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Marathon

Saga

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Like 1999's Full Circle, Marathon offers little more than recycled rock clichés and unfulfilling musical hooks. While 25 years into their existence Saga still had a following, they had become an obvious caricature of themselves -- an unintended Spinal Tap. But unlike on Full Circle, there appears to be a discernible degree of intensity and passion in these songs. Amid the predictable sounds and techniques utilized here, one song, "You Know I Know (Chapter 12)," incorporates a clever instrumental passage, although it's not nearly enough to elevate this album from its overriding murk and mire.

© Dave Sleger /TiVo

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1
Marathon
00:04:58

Jim Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Bass - Saga, Artist, MainArtist - Michael Sadler, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Steve Negus, Drums - Ian Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals - Jim Gilmour, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Ontario Inc., MusicPublisher

2015 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH 2003 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH.

2
How Are You?
00:05:22

Jim Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Bass - Saga, Artist, MainArtist - Michael Sadler, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Steve Negus, Drums - Ian Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals - Jim Gilmour, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Ontario Inc., MusicPublisher

2015 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH 2003 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH.

3
Breathing Lessons
00:04:25

Jim Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Bass - Saga, Artist, MainArtist - Michael Sadler, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Steve Negus, Drums - Ian Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals - Jim Gilmour, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Ontario Inc., MusicPublisher

2015 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH 2003 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH.

4
Hands Up
00:03:44

Jim Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Bass - Saga, Artist, MainArtist - Michael Sadler, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Steve Negus, Drums - Ian Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals - Jim Gilmour, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Ontario Inc., MusicPublisher

2015 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH 2003 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH.

5
Streets of Gold (Chapter 14)
00:05:11

Jim Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Bass - Saga, Artist, MainArtist - Michael Sadler, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Steve Negus, Drums - Ian Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals - Jim Gilmour, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Ontario Inc., MusicPublisher

2015 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH 2003 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH.

6
The Blind Side of Your Heart
00:04:35

Jim Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Bass - Saga, Artist, MainArtist - Michael Sadler, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Steve Negus, Drums - Ian Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals - Jim Gilmour, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Ontario Inc., MusicPublisher

2015 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH 2003 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH.

7
Return to Forever
00:04:26

Jim Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Bass - Saga, Artist, MainArtist - Michael Sadler, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Steve Negus, Drums - Ian Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals - Jim Gilmour, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Ontario Inc., MusicPublisher

2015 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH 2003 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH.

8
Too Deep
00:04:36

Jim Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Bass - Saga, Artist, MainArtist - Michael Sadler, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Steve Negus, Drums - Ian Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals - Jim Gilmour, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Ontario Inc., MusicPublisher

2015 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH 2003 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH.

9
You Know I Know (Chapter 12)
00:04:21

Jim Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Bass - Saga, Artist, MainArtist - Michael Sadler, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Steve Negus, Drums - Ian Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals - Jim Gilmour, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Ontario Inc., MusicPublisher

2015 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH 2003 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH.

10
Rise and Shine
00:03:31

Jim Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Bass - Saga, Artist, MainArtist - Michael Sadler, Composer, Lyricist, Vocals - Steve Negus, Drums - Ian Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals - Jim Gilmour, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Ontario Inc., MusicPublisher

2015 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH 2003 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH.

11
Worlds Apart (Chapter 16)
00:06:10

Jim Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Bass - Saga, Artist, MainArtist - Michael Sadler, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Steve Negus, Drums - Ian Crichton, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar, Backing Vocals - Jim Gilmour, Composer, Lyricist, Keyboards, Vocals - Ontario Inc., MusicPublisher

2015 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH 2003 earMUSIC, a label of Edel Music & Entertainment GmbH.

Album review

Like 1999's Full Circle, Marathon offers little more than recycled rock clichés and unfulfilling musical hooks. While 25 years into their existence Saga still had a following, they had become an obvious caricature of themselves -- an unintended Spinal Tap. But unlike on Full Circle, there appears to be a discernible degree of intensity and passion in these songs. Amid the predictable sounds and techniques utilized here, one song, "You Know I Know (Chapter 12)," incorporates a clever instrumental passage, although it's not nearly enough to elevate this album from its overriding murk and mire.

© Dave Sleger /TiVo

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