Saga - The Security Of Illusion (1993)
XLD Rip | FLAC: Image+Cue+Log | 359 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 115 Mb | Scans | 146 Mb | Time: 48:36
Genre: Progressive Rock, Neo-Prog, Arena Rock | Label: Polydor GmbH | Cat.№: 517 391-2
XLD Rip | FLAC: Image+Cue+Log | 359 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 115 Mb | Scans | 146 Mb | Time: 48:36
Genre: Progressive Rock, Neo-Prog, Arena Rock | Label: Polydor GmbH | Cat.№: 517 391-2
Released in 1993, The Security of Illusion signaled a rebirth of sorts for Canadian prog rock popsters Saga, as earlier members Jim Gilmour (keyboards) and Steve Negus (drums) were welcomed back into the fold – for the first time since 1985's Behaviour. And as evidenced by the music, the result of the reunion returned the group straight back to their heady early-'80s period, especially on the downright vicious rockers "Mind Over Matter" and "Stand Up," as well as the percussive-heavy album closer, "Without You." Instead of being influenced by what was going on in the rock world circa this time period, Saga stick to their guns on The Security of Illusion, and come up with a release that nearly managed to out-rock their Canadian competitor at the time, Rush.
Track Listing
01. Entracte (Instrumental) (00:49)
02. Mind Over Matter (04:41)
03. Once Is Never Enough (05:28)
04. Alone Again Tonight (04:15)
05. I'll Leave It In Your Hands (04:42)
06. The Security Of Illusion (05:42)
07. Stand Up (04:20)
08. Days Like These (04:46)
09. Voila! (Instrumental) (01:41)
10. No Man's Land (05:20)
11. Without You (06:47)
Produced by Saga
The Band
• Michael Sadler - lead vocal
• Jim Crichton - bass guitar
• Jim Gilmour - keyboards
• Ian Crichton - guitar
• Steve Negus - drums, percussion
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Many thanks to the original uploader: Olaf der Weisse
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