Steel Umbrellas
Saga · 1994
40 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
Melodic progressive rock intertwines with introspective lyrics and a polished production aesthetic.
Steel Umbrellas is an album by Saga, released in 1994. Melodic progressive rock intertwines with introspective lyrics and a polished production aesthetic. Despite not achieving significant commercial success compared to earlier works, 'Steel Umbrellas' received positive reviews for its mature sound and lyrical depth. The album helped solidify Saga's reputation within the progressive rock community during a time when the genre was less commercially visible. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Steel Umbrellas sound like?
Melodic progressive rock intertwines with introspective lyrics and a polished production aesthetic. Rooted in progressive rock.
What makes Steel Umbrellas by Saga notable?
Despite not achieving significant commercial success compared to earlier works, 'Steel Umbrellas' received positive reviews for its mature sound and lyrical depth. The album helped solidify Saga's reputation within the progressive rock community during a time when the genre was less commercially visible. By the time 'Steel Umbrellas' was released in 1994, Saga had already established themselves in the progressive rock genre with prior albums like 'Silent Knight' (1981) and 'Behaviour' (1993). This album came shortly after their return to the music scene, showcasing a blend of classic Saga sounds with new influences as they navigated the changing musical landscape of the early '90s.
How many songs are on Steel Umbrellas?
Steel Umbrellas has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Why Not? Standout 4:18
- 2 (You Were) Never Alone Standout 4:27
- 3 Bet on This 3:53
- 4 Shake That Tree 4:17
- 5 Password Pirate 3:35
- 6 I Walk With You 4:02
- 7 Push It 3:01
- 8 Steamroller 4:12
- 9 Say Goodbye to Hollywood 4:33
- 10 Feed the Fire Standout 4:09
Release Date
January 1, 1994
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
40 min 32 sec
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