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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energetic listening experience
  • anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
  • for driving fast
  • invigorating tracks for workouts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, reflective music
  • seek intricate, complex arrangements

Where this album fits

Career 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
Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rockin’ Again 5:22
  • 2 Call of the Wild 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 5:24
  • 7 Gonna Shout 3:59
  • 8 Everybody Up 3:26
  • 9 Raise Some Hell 3:42
  • 10 Give It Everything You’ve Got 3:25

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