Saracen - Heroes, Saints & Fools (1981)

UK
NWOBHM/Hard Rock
RYM rate: 3.77 (89) ratings
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1. Crusader
2. Rock Of Ages
3. No More Lonely Nights
4. Horsemen Of The Apocalypse
5. Heroes, Saints & Fools
6. Dolphin Ride
7. Ready To Fly
8. Seabird
9. A Face In The Crowd
10. Meet Me At Midnight
11. Cheatin'
12. Hot Love
13. Jekyll & Hyde
14. Love On The Sight

This is the reissue that came out ten years later of the original album back in 1981. It contains 7 bonus songs including the excellent "A Fae In The Crowd". One of the most stand out songs from the whole NOWBHM movement. A must have in any heavy metal fans collection.

Saracen - Marilyn (2011)

UK
Hard Rock/Rock Opera/Heavy Metal
RYM rate: 3.48
The Crypts View: 3.97
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1. The Girl: Norma Jean
2. The Orphan: Whither the Wind Blows
3. The Dreamer: Hold On (Feat. Issa)
4. The Model: Make This Body Work (Feat. Robin Beck)
5. The Actress: Who Am I? (feat. Robin Beck And Steve Overlord
6. The Wife: Love Like a Razorblade
7. The Patient: Break the Spell
8. The Mistress: Not for Sure (Feat. Robin Beck)
9. The Forsaken: Feel Like Going Home (Feat. Robin Beck)
10. The Witness: Unfinished Life
11. The Woman: Marilyn (Feat. Robin Beck)

A very different album released by Saracen. It could be described as a rock opera. Concept album that works very well. They show that they are skilled musicians who can perform well ranged rock music. This album also contains some really good guest apparences.
I understand this is not the album that will be loved by everyone though, many die hard metal fans this surely is a letdown.