Innocence Is No Excuse is the seventh studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon, released in 1985. The album reflects the band’s continued evolution during the mid-1980s, incorporating a more melodic and polished sound while retaining elements of their NWOBHM roots. Innocence Is No Excuse features radio-friendly production, strong vocal hooks, and anthemic songwriting, with tracks that showcase Saxon’s attempt to adapt to the era’s changing metal landscape. Lyrically, the album touches on themes of responsibility, power, and inner conflict, marking a stylistic shift that remains a notable and debated chapter in Saxon’s extensive discography.

Saxon – Innocence Is No Excuse Playlist

Track list

Side 1
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1.“Rockin’ Again”Biff Byford,
Graham Oliver,
Steve Dawson		5:12
2.“Call of the Wild”Byford, Paul Quinn,
Oliver,
Dawson,
Nigel Glockler		4:03
3.“Back on the Streets”Byford, Quinn,
Oliver, Dawson,
Glockler		3:59
4.“Devil Rides Out”Byford, Dawson4:23
5.“Rock ‘n’ Roll Gypsy”Byford, Dawson4:13
Side 2
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
6.“Broken Heroes”Byford, Dawson5:27
7.“Gonna Shout”Byford, Quinn,
Oliver, Dawson,
Glockler		3:58
8.“Everybody Up”Byford, Dawson3:28
9.“Raise Some Hell”Byford, Dawson3:40
10.“Give It Everything You’ve Got”Byford, Quinn,
Oliver, Dawson,
Glockler		3:27

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Saxon is a prominent British heavy metal band that was established in 1977 in Barnsley, England. The band's original members included vocalist Biff Byford, guitarists Paul Quinn and Graham Oliver, bassist Steve Dawson and drummer Pete Gill. Their music is a blend of traditional heavy metal, hard rock and later on incorporating power metal influences. They are highly respected as one of the pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement alongside bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Their most successful album to date is "Wheels of Steel" released in 1980 which reached number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. Some of their best known and enduring songs include "Motorcycle Man," "Denim and Leather," and "Princess...

          

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