Saxon Innocence Is No Excuse CD

Innocence Is No Excuse is the seventh studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1985. It was the group's first album for EMI after a falling-out with their previous label, Carrere Records, and their last with original bassist Steve Dawso - Saxon, over the decades have gone from being pioneers of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, to becoming one of the most successful UK rock acts of all time. The truth, though, is that Saxon have always transcended trends and eras. From 1979's 'Saxon' album to new album 'Thunderbolt', the band have enjoyed considerable success. Five Top 40 albums in the UK, with four Top 20 singles. And they were similarly successful in other parts of the world as well. It's no wonder their influence spread across the globe, and played a crucial role in the way we look at hard rock and heavy metal today. Originally released on 24th June 1985, Saxon seventh album 'Innocence Is No Excuse' was their first for then new label EMI after their departure from Carrere Records. This was also their last album to feature long standing bassist Steve Dawson, who alongside vocalist Biff Byford, guitarists Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn and drummer Nigel Glockler recorded the album at Union Studios in Munich, Germany with producer Simon Hanhart. It was subsequently mixed at Wiseloord Studios in Hilversum, Netherlands. This version features the B-Sides of the singles 'Back On The Streets' and 'Rock'n'roll Gipsy' plus demo versions of tracks from the album recorded at Chapel Studio, Thorsby. Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the British Heavy Metal band's 1985 album. Includes bonus tracks, original lyrics, rare photos, and memorabilia.

1. Rockin' Again (2010 Remastered Version) 2. Call of the Wild (2010 Remastered Version) 3. Back On the Streets (2010 Remastered Version) 4. Devil Rides Out (2010 Remastered Version) 5. Rock 'n' Roll Gypsy (2010 Remastered Version) 6. Broken Heroes (2010 Remastered Version) 7. Gonna Shout (2010 Remastered Version) 8. Everybody Up (2010 Remastered Version) 9. Raise Some Hell (2010 Remastered Version) 10. Give It Everything You've Got (2010 Remastered Version) 11. Live Fast Die Young (B-side of Back On the Streets) [2010 Remastered Version] 12. Krakatoa (B-Side) 13. Broken Heroes (Chapel Studio, Thorsby) ( 2018 - Remaster) 14. Devil Rides Out (Chapel Studio, Thorsby) ( 2018 - Remaster) 15. Rock 'n' Roll Gypsy (Chapel Studio, Thorsby) ( 2018 - Remaster) 16. Rockin' Again (Chapel Studio, Thorsby) ( 2018 - Remaster) 17. Shout It Out (Chapel Studio, Thorsby) ( 2018 - Remaster)