20/20

Saga | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 28, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Eagle Rock Entertainment
• ASIN: B008BRC6TC
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,741 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Six Feet Under

2. Anywhere You Wanna Go

3. Ellery

4. Spin It Again

5. Another Day Out Of Sight

6. One Of These Days

7. Ball And Chain

8. Lost For Words

9. Show And Tell

10. Till The Well Runs Dry

Editorial Reviews

Finally reunited with their original singer Michael Sadler, the band is stronger than ever. 20/20 has all that it takes to become an instant progressive rock classic.

The album features 10 brand new songs, never missing the distinctive sound of SAGA's legendary hits. With striking keyboard sounds and Michael Sadler's stunning
vocals, the album has all that it takes to become an instant fan favorite as well as a worldwide classic songs. The opener Six Feet Under features a dominant keyboard
sound, roaring guitars and a chorus you can't get out of your head. Followed by the catchy, high energy driven Anywhere You Wanna Go , SAGA clarifies that their original trademark sound is still going strong. The emotional ballad Lost For Words once again demonstrates Sadler's incredible vocal range and charisma.

The title 20/20 first of all refers to the album being the 20th of SAGA, but in addition it's a good luck wish to Jim Gilmour, who had to undergo an eye operation during
SAGA's latest European tour. 20/20 stands for the perfect eyesight.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Back to Original Form - Welcome Back to 1980 July 25, 2012

By Ryan S.

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

Albeit the year 2012, you would think we were all transported back to 1979 or 1980 with Saga's latest incarnation "20/20." Do not take this as a negative critique though. The majority of the most recent studio tracks could easily have been B-Sides from either the "Silent Knight" or "Images at Twilight" albums. Some fans say that this sound is old and they need to "evolve" with time. Well, remember when they did that in the late 1980's and the early 1990's? The results were less than memorable. I have each of their studio albums and for my money; their staple sound established in the late 1970's and early 1980's is the sound I prefer. When Saga creates sounds, melodies, drum beats, synthesizer crescendos and soaring guitar riffs that echo those of yesteryear, that is the place I want to be when I listen to their newer works. Obviously, the return of Sadler is no doubt a crucial element in the return to their iconic sound. Journey without Steve Perry and Yes without Jon Anderson are simply shells of bands that pretend to relive greater glories of day's past. Saga with Sadler can now continue forward and bring us all the sounds that the true fans have grown to appreciate and expect over the many years of their existence. "20/20" brings the true fan back to that day when they first heard Saga; no doubt it was "On the Loose" for many, as it was for me. Memorable tracks for me are "Anywhere You Wanna Go," "Spin It Again" and "Show and Tell." This new one will no doubt get countless plays from the cloud and from my USB flash drive in the car. So much so, my wife will be begging to listen to Yes or Genesis, and she is not even a fan of those bands.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars REFRESHING RETURN FOR SADLER July 19, 2012

By John P. Baker

Format:Audio CD

The new Saga cd is incredible... Its great to have Michael Sadler back as the lead singer after taking a one album break from the band... This new cd is the best work the band has done since Worlds Apart!!! Musically, the band is better than ever...Of course there is a strong keyboard presence with Sadler back in the fold, but this is the best that Ian Crichton has sounded on Guitar since the aforementioned Worlds Apart album... Crichton totally just tears it up on this album...Saga isn't usually known for a lot of guitar solos, but 20/20 has lots of them and they are all great!!! The album starts off rockin' and ends rockin'...A couple of ballads thrown in for good measure but they are far from filler....If this Saga album would have been released in the 80's it would have sold at least a million copies!!!! Yes, it is that good!!! If you are a fan of the band this is a Must Have for your collection....If you are not a Saga fan, this would be an Awesome time to get on the bandwagon!!!This is an album that you listen to start to finish and it makes you feel good...Great energy and uplifting music!!!! You will not be disappointed.... Thank you for your time....

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars SAGA'S BACK! August 27, 2012

By segra

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

As a previous reviewer noted: "An excellent return to form", and I couldn't agree more. With the return of Michael Sadler, 20/20 is a must have for any SAGA/Prog Rock fan! Worlds Apart is still my fav, but this album has just shot up to 2nd.