The Carrere Years: 1979-1984
Saxon's early years with Carrere Records remain a vital chapter in British heavy metal's rise, and this 2012 collection captures the band during their formative run from 1979 to 1984, when they were forging the blueprint for what would become classic NWOBHM sound. These sessions document a group finding their voice across that crucial five-year stretch—raw, energetic tracks that show why Saxon became essential to the movement's momentum, from muscular anthems to the kind of straightforward, heavy grooves that defined the era. The inclusion of both studio recordings and live material gives a sense of their road-honed intensity, that quality of a band that thrived on the energy exchange between stage and studio. For anyone interested in heavy metal's foundational moment, or those who already know Saxon's later commercial heights, these Carrere-era recordings offer valuable perspective on where the hunger started.
Item Details+
| Genre | Rock |
| Style | Heavy Metal |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | EMI |
| Year | 2012 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
Saxon
1-1. Rainbow Theme 3:07
1-2. Frozen Rainbow 2:28
1-3. Big Teaser 3:56
1-4. Judgement Day 5:29
1-5. Stallions Of The Highway 2:52
1-6. Backs To The Wall 3:10
1-7. Still Fit To Boogie 2:54
1-8. Militia Guard 4:54
Bonus Track
1-9. Judgement Day (Live B-Side) 5:39
Wheels Of Steel
1-10. Motorcycle Man 3:59
1-11. Stand Up And Be Counted 3:09
1-12. 747 (Strangers In The Night) 4:58
1-13. Wheels Of Steel 5:59
1-14. Freeway Mad 2:41
1-15. See The Light Shining 4:56
1-16. Street Fighting Man 3:13
1-17. Suzie Hold On 4:34
1-18. Machine Gun 5:24
Bonus Track
1-19. Stallions Of The Highway (Live B-Side) 3:34
Strong Arm Of The Law
2-1. Heavy Metal Thunder 4:19
2-2. To Hell And Back Again 4:45
2-3. Strong Arm Of The Law 4:37
2-4. Taking Your Chances 4:20
2-5. 20,000 Ft 3:17
2-6. Hungry Years 5:18
2-7. Sixth Form Girls 4:19
2-8. Dallas 1 PM 6:30
Denim And Leather
2-9. Princess Of The Night 4:02
2-10. Never Surrender 3:16
2-11. Out Of Control 4:08
2-12. Rough And Ready 4:51
2-13. Play It Loud 4:11
2-14. And The Bands Played On 2:48
2-15. Midnight Rider 5:46
2-16. Fire In The Sky 3:37
2-17. Denim And Leather 5:28
Bonus Tracks
2-18. 20,000 Ft (7" Remix) 4:07
3-1. Bap Shoo Ap (Live At Castle Donington 1980) 6:43
The Eagle Has Landed (Live)
3-2. Motorcycle Man 4:19
3-3. 747 (Strangers In The Night) 4:39
3-4. Princess Of The Night 4:19
3-5. Strong Arm Of The Law 4:41
3-6. Heavy Metal Thunder 4:10
3-7. 20,000 Ft 3:28
3-8. Wheels Of Steel 8:51
3-9. Never Surrender 3:54
3-10. Fire In The Sky 2:42
3-11. Machine Gun 3:52
Power and The Glory
3-12. Power And The Glory 5:55
3-13. Redline 3:37
3-14. Warrior 3:46
3-15. Nightmare 4:22
4-1. This Town Rocks 3:59
4-2. Watching The Sky 3:42
4-3. Midas Touch 4:12
4-4. The Eagle Has Landed 6:58
Bonus Tracks
4-5. Suzi Hold On (US Version) 3:21
4-6. Denim And Leather (Live, B-Side Of Power and The Glory 12") 5:12
Crusader
4-7. The Crusader Prelude 1:05
4-8. Crusader 6:35
4-9. A Little Bit Of What You Fancy 3:51
4-10. Sailing To America 5:04
4-11. Set Me Free 3:15
4-12. Just Let Me Rock 4:12
4-13. Bad Boys (Live To Rock N' Roll) 3:25
4-14. Do It All For You 4:44
4-15. Rock City 3:17
4-16. Run For Your Lives 3:54
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