Denim and Leather
Saxon · 1981
38 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal
A raucous celebration of heavy metal's spirit, blending anthemic choruses with gritty riffs and raw energy.
Why this album works
'Denim and Leather' is often regarded as a quintessential NWOBHM album that helped define the genre's sound, reaching No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart. The title track became an anthem for metal fans, celebrating the culture of heavy metal and influencing future generations of rock musicians.
- Best for
- steady energetic flow throughout sing-along anthems for gatherings raucous celebration of camaraderie
- Context
- Released in 1981, 'Denim and Leather' was Saxon's fourth studio album, following their successful self-titled debut and 'Wheels of Steel.' At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement, gaining a loyal fan base and critical acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Princess of the Night Standout 4:01
- 2 Never Surrender Standout 3:12
- 3 Out of Control 4:08
- 4 Rough and Ready 4:51
- 5 Play It Loud 4:10
- 6 And the Bands Played On 2:48
- 7 Midnight Rider 5:45
- 8 Fire in the Sky 3:36
- 9 Denim and Leather Standout 5:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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