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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was going to say this is what metal should be but this is what music should be. It has everything, power riffs, melodies, the contrast of softness and power - the ingredients of a classic album.
This works as a great album but every track is strong and several are contenders for classic status, my personal favourites witchfinder General, Beyond the Grave and To live by the sword.
If you are a fan of Saxon, this is a must but, as with Judas Priests latest Angel of Retribution, this is highly recommended modern addition for any Rock fan's collection.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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If fans of metal and rock were pleased with the direction Saxon have been taking over the last few albums (Unleash the Beast, Metal Head, Killing Ground) they will be more than happy with 'Lionheart'. This is a natural progression for the band and they sound better than ever! Saxon have found a sound that is distinctly their very own!
Highlights of the album are too numerous to isolate, but rock fans will be content to hear the title track - a sequel to 'Crusader' - bring back memories of a time when Rock and Metal were not simply an art form to be exploited by the likes of certain contemporary artists.
Byford's vocals are amazing and have evolved to an incredible degree over the years. No other mortal sounds like Biff!
Quinn and Scarret perform superbly - never overplaying, yet providing serious licks and riffs. Some lovely middle section solos are played by both!
The prime success of 'Lionheart', however, is the songwriting. Melodies, lyrics and anthems grow on the listener like a super virus, creating an addictive experience.
This is, quite possibly, the best album Saxon have produced since 'Denim & Leather' and, considering there have been a fair few decent efforts in between, is saying something!
Quite simply - if you enjoy Rock or Metal, JUST BUY THIS ALBUM!
Highlights of the album are too numerous to isolate, but rock fans will be content to hear the title track - a sequel to 'Crusader' - bring back memories of a time when Rock and Metal were not simply an art form to be exploited by the likes of certain contemporary artists.
Byford's vocals are amazing and have evolved to an incredible degree over the years. No other mortal sounds like Biff!
Quinn and Scarret perform superbly - never overplaying, yet providing serious licks and riffs. Some lovely middle section solos are played by both!
The prime success of 'Lionheart', however, is the songwriting. Melodies, lyrics and anthems grow on the listener like a super virus, creating an addictive experience.
This is, quite possibly, the best album Saxon have produced since 'Denim & Leather' and, considering there have been a fair few decent efforts in between, is saying something!
Quite simply - if you enjoy Rock or Metal, JUST BUY THIS ALBUM!
And, to top it off, go see the band live - it is an experience like no other!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was hoping for a good show when I saw Saxon recently in Edinburgh as it had been 17 years since I last saw them and age may have mellowed them. Well, live they are harder and faster than ever if more crinkly! This album also moves them on in the same way, harder and faster than ever but retaining their signature song writing style and melody. This is Saxon at their best and even if it might upset the old school purists I would say this is their finest album yet and one of the best metal albums from any artist I have heard in sometime. Along with Motorhead's Inferno and Iron Mainden's Dance Of Death this is a classic example of showing that these old time metal boys can cut it with the best of the new acts and in many ways still show them how it is done.
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Saxon go European
This is a great modern metal album and I was really suprised that Saxon have developed their sound so much from the NWOBHM era. Read more
Published 5 months ago by JJ
Saxon - Lionheart
After "Killing Ground" this is the best album of Heavy Metal in the Rock History. It has perfect combination of hardness and rythm, and its lyrics mantain the spirit of Saxon, from... Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2010 by Juan Fernando Moreno
Solid Ball Of Metal
What a great album this is from Saxon,this is heavy and really is what the band are all about,quality metal,great songs and riffs. Read more
Published on 17 July 2008 by AJ
A resounding return to form
It is well documented that Saxon write songs about knights of old, floundering airliners, nasty radiation clouds that `follow you around' and about a hundred songs with the word... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2008 by I. A. McFarlane
Believe the Hype - CLASSIC Heavy Metal
I've been a metal fan for many years, but came to Saxon with some trepidation, as they were always the butt of the latest spandex joke when I was growing up, reading my Kerrang. Read more
Published on 29 Feb 2008 by A. B. Kennedy
The geriatric rockers deliver!
I have enduring memories of the last year of senior school and having a penchant towards Saxon's music that influenced my magical journey into heavy metal wonderland! Read more
Published on 4 April 2007 by Transcendence
The King is Here With Sword in Hand
This is an excellent album from beginning to end, this has all the elements of truely excellent power metal plus more. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2004
Superb.
Saxon have done it again. The musicianship and vocals are outstanding as always. "Flying on the Edge" is set to become a metal classic. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2004 by Phil Clegg
The Best Yet
Wow! This is one very good album. I think it is the most consistant album Saxon have ever done. It is pounding from start to finish and the title track Lionheart is marvellous. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2004 by "mark_jevons"
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