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The Security of Illusion
Studio album by
Released1993 (1993)[1]
Recorded1993
GenreProgressive rock
Length48:21
LabelBonaire, Avalanche
ProducerSaga
Saga chronology
The Works
(1991)
The Security of Illusion
(1993)
Steel Umbrellas
(1994)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The Security of Illusion is the ninth studio album by Saga, originally released in 1993. The album marks the return of keyboardist Jim Gilmour and drummer Steve Negus, both of whom left the band in 1986 due to management concerns.

Track listing

All lyrics and music written by Saga

No.TitleLength
1."Entracte" (Instrumental)0:58
2."Mind Over Matter"4:35
3."Once Is Never Enough"6:04
4."Alone Again Tonight"4:14
5."I'll Leave It in Your Hands"4:38
6."The Security of Illusion"5:40
7."Stand Up"4:12
8."Days Like These"4:48
9."Voila!" (Instrumental)1:42
10."No Man's Land"5:20
11."Without You"6:10
2003 Bonus Track
No.TitleLength
1."The Security of Illusion" (Acoustic Version)4:42
2015 Bonus Tracks
No.TitleLength
1."The Security of Illusion" (Acoustic Version)4:42
2."Scratching the Surface" (Live)6:19
3."Ice Nice" (Live)5:33

Personnel

  • Michael Sadler – vocals
  • Ian Crichton – guitar
  • Jim Gilmour – keyboards, vocals
  • Jim Crichton – bass
  • Steve Negus – drums, percussion

Production

  • Produced by Saga
  • Mixed by Shay Baby
  • Recording Engineer (Keyboards) – Steve Negus
  • Recording Engineer (Guitars) – Ian Crichton
  • Recording Engineer (All other instruments) – Jim Crichton

References

  1. ^ a b AllMusic The Security of Illusion > Overview, Accessed 6 December 2009