Since 1984, Saxon has not really done much. Their albums (and there have been plenty of them) have ranged from dreadful (Destiny) to competent. And while I certainly enjoy these more recent albums, none of them are really that great. None of them stand out as brilliant. However, this one song seems to rise above the crowd. It has a nice acoustic intro, followed by great riffing. Even Biff has that "old sound" to his voice; and without the slick modern day production, Conquistador would be right at home on Wheels of Steel or Strong Arm of the Law.
It is really one of Saxon's finest moments, from any era.
2 comments:
Really Solid Ball of Rock and Forever Free were OK too, but they really have come nowhere near their high water mark again.
Destiny sure was a turkey!
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