If we’re going to sum up the album in one word, it’s gotta be: “HELL YEAH, DADDY!”
Our fathers and uncles—Biff Byford, Doug Scarrat, Paul Quinn, Nibbs Carter, Nigel Glockler—have delivered an unbeatable album, my friends! Everyone who’s listened to this album told me afterward,
“Man, I’m done for… these uncles are on fire!”
And they’re right, dear Morbidzine readers. Now, let’s dive into the details together. Click to continue reading — kisses for you!
This album is by none other than the legendary British Heavy Metal band Saxon, one of the true mileposts of this genre. It was released on March 5 (though it hit Germany earlier). This past year has been Saxon’s most successful period in a long time—at least according to our uncle Byford himself. The album runs about 44 minutes and 40 seconds and was released under the SPV Records label. The production was handled by Biff Byford and Charlie Bauerfeind. There’s also a limited-edition DVD titled “A Night Out With The Boys” for those interested.
Here’s the tracklist:
State of Grace
Need for Speed
Let Me Feel Your Power
Red Star Falling
I’ve Got To Rock (To Stay Alive)
If I Was You (album version)
Going Nowhere Fast
Ashes to Ashes
Empire Rising
Attila the Hun
The lineup on the album:
Biff Byford – vocals
Doug Scarratt – guitar
Paul Quinn – guitar
Nibbs Carter – bass
Nigel Glockler – drums
A quick rundown of the tracks:
High-octane headbangers like “Attila The Hun” and “Let Me Feel Your Power” are the kinds of songs that’ll make you bang your head so hard it might break (seriously, their destructive power is no joke).
“I’ve Got To Rock (To Stay Alive)” is pure groove rock. Oh yeah! I feel the 80s deep in my bones, my friend. (Ahem, moving on...)
“Going Nowhere Fast” is a classic Saxon masterpiece. If you grew up with Saxon, you know exactly what I mean. If you don’t get it, just go get the album, sweetheart.
Fresh tracks like “If I Was You” are monster jams that transport you to another realm. Byford says about the album:
“Inner Sanctum is a blend of the band’s classic albums. I took a bit from ‘Metalhead’ and ‘Lionheart’, mixed in some ‘Solid Ball of Rock’ — and it turned out amazing. The songs carry the spirit of the 80s but with a modern production twist.”
Just like Uncle Byford says, what makes this album special is that modern production touch combined with that 80s vibe. Wish those other bands who’ve gone off track would think like this. Meh, whatever.
If you noticed, I didn’t go through every single track—because then what’s the point, right? And if someone complains about that, my response is: “I can throw as much shit as you do.” But I’m sure no one will say that. So we ignore it.
After all this talk, it’s time to grab the album, right? Go get the original. If you’re broke, don’t worry — for you lovely readers, we even dropped a link on the forum.
Seriously, no excuse not to download it, dear Morbidzine family. These guys are practically dads releasing killer music. Show some respect, please!
Love you all,
Your aggressive editor, sending Death metal love, kisses, and muah muah!