Cult Pop rocks!

Already since 1977, the Prog Pop rockers SAGA already in world history go. After such a long time in the music industry, not only the list of discography but is unfortunately very long, but also those of the former members. But fans of the first hour can be happy, because after four years of abstinence is the original vocalist Michael Sadler, who was but from the beginning hallmark of the troupe, back on board. With 20/20 SAGA released now that, as the title suggests, twentieth studio album and so provides some surprise.

Thanks to the catchy melodies and the distinctive voice of Michael can be seen also the anniversary album very quickly as one of SAGA, but one soon realizes that despite many well-known trademarks such as the above-mentioned melodies, progressive arrangements and pop synthesizers, a few new features in Sound can be found. Markant is namely the degree of hardness, which had never been so high, such as when driving Six Feet Under, the dynamic Spin It Again or show and tell, all right pratende rock guitars donated got. In sharp contrast, however, are of course 80s pop-rock songs like the catchy hit Anywhere you want to go, the dreamy Another Day Out Of Sight or the prog ballad Lost For Words, something reminiscent of DREAM THEATER, since the guitar more of a play secondary role. Through this contrast creates a certain dynamic to 20/20 and is therefore also provided for enough variety. Thanks to certain prog arrangements there are to this work also so much to discover. Just so many piano passage or acoustic interlude, it is important to explore and enjoy.

SAGA will certainly not disappoint any fan with 20/20, as you all what you get expected by the band, but also many a surprise awaits the listener. The cult band from Canada has in any case even in 2012 it still.