In 2010, Saga was without their frontman, Michael Sadler. In his place was Rob Moratti. The fan base accepted this change --- begrudgingly. When Moratti proved to be capable, even the most devoted Saga Sadler fans came around. Some embraced the new vocalist while others saw his involvement as a necessary evil to keep the band playing live.

It was a tough era but the band, very underrated musically, chose to prove themselves with the new lineup. They decided to perform live, from start to finish, their classic album Heads or Tails. This was a risky proposition but one Saga pulled off with ease. The album flows live; even the mellower parts of the album have a new energy. Moratti gives it 110% and is one of the reasons this one came off so well.

The man who gets the award for making this a killer live offering, however, is the band’s lead guitar player, Ian Crichton. One never sees this guy even mentioned when discussing great guitar players. Hell, he doesn’t even make “Most Overrated” lists. Bottom line: He should. Ian delivers big throughout the album and makes one remember what a great band Saga was, and still is.

Sadler has since returned to the fold so, the Saga continues. Heads or Tails Live is a nice little diamond in the rough from a time easily overlooked by Saga fans. Check this one out and you will be pleasantly surprised.