Saga, a veteran Canadian rock band has quietly been quietly re-releasing the remastered versions most of their albums. There are many albums to be reviewed, considering the fact that Saga has been around since the late 1970s. Factor in the raw material shortage for pressing vinyl and CDs (thanks, COVID hysteria and new Adele album, in that order), and it’s taking longer than anticipated. Nevertheless, this provides a solid opportunity to talk up a band way too many rock’n’rollers remember for but one song, if that much.
The song in question, which to date remains the band’s sole American hit, reaching the Top 30 in 1982, is “On The Loose” from the band’s fourth album, Worlds Apart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PvQskY8QHo
Saga’s muse has always been Saga. They fuse progressive rock ideas of keeping it on the adventurous side, melodic, and hard rock, with the idea that there is no need to continually throw out irregular rhythms to keep their prog credibilty. This result was a precursor to what Asia brought to the table briefly in the 1980s: music that is mainstream but in the background. A prime example is this should-have-been hit from 1987’s Wildest Dreams.
After examining the available rereleases, our focus is on Worlds Apart. The remaster sounds better than previous CDs. It has more depth and punch without falling prey to volume wars.
It’s a great album musically. It’s progressive rock you can dance to at least once in a while. Michael Sadler’s voice is strong without being overpowering. The band nimbly works through its arrangements with dextrous playing, particularly on guitarist Ian Crichton’s part, as he fires rapid-fire staccato leads without breaking a sweat.
Saga is lyrical. It comes from the storyteller tradition. Instead of the traditional love lost/love found formula, Saga ponders on life energy and how it affects our lives.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXO7l8Ipy_s
An addict gambler.
What is unknown — save to the loyal fans — is that Saga has maintained a high-quality standard throughout its career, not only during its brief moment in the 1980s spotlight. A case in point is this song from the band’s most recent studio album featuring new material, 2014’s Sagacity.
Let’s not go on. If you’re looking for some music that insults neither your instrumental nor lyrical sensibility, check out Saga and grab some tuneage. You’ll be glad you did.
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