BBC Sessions [Live][Import]

Saxon

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 5, 1999)
• Original Release Date: November 3, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live, Import
• Label: EMI Import
• ASIN: B00000FYGY
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #443,919 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Backs to the Wall

2. Stallions of the Highway

3. Motorcycle Man

4. Still Fit to Boogie

5. 747 (Strangers in the Night)

6. 20,000 Feet

7. Dallas 1pm

8. Eagle Has Landed

9. Power and the Glory

10. Never Surrender

11. Rock the Nations

12. Wheels of Steel

13. Waiting for the Night

14. Strong Arm of the Law

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

14 digitally remastered tracks cut during sessions for the BBC between 1980-1986, including six recorded at the 1986 Reading Festival & broadcast by the Beeb on June 26th of that year. Contains '747 (Strangers In The Night)', 'The Eagle Has Landed', 'Never Surrender', 'Rock The Nations' and'Wheels Of Steel'. 1998 EMI Records release. The full title is 'BBC Sessions/ Live At Reading Festival '86'.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars SAXON is a Primary LIVE Heavy Metal Band, October 24, 2003

By	JP Kho (Philippines) - See all my reviews

Most heavy metal / rock bands are more known for their live performance than their studio albums. Such is the case for great bands like KISS, Deep Purple, Judas Priest and a whole lot of others. SAXON is no exception. Even though this is a BBC Recording, the bands shows that they got more power and devotion when it comes to live music. For the first few songs, the live audience is not heard, but you can clearly sense the energy in tracks like 747 and Dallas 1p.m. However, what blows me off are the later tracks, particularly from Power and the Glory down to Strong Arm of the Law. I really don't know at which aspect do they excel- the vocals, unmatched with Biff's stage antics, of the lead guitar, or the drumming.. I think they all do sound better! Nonetheless, for me the BASS guitar there is what REALLY makes me bang. If you are a longtime fan, I certainly recommend that you add this album to your collection. If you are just about trying to let SAXON sink to your metal system, by all means, this is the place to start! SAXON Live Music ROCKS!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Starts good...fades with later material, May 18, 2001

By	T Boy (ca) - See all my reviews

This album starts off great and tapers off after "Dallas 1:00pm". This reflects the slow demise of the band as they perform songs like "Bring on the Night" which is your usual commercial sell out stuff. Still, a lot of fun...luv dem BBC sessions!