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Saga's Silent Knight was released just prior to the Canadian quintet's breakthrough album Worlds Apart. Drawing inspiration from Rush, Genesis, and other '70s progressive rock artists, Saga distills their influences through fairly concise song structures that never sound too indulgent -- sort of like what Asia was doing around the same time (but better). Still, there's plenty of evidence of the group's virtuosity here. Although Silent Knight sounds dated, and even a little quaint at times (due in part to the production), Saga would improve its sound and material immeasurably on the next couple of albums. ~ Andy Hinds
2002 reissue of the Canadian progressive rock act's 1980 album includes one bonus track, 'Don't Be Late' (Video Track), plus unseen photos, liner notes, original artwork & updated booklet. Steamhammer.
Saga includes: Michael Sadler (vocals).
This is an enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Saga Silent Knight Songs | 1. | Don't Be Late (Chapter Two) |
| 2. | What's It Gonna Be? |
| 3. | Time to Go |
| 4. | Compromise |
| 5. | Too Much to Lose (Chapter Seven) |
| 6. | Help Me Out |
| 7. | Someone Should |
| 8. | Careful Where You Step |
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Silent Knight Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   The best Saga has to offer
Having been a Saga fan since their early days at the Gaslight in Toronto, I own every album they've ever produced. This one is definately their best piece of work. A real classic that captures the band's talents and imagination in a way that no following album has succeeded in doing since. While this LP gained little recognition from radio in the Americas, it would be a crime to overlook this excellent effort. My all-time favorite. This LP is truly what Saga is all about.
Submitted by alan (Vero Beach, Fl, USA) 
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This is the Grandaddy of them all...
8 tracks of prog-rock to blow your brains out, my favorite hands down!!
If you love Saga, get this one and cruise down the Boqueron Beach on a summer day!!!
Submitted by pabonant (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 0 of 1 found this helpful.  The best early Saga album...
This is the single Saga album that you should have if you go for their earlier tapes (unless you go for their superb greatest hits live cd 'Saga in Transit'). If it wasn't for the fact Saga's sound is a bit odd, which scares away some first time listeners, this CD would get a 5. Keep listening and you will understand...
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