Holy thunder Batman! Saxon's new material finds it way to my ears and I'm excited to hear what the boys have been up to since the poorly constructed Into The Labyrinth. This time around what you get is more focused aggression with an improvement on the lyrics and melodies. Even a classic from the band in the form of "Surviving Against The Odds" that is one of the best songs this band has ever written. Call To Arms does what the last two records didn't and work as complete albums.
Biff Byford's singing is still powerful and pleasant to hear, I didn't find him lacking on delivery at anytime. The wicked "Misfits Of Avalon" is nearly perfect as far as NWOBHM songs come. This is almost worth the entire cost of the album alone. They drop the tempo for a grinder which takes its name from the album. The song isn't one of the highlights but hey it is not a tosser either. I love the intro of "Chasing The Bullet" so much that banging my head isn't voluntary it just happens automatically without thought. Another smoking tune from what is the bands best album in a very long time.
When Nigel Glockler blasts off on "Afterburner" you have well been rewarded for buying this record. Biff just rips on the lead vocals and he's proving once again why he's such a great metal singer. The stomping master class of "No Rest For The Wicked" is one of those songs that should be a part of all future heavy metal song writers doctrine. I can't believe my ears while I listened to this album because nobody could have seen this coming. Saxon have completely blown me away with Call To Arms. I'm very impressed to hear a band this long into their career sound as good as they do releasing new material 35 years of travelling down the heavy metal highway.
Song Highlights: Chasing The Bullet, Balls Of The Working Man, No Rest For The Wicked, Afterburner, Misfits Of Avalon & Surviving Against The Odds.
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