Saracen - Heroes, Saints & Fools

Ltd. red vinyl / 180 gram audiophile vinyl / Gatefold sleeve / Includes 2 bonus tracks / The new wave of British heavy metal started back in the late 70's and one of the bands who stood the test of time is the band Saracen. Their debut album 'Heroes, Saints & Fools' is not only an effort to control the metal, but also an album on which the progressive music can be heard. The guitar-oriented rock is laced with keyboard melodies and evocative vocals. It was received with critical acclaim. Each track gives you the feeling that the band knew what they were doing. From the more metal oriented first tracks to the prog rock influences which starting to kick in halfway the album. Highlights are the fantastic instrumental 'Dolphin Ride' and the 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' with its infectious riffs. Almost 40-years after their formation Saracen is still active both in live performances as in recording new material in the studio. Tracklist: Side A: 1. Crusader 2. Rock Of Ages 3. No More Lonely Nights 4. Horsemen Of The Apocalypse 5. Heroes, Saints And Fools. Side B: 1. Dolphin Ride 2. Ready To Fly 3. We Have Arrived 4. Come to the Light.