- Network (album)
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Network Studio album by Saga Released February 8, 2005 (original edition)[1]
November 8, 2005 (CD+DVD version)[2]Recorded 2004 Genre Progressive rock Length 49:44 Label InsideOut Music, Steamhammer Records[1] Producer Jim Crichton Professional reviews Saga chronology Marathon
(2003)Network
(2004)The Chapters Live
(2005)Network is a studio album by Saga, their sixteenth album of new material and nineteenth album overall, discounting compilations and bootlegs. It was released worldwide on February 8, 2005. The album appears to be a partial concept album about television; the opening number is entitled "On the Air," and it features songs like "Keep It Reel" and "Live at Five," which make references to television programming. In addition, the cover artwork features a television set depicting the band's earliest logo on screen.
A two-disc version of the album was released on November 8 of the same year, containing the original CD and a DVD containing a 5.1 mix of the original album.[2]
The record features a noticeably heavier sound than many other records in the band's discography and a speedy, at times almost rap-like vocal delivery on "Keep It Reel." By comparison, "Believe" is a calm ballad and features only piano and Michael Sadler's vocals for just over half its length.
Track listing
- All songs written by Ian Crichton, Jim Crichton, Jim Gilmour, Michael Sadler, and Christian Simpson.
- "On the Air" – 6:25
- "Keep It Reel" – 4:19
- "I'm Back" – 5:01
- "If I Were You" – 3:50
- "Outside Looking In" – 4:15
- "Don't Look Now" – 5:06
- "Live at Five" – 5:16
- "Back Where We Started" – 4:18
- "Believe" – 4:56
- "Don't Make a Sound" – 6:18
Personnel
- Michael Sadler – lead vocals
- Ian Crichton – lead guitar
- Jim Crichton – bass guitar
- Jim Gilmour – keyboards
- Christian Simpson – drums, percussion
References
- ^ a b c Allmusic Network > Overview, Accessed 26 August 2009
- ^ a b Allmusic Network [CD+DVD] > Overview, Accessed 26 August 2009
Saga
Michael Sadler • Ian Crichton • Brian Doerner • Jim Crichton • Jim Gilmour
Michael Sadler • Steve Negus • Christian Simpson • Peter Rochon • Gregg Chadd • Rob MorattiStudio albums Saga • Images at Twilight • Silent Knight • Worlds Apart • Heads or Tales • Behaviour • Wildest Dreams • The Beginner's Guide to Throwing Shapes • The Security of Illusion • Steel Umbrellas • Generation 13 • Phase One • Pleasure & the Pain • Full Circle • House of Cards • Marathon • Network • Trust • 10,000 Days • The Human ConditionLive albums Videos Silhouette • The Official Bootleg • All Areas - Live in Bonn • Worlds Apart Revisted • Contact - Live in MunichCompilations The Works • All the Best • The Very Best of Saga • Defining Moments • How Do I Look • Remember When: The Very Best of SagaSingles "How Long" • "Careful Where You Step" • "Slow Motion" • "On the Loose" • "Wind Him Up" • "The Flyer" • "Cat Walk" • "Scratching the Surface" • "Misbehaviour" • "Take a Chance" • "What Do I Know?" • "Only Time Will Tell" • "Angel" • "Gotta Love It" • "Money Talks" • "Step Inside"Related articles Categories:- 2005 albums
- Saga albums
- SPV/Steamhammer albums
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