Saga ‎– Heads Or Tales (1983, Polydor)

Media VG+
Sleeve VG+

Format : LP
Cat N° : 815 410-1
Style : Pop Rock, Prog Rock

Saga’s fifth album, “Heads or Tales,” effectively follows their acclaimed “Worlds Apart” without being a copycat. It dials down the prog elements but retains musical brilliance. Tracks like ‘The Flyer’ and ‘Scratching the Surface’ blend pop and prog for radio-friendly hits. ‘Cat Walk’ grooves with a catchy riff, ‘The Sound of Strangers’ showcases keyboard-guitar interplay, and ‘Social Orphan’ rocks hard. ‘The Vendetta (Still Helpless)’ recalls Saga’s early days. While some tracks shine less, overall, it’s a strong album. Saga embraced a radio-friendly approach without losing originality, making it appealing to both mainstream and prog fans, despite later struggles.