Solid Ball of Rock

Solid Ball of Rock

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Steamhammer Records 2002 reissue of the N.W.O.B.H.M. act's 1991 album with 2 bonus tracks 'Requiem (We Will Remember)' (single version) & 'Reeperbahn Stomp' plus previously unseen photos, liner notes, original artwork and updated booklet.

Tracks:

Solid Ball Of Rock
Altar Of The Gods
Requiem (We Will Remember)
Lights In The Sky
I Just Can't Get Enough
Baptism Of Fire
Ain't Gonna Take It
I'm On Fire
Overture In B Minor Refugee
Bavarian Beaver
Crash Dive
Requiem (We Will Remember) (Single Version)
Reeperbahn Stomp

Album Description

Steamhammer Records 2002 reissue of the N.W.O.B.H.M. act's 1991 album with 2 bonus tracks 'Requiem (We Will Remember)' (single version) & 'Reeperbahn Stomp' plus previously unseen photos, liner notes, original artwork and updated booklet.

Customer Reviews:

SOLID BALL OF ROCK ROCKS!.......2007-05-18

Saxon's ball rock is solid! From the great opening
track this rocks! This album is one of Saxon's most
consistent from this era. I had only heard the title
track but songs like Lights in the Sky, Requiem and
Baptism of Fire sound like the classic Saxon while
Songs like I can't get enough, Crash Dive and my
favorite I'm on Fire written by Nick Carter are
also great songs while giving it a different sound.
The production is also great giving it a melodic
but hard rocking sound. I think this is one of the
best all around albums Saxon has delivered and it's
well worth getting. I can't get enough of it!

A forgotten diamond!!.......2006-02-28

This is a Saxon album that is often forgotten and will often stay in the shadow of such classics as Strong Arm of the Law, Denim and Leather and Wheels of Steel. Although this release doesen't have the same "metal cult status" as the previous albums mentioned, it is a very strong showing from Biff and the lads.
No one enjoying early Saxon will be dissapointed by this one. Definately a "safe buy".

Solid Ball is ... Solid.......2005-05-13

I don't get the negative reviews regarding this album. It's a throwback to the early 80's when Saxon ruled the world ... Strong Arm of the Law, Crusader, Denim and Leather ... Solid Ball has THAT Saxon sound. If you want darker and heavier/moody stuff, then yeah go take a listen to Dogs of War or Unleash the Beast, but that ain't Saxon. Biffs voice, which is the best part of Saxons sound, is really strong on this album. Just listen to the little soundbites provided ... if you like what you hear, you'll dig this album

"the legacy you left will never die".......2005-04-15

I was not aware of Saxon during their 1980s heyday and have only recently started checking out their albums. I found Solid Ball of Rock (as well as Denim and Leather) on cassette for $1. Let's just say, it was $1 well spent and I am now spending more to get more releases from their long discography. Where has this band been all my life?! I've really been missing out! What surprises me about this album is that it came out in 1990 when metal was beginning to drop off in quality. There is no drop off here. The only thing I don't like about this album is the silly title yet that is just what it is; a solid ball of rock. I could review each track individually, but I would be typing the same words and phrases like "awesome," "kicks," "catchy melodies," "killer guitar riffs," and "amazing vocals." Every track rocks and as soon as I think I found a favorite, I find another "favorite." I will single out one song "Requiem (We Will Remember)." It is so amazing and beautiful that I get choked up when I hear it. It does go on a bit so having the single version included as a bonus track makes this album just about perfect. I cannot recommend this album highly enough. Just check out the audio clips and, if you like what you hear, don't hesitate to buy this album because it will not disappoint. And if you like this, check out Saxon's latest Lionheart which I am beginning to like as well as this one.

Still licking their wounds.......2004-05-11

SAXOn was still licking their wounds from the disastrous albums ROCK THE NATIONS and DESTINY when they released this one here. It's an improvement over the others, but still not a real return to form, which would only come with DOGS OF WAR.

There are some great tunes here, but the majority of them are generic forgetabble metal tunes, mos of them writeen by bassist Nibbs Carter.

Solid Ball of Rock
Average customer rating:
Solid Ball of Rock
Saxon
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008KFR
Release Date: 1991-04-30

Tracks:

Solid Ball of Rock
Altar of the Gods
Requiem (We Will Remember)
Lights in the Sky
I Just Can't Get Enough
Baptism of Fire
Ain't Gonna Take It
I'm on Fire
Overture in B-Minor/Refugee
Bavarian Rhapsody
Crash Drive
Requiem (We Will Remember) [Single Version][*]
Reeperbahn Stomp

Average customer rating:

Solid Ball Of Rock
Saxon
Manufacturer: Charisma Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

British Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000LX5U7O

Average customer rating:

Great British Metal !
WOULD MAKE ANY SAXON FAN HAPPY

Solid Ball of Rock
Saxon
Manufacturer: Virgi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

British Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0000073LF
Release Date: 1994-11-22

Customer Reviews:

Great British Metal !.......2002-03-25

SBOR is a very entertaining album with great
musicmanship and heavy melodies.
This is truly a very strong lead in the
tradition of NWOBHM. Vocals are clear and
guitars are played precise and heavy.
For it's kind it is practically the best You can get.
I myself , being a speedchaser , would have preferred
a few more little faster songs ( like " Baptism..."
and " Altar of the Gods "....) , but even the
midtempo and slow songs are really good on this one.
A sure buy for heavy metal fans who now
a great band when they here one.

WOULD MAKE ANY SAXON FAN HAPPY.......2000-07-21

Solid ball of rock is a saxon album through and through. It has your typical (and thats why we love them) anthems and true rock n roll riffs. Any one who considers themselves a saxon fan will be happy with thius gem.