I didnt buy this album until 2003ish.So i cant comment on the impact it had on fans.I dont think its a great album but its a step in the right direction.I also saw them for the last time for 13 years on this tour and they looked a pissed off.Anything after Crusader just no reaction.
From The Start......Solid Ball Of Rock.
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Bosnian Witchfinder
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It has great songs but the productions a bit naff, the drums dont have enough bouce and this severly reduces the impact of great live songs like baptizm of fire.
Paxoman
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A return to form, (and a return to a more Saxon sound) after Destiny. I like this album, especially the title track, Baptism Of Fire and Refugee. A good album, a return to a more Saxon sound, everything is looking rosie. Little did we know that 'Forever Free' was on the horizon!
Paxoman
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valanx said:Was playing 'Solid Ball of Rock' before very loud and my wife told me that the baby was kicking away....How cool is that !!!
Sounds like you are gonna have a natural born rocker on your hands!
A Solid album ( solid ball of rock) I finally got Innocence cost me 25$ for the import I was hard pressed to find it any cheaper
I have yet to hear or purchase either Forever Free & Destiny I am curious are they as good as previous albums
I have yet to hear or purchase either Forever Free & Destiny I am curious are they as good as previous albums
For me a turning point for saxon the production isent saxons best, but there are some good songs on this album solid ball of rock being my fav of this album and alter of the gods.
Loads better then Rock the nations, and destiny i was going to put innocence in there but thats a good album just let down by naff production on the drums and guitars
Loads better then Rock the nations, and destiny i was going to put innocence in there but thats a good album just let down by naff production on the drums and guitars
Sounds pretty good pretty good having heard for the first time in a long while at times the the drums and vocals are pushed to the back but overall it sounds great
Mad Dan McCafferty
Don't Get Mad,Get Waysted
Good album, actually compared to a few of what had gone before, a brilliant album!!! was good to hear Saxon back doing what they do best, this release restored my faith in the band.
