Innocence Is No Excuse
Saxon · 1985
41 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless barrage of galloping riffs and anthemic choruses that define classic heavy metal.
Why this album works
The album features a strong commercial performance, reaching number 24 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Saxon's status in the heavy metal scene. It also showcased the band's ability to craft memorable hooks and lyrical themes that resonated with fans, contributing to their ongoing influence on subsequent heavy metal artists.
- Best for
- steady energetic listening experience anthemic choruses for sing-alongs for driving fast
- Context
- Released in January 1985, 'Innocence Is No Excuse' was Saxon's fifth studio album, coming off the success of their previous record 'Crusader.' At this point in their career, Saxon was solidifying their place in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement, gaining international recognition as one of its leading bands.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rockin’ Again 5:22
- 2 Call of the Wild Standout 3:57
- 3 Back on the Streets 3:56
- 4 Devil Rides Out 4:20
- 5 Rock ’n’ Roll Gipsy 4:10
- 6 Broken Heroes Standout 5:24
- 7 Gonna Shout 3:59
- 8 Everybody Up 3:26
- 9 Raise Some Hell Standout 3:42
- 10 Give It Everything You’ve Got 3:25
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