Saga is the debut album by the Canadian progressive rock band Saga, released in 1978. The album introduced the band’s distinctive sound, which combines elements of hard rock, pop, and synthesizer music. The album features some of the band’s most popular songs, such as “How Long”, “Humble Stance”, and “The Perfectionist”. The album also showcases the band’s virtuosic musicianship and complex arrangements, as well as the distinctive vocals of lead singer Michael Sadler. The album was well received by critics and fans, and established Saga as one of the leading bands in the progressive rock scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Saga is a must-have album for any fan of progressive rock or hard rock. It is a well-crafted and well-executed album that showcases the band’s talent and versatility.
Personnel
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- Michael Sadler – lead vocals, keyboards, bass guitar, Moog synthesizer
- Ian Crichton – lead guitar, Moog synthesizer
- Jim Crichton – bass guitar, keyboards, Moog synthesizer
- Jim Gilmour – keyboards, backing vocals, clarinet, Moog synthesizer
- Steve Negus – drums, percussion, Moog synthesizer
