Denim and Leather
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| Studio album by Saxon | ||
| Released | Aquarius Studios, Geneva; 1981 | |
| Recorded | 1981 | |
| Genre | Heavy Metal | |
| Length | 38:00 | |
| Label | Capitol Records | |
| Producer(s) | Nigel Thomas | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Saxon chronology | ||
| Strong Arm of the Law (1980) |
Denim & Leather (1981) |
Power and the Glory (1982) |
Denim and Leather is the fourth studio album by heavy metal band Saxon released in 1981 (see 1981 in music).
This marks the third classic metal album in a row for Saxon, following the Wheels of Steel and Strong Arm of The Law. The album hit #9 on the UK charts, making them the quintessential band of the NWOBHM.
Both "Princess Of The Night" and "And The Bands Played on" are fan favourites, as well as the athemic title track.
[edit] Track listing
- "Princess of the Night" – 4:01
- "Never Surrender" – 3:15
- "Out of Control" – 4:07
- "Rough and Ready" – 4:51
- "Play it Loud" – 4:11
- "And the Bands Played On" – 2:48
- "Midnight Rider" – 5:45
- "Fire in the Sky" – 3:37
- "Denim and Leather" – 5:25
[edit] Personnel
- Biff Byford - Vocals
- Graham Oliver - Guitar
- Paul Quinn - Guitar
- Steve Dawson - Bass
- Pete Gill - Drums
[edit] Production
- Producer : Nigel Thomas
- Engineer: Andy Lydon
- Recorded at : Aquarius Studios, Geneva
- Also recorded at : Polar Studios, Stockholm
- Mixed at : Polar Studios, Stockholm
