The Eagle Has Landed
Saxon · 1982
44 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous live album capturing the raw energy of heavy metal in the early '80s with powerful riffs and anthemic choruses.
Why this album works
'The Eagle Has Landed' reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating Saxon's commercial success during the peak of NWOBHM. The album is often noted for its significant influence on subsequent heavy metal bands and has been recognized for its standout live renditions of classic tracks that remain staples in the band's repertoire.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo anthems raw energy for sing-alongs invigorating road trip soundtrack
- Context
- Released on May 1, 1982, 'The Eagle Has Landed' is Saxon's first live album following their breakthrough with 'Wheels of Steel' (released in 1980). At this point in their career, Saxon had firmly established themselves as a leading band in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement, showcasing their energetic performances and solidifying their status among metal fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Motorcycle Man 4:21
- 2 747 (Strangers in the Night) Standout 4:37
- 3 Princess of the Night Standout 4:22
- 4 Strong Arm of the Law 4:38
- 5 Heavy Metal Thunder 4:19
- 6 20,000 ft. 3:18
- 7 Wheels of Steel Standout 8:51
- 8 Never Surrender 3:56
- 9 Fire in the Sky 2:39
- 10 Machine Gun 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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