Behaviour
Saga · 1985
45 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock
A melodic blend of progressive rock and pop sensibilities infused with thoughtful lyrics and intricate instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Listen to Your Heart — This track opens the album with an infectious melody that encapsulates the band's transition towards a more accessible sound while retaining their signature complexity.
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What Do I Know? — The contemplative lyrics paired with a driving rhythm showcase Saga's ability to blend personal introspection with engaging musicality.
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(Goodbye) Once Upon a Time — Closing the album, this track combines emotional lyrics with an expansive arrangement, highlighting the band's progressive roots while delivering a poignant farewell.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Behaviour showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it above its peers.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate layered keyboard textures that create a rich soundscape, particularly evident in 'You and the Night' and 'Out of the Shadows'.
- The album closes with a reflective ballad that contrasts sharply with the preceding energetic tracks, providing a sense of resolution.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- introspective lyrics for deep thinking
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- consistent flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, Behaviour marked Saga's seventh studio album and followed their commercial peak with the successful album Heads or Tales. By this time, the band was solidifying their identity, shifting towards a more mainstream sound while maintaining their progressive roots.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Listen to Your Heart 3:56
- 2 Take a Chance 3:53
- 3 What Do I Know? 3:40
- 4 Misbehaviour 4:02
- 5 Nine Lives of Miss Midi 1:16
- 6 You and the Night 5:18
- 7 Out of the Shadows 4:47
- 8 Easy Way Out 4:00
- 9 Promises 4:13
- 10 Here I Am 3:34
- 11 (Goodbye) Once Upon a Time 6:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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