Song: Wheels of Steel
Album: Wheels of Steel
Year: 1980
Label: EMI
Although legendary for singing about heroic conquest of mythological times, Saxon takes a contemporary approach to songwriting and presents us with this gem of an album. Wheels of Steel pays homage to their love of automotives, especially when it comes to American muscle cars. At first listen, it sounds like stereotypical driving music, and to be honest, it pretty much is. Wheels of Steel is a straight forward approach to American rock and roll done by a British heavy metal band, and it comes pretty close to the real thing. The chord progression remains the same throughout the entire song and the vocals are gruff, mean and loves to go on about his '68 chevy. The novelty of the album is clear when most of the songs are about aviation and automotives. If there's one territory NWOBHM hasn't covered, I'd be the first one too want an example. Get your aviators and put this album in your tape deck -- you'll thank me later.
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