 

[Sweaty]

Agreed LOU, shame, but they will be back I am sure.

 

[LOU/REALM]

SARACEN reprieved ! After the semi dissapointment of the latest opus "Marilyn".......Ive just bought the SARACEN album "Vox in Excelso" and its quite brilliant.....capturing their almighty "live" sound.
Heres just a couple of gems....

 

[Sweaty]

Lou that album is fantastic, glad you purchased it it has some real classic moments in there, back to classic Saracen

 

[LOU/REALM]

Its gone a bit quiet on the SARACEN front...Iam itching in seeing these guys "live" again.
Here is an outstanding "Epic" track that has Hydrazoic Acids approval

Mary

 

[Hydrazoic Acid]

Yeah, LOU/REALM, it's cool!

 

[Sweaty]

Great track Lou, top band, where are they need to see them on the stage!!!