In Transit is a live album by Canadian symphonic rock band Saga. The album … Read Full Bio ↴In Transit is a live album by Canadian symphonic rock band Saga.
The album was recorded in Copenhagen and Munich in 1982. “In Transit” went platinum in Canada and gold in Germany.
In Transit is one of this Canadian band’s best albums, which is not often said about a live release. Saga’s progressive edge is toned down by Michael Sadler’s serious vocal style, which is both highly energetic and pleasantly soft. Like Marillion, their songs involve short keyboard stints followed by gracious electric guitar work, with intricate themes being unraveled in the lyrics all the while. This album radiates with the band’s electrifying fervor, and by not being too progressive or pretentious, each song ends up being immensely entertaining.
“Humble Stance,” with the precision of Ian Crichton’s guitar playing, is stunning, as is the drumming on “Wind Him Up.” The synthesizer is used wisely on “How Long,” faintly shimmering in and out amongst the clarity of Sadler’s voice. Ending with the spirited bombast of “On the Loose,” the album as a whole has no weak moments, and not a lot of crowd interference either, which can sometimes tarnish a live album. Saga produces a comfortable balance of progressive elements and straight-ahead rock, so that their music can be appreciated by fans of both styles. In Transit is solid evidence of this.
- Mike DeGagne, Allmusic -
Lineup / Musicians
Jim Crichton: Bass guitar, Keyboards
Michael Sadler: Lead vocals, Keyboards, Bass Guitar
Jim Gilmour: Lead Keyboards, Vocals, Clarinet
Ian Crichton: Guitars
Steve Negus: Drums and Electronic Percussion
The album was recorded in Copenhagen and Munich in 1982. “In Transit” went platinum in Canada and gold in Germany.
In Transit is one of this Canadian band’s best albums, which is not often said about a live release. Saga’s progressive edge is toned down by Michael Sadler’s serious vocal style, which is both highly energetic and pleasantly soft. Like Marillion, their songs involve short keyboard stints followed by gracious electric guitar work, with intricate themes being unraveled in the lyrics all the while. This album radiates with the band’s electrifying fervor, and by not being too progressive or pretentious, each song ends up being immensely entertaining.
“Humble Stance,” with the precision of Ian Crichton’s guitar playing, is stunning, as is the drumming on “Wind Him Up.” The synthesizer is used wisely on “How Long,” faintly shimmering in and out amongst the clarity of Sadler’s voice. Ending with the spirited bombast of “On the Loose,” the album as a whole has no weak moments, and not a lot of crowd interference either, which can sometimes tarnish a live album. Saga produces a comfortable balance of progressive elements and straight-ahead rock, so that their music can be appreciated by fans of both styles. In Transit is solid evidence of this.
- Mike DeGagne, Allmusic -
Lineup / Musicians
Jim Crichton: Bass guitar, Keyboards
Michael Sadler: Lead vocals, Keyboards, Bass Guitar
Jim Gilmour: Lead Keyboards, Vocals, Clarinet
Ian Crichton: Guitars
Steve Negus: Drums and Electronic Percussion
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In Transit
Saga Lyrics
Careful Where You Step Can you see the day, When everyone can say they've got…
Don't Be Late Look at him running there's so far to go, He's very…
How Long You thought you had it in the bag Thought you had…
Humble Stance Lately I've been watching a little complex grow You know, yo…
No Regrets Sammy's sleep was short that night He heard a sound turned…
On the Loose One day you feel quite stable The next you're comin' off…
Wind Him Up Aldo's standing at his table And he's wondering if he's able…
You're Not Alone There was a man who thought He could avoid all of…
Mark
on Intermission
Perhaps their most beautiful yet haunting song ever. The layers of etheric and spiritual sounds are just too gorgeous to resist. It verges on being the most perfecty and beautifully arranged song in the history of all songs.