2007 three CD box set featuring all the hit singles, B-Sides and best of the album tracks from one of the finest Heavy Rock bands ever '80s peak. All tracks remastered from original source tapes at Abbey Road Studios. F... more »eaturing tracks from the legendary original albums: Saxon, Wheels Of Steel, Strong Arm Of The Law, Denim And Leather, The Eagle Has Landed, Power And The Glory, Crusader, Rock The Nations with extensive sleeve notes from and rare photos. 54 tracks total.« less
2007 three CD box set featuring all the hit singles, B-Sides and best of the album tracks from one of the finest Heavy Rock bands ever '80s peak. All tracks remastered from original source tapes at Abbey Road Studios. Featuring tracks from the legendary original albums: Saxon, Wheels Of Steel, Strong Arm Of The Law, Denim And Leather, The Eagle Has Landed, Power And The Glory, Crusader, Rock The Nations with extensive sleeve notes from and rare photos. 54 tracks total.
CD Reviews
Great except for one serious flaw...
S. SMITH | COLONY 9, PLUTO | 03/03/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Great comp, great sound, great price. All the charting singles are here along with a generous helping of album tracks. However, there is one glaring omission...WHERE THE HECK IS THE TITLE TRACK FROM "DENIM AND LEATHER"? Although not one of their hits, it is surely one of their most beloved anthems. I simply can't believe that it didn't make it on this collection. Other than that, this set is rock solid."
Saxon is a must have for any Metal fan of the 80s.
D. Young | usa | 04/21/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is some of the greatest Metal that Saxon had to offer. It not only has multiple CD's, but over 40 songs to boot. With the release of a new Saxon album in 2007, this would be a great compliment to anyone wanting great Metal from an amazing Metal band. As a radio DJ with my own Metal show, I bought this to let my listeners enjoy what i have been enjoying from Saxon for years. All the best in one package, you can't go wrong. And it won't break the bank either to buy this set. This would save you alot of cash from having to buy all the past albums if you are on a budget, but even if you aren't I suggest buying all of them along with this set just for fun...."
Saxon Knows How To Rock
Hoagie Mike | Sacramento, CA | 01/20/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is the ultimate best of collection on the legendary British Heavy Metal band, Saxon. Covering their golden era-the 80's, the band's best tracks are collected here from their first 8 albums. Brilliant remastered sound, great liner notes by Mick Wall, and 52 tracks all on 3 cds. Beware, as there seems to be 2 versions of this out there, one without the essential anthem, "Denim & Leather" and including a live version of "Midnight Rider" instead. I got the one w/ "Denim". Also the price is amazing-I bought mine new at $10.99-not bad for a 3 disc set. Glaring omissions: "This Town Rocks", and the rockin' version of Sweet's "Set Me Free", and I would have left out the horrible, embarassing take on Christopher Cross' "Ride Like The Wind". That aside, this Saxon collection is essential for any true fan of classic heavy metal. Now buy this, turn it up to 11 and ROCK!"
Wow.
Daniel E. Westover | Sacramento, CA | 11/14/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I write this review, because I feel guilty. My first experience with Saxon was when the opened for Iron maiden, and absolutely blew them off the stage. This was on the Power and the glory tour, and i thoroughly enjoyed all the material up to that point . . . then, they released Crusader, and it seemeed like the band had totally wussed out. Covering Christopher Cross? Please . . .
So, when I bought the greatest hits Cd, I was expecting two discs of greatness, and one that would rarely grace my CD player. Boy, was I wrong. The first two (early) CDs are predictably great, but the third contains a selection of songs that, for the most part, rock really hard and stack up to Saxon's best early material.
This is an exceptional set of tunes, and very reasonably priced. My only complaints: the omission of their excellent coverr of Sweet's "Set Me Free" and my guilty pleasure of "This Town Rocks" from The Power and the Glory.
Dan"
A long overdue compilation
Don | Long Island NY | 05/16/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)
"This is a very good 3 cd box set of Saxon's first ten years worth of singles (every single up to 1988). All the tracks are remastered and sound great . It is available at a very reasonable price , in most cases under $30.00 . It is full of all Saxon's classic singles and b sides . Still with all of their singles contained here it is still missing some great Saxon songs , but for the price you still get your monie's worth. I do hope they release another one covering the years after 1988 ."
Track Listings (18) - Disc #1