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Saxon

Saxon · 1979

79 min · 22 tracks · heavy metal

Raw, energetic heavy metal riffs collide with anthemic melodies and powerful vocals, defining the British sound of the late '70s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • energetic workout motivation
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • live performance excitement

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1979, Saxon's self-titled debut album marked the band's entry into the heavy metal scene just as they were gaining momentum. Following a series of successful live performances, this album established their presence alongside contemporaries like Motörhead and Judas Priest. It set the stage for their future success in the burgeoning New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Accept

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rainbow Theme 3:07
  • 2 Frozen Rainbow 2:29
  • 3 Big Teaser 3:55
  • 4 Judgement Day 5:29
  • 5 Stallions of the Highway 2:51
  • 6 Backs to the Wall 3:09
  • 7 Still Fit to Boogie 2:53
  • 8 Militia Guard 4:53
  • 9 Big Teaser (demo) 3:49
  • 10 Stallions of the Highway (demo) 3:03
  • 11 Backs to the Wall (demo) 3:11
  • 12 Rainbow Theme (demo) 4:38
  • 13 Frozen Rainbow (demo) 2:32
  • 14 Backs to the Wall (BBC Radio 1 session) 3:17
  • 15 Stallions of the Highway (BBC Radio 1 session) 2:46
  • 16 Motorcycle Man (BBC Radio 1 session) 3:47
  • 17 Still Fit to the Boogie (BBC Radio 1 session) 2:45
  • 18 747 (Strangers in the Night) (BBC Radio 1 session) 5:01
  • 19 Judgement Day (live) 5:39
  • 20 Still Fit to Boogie (live) 2:37
  • 21 Backs to the Wall (live) 3:24
  • 22 Stallions of the Highway (live) 3:40

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