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SARACEN

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Heroes, Saints & Fools  1982

Tracklist

1. Crusader
2. Rock Of Ages
3. No More Lonely Nights
4. Horsemen Of The Apocalypse
5. Heroes, Saints And Fools
6. Dolphin Ride
7. Ready To Fly


 

Change Of Heart  1984

Tracklist


1. We Have Arrived
2. Love On Sight
3. Julie
4. Seabird
5. Meet Me At Midnight
6. Jackyll & Hyde
7. Cheatin’
8. A Face In The Crowd
9. Hot Love
10. Bridge Of Tears


 

Line-up

Steve Bettney - Vocals
Richard Bendelow - Bass
Mark Cross - Drums   
Paul Bradder - Keyboard
Rob Bendelow - Guitar

Past members
Jason Gardner - Bass  1982 - 1985
John Thorne - Drums  1980 - 1983
Barry Yates - Bass  1976 - 1982
Danny Spencer -  Drums

Richard Lowe - Vocals, Keyboard  1976 - 2003
Haydn Conway - Guitar  1982 - 1985 
Jamie Little - Drums   2002 - 2003


 

I have to admit I hadn't listened to Saracen before, but I read a lot of things about them and was fairly excited to give them a good listen.  Unfortunately, I was slightly disappointed by them.  Too much synth for me, and frankly, they're pretty wimpy as far as NWOBHM goes.  I would classify them as NWOBHM lite.  It seems to me that the guitarist is totally wasted in this band, except for the one tune I totally loved - Ready To Fly.  I absolutely LOVE this tune...why couldn't they make more tunes like that.  Pity.

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