Power & the Glory [Import][Limited Edition]

Saxon

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 3, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 1983
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Limited Edition
• Label: Axe Killer
• ASIN: B00002571C
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #623,921 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Power And The Glory

2. Redline

3. Warrior

4. Nightmare

5. This Town Rocks

6. Watching The Sky

7. Midas Touch

8. The Eagle Has Landed

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Digitally remastered reissue of the seminal NWOBHM band's 1983 album for the Carrere label in a standard jewel case within a full color slipcase cover. Features the original cover art & all eight of the cuts from when it was first released,including the metal anthems 'The Eagle Has Landed' & ' Midas Touch'. 1999 release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Pinnacle of Saxon's Career, November 23, 1999

By	Burton Caruthers (East Haven, CT United States) - See all my reviews

If you must own one Saxon CD, this is it! One of the greatest metal albums ever released. This was Saxon at the height of their raw brand of power metal. The production is the best to date on any Saxon CD, and the music attained a new level for the band. " Power & the Glory " and " Warrior " are complete bonecrushers. " Midas Touch " is a great song which was unavailable on early American releases of the album ( it was replaced by an updated version of " Suzi Hold On " from Wheels of Steel ). The finale, " The Eagle Has Landed ", may possibly be Saxon's best song ever. This album was a watershed point for Saxon, a landmark of their stunning best work, which unfortunately also preceded their slow demise into commercialized, lame formula rock-metal.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars (Person from Ireland is confused). This album rocks!, December 1, 1999

By	"mphilips" (US) - See all my reviews

Out of all of them, Power and the Glory easily shows Saxon in the height of their form (besides their most recent albums which are also great). The production, too, was very open and powerful - much moreso than previously. Powerful guitar? It's everywhere from note 1! Drumming? - Nigel Glockler is simply explosive and precise, and his drums sound awesome. I was lucky enough to see the '83 tour with Iron Maiden. Those were the days. Sounds just as good now as it did then - that's the true test of music. Will we be listening to 'Kid Rock' 17 years from now? Please!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, May 1, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Massillon,Ohio) - See all my reviews

Power and the Glory is without question Saxon's finest recording in their long and illustrious career. Every aspect of this work combines all the elements that make Saxon a great band. The production values that Jeff Gilmax obtained gave the recording a massive ambient soundstage that augmented the powerful songwriting and arranging skills of the band. From the title track to the epic guitar work Paul Quinn unleashes on the album closer,The Eagle Has Landed, this is one effort every real Saxon fan must add to his/her collection.