Rock 'n' Roll Gypsies
63 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous blend of heavy riffs and anthemic choruses, capturing the essence of classic British heavy metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Power and the Glory — Opening with an empowering anthem, this track embodies the album's themes of pride and resilience in rock music.
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And the Bands Played On — This song serves as a poignant tribute to the rock community, highlighting camaraderie and shared experiences among musicians.
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Rock ’n’ Roll Gipsy — The title track encapsulates the spirit of rock and roll freedom, with infectious energy that resonates during live performances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-octane energy for driving
- anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
- dynamic journey experience
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- powerful riffs for cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, mellow sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, Rock 'n' Roll Gypsies was Saxon's seventh studio album and marked a period of renewed energy following their earlier successes in the early '80s. The band was navigating changing musical landscapes while maintaining their heavy metal roots, having just come off the commercial success of their previous album, Crusader.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Power and the Glory 6:28
- 2 And the Bands Played On 3:01
- 3 The Eagle Has Landed 7:27
- 4 Just Let Me Rock 4:14
- 5 Rock the Nations 4:34
- 6 Dallas 1 PM 6:35
- 7 Broken Heroes 7:01
- 8 Battle Cry 5:38
- 9 Rock ’n’ Roll Gipsy 5:03
- 10 Northern Lady 4:59
- 11 I Can’t Wait Anymore 4:30
- 12 This Town Rocks 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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