Dundee band who are absolutely unique in the world of rock right now. Their live concerts are becoming ever more the sort of rock event you just have to see, but at last we now have CD evidence that provides a taste of what makes them so special. In what you'd call "excellent demo quality", the band provide thee rip-roaring tracks that will have you leaping about the room in a frenzy, for sure.
For those that don't know, Saz are a quintet featuring guitarist, bassist and drummer plus two female vocalists, but used like no other band around - Nikki, the lead vocalist has one hell of a strong voice that's way pure while the co-lead and harmony vocals of Nicola provide a superb depth and counterpoint to that, still a strong voice in her own right. Between the two of them they hammer out the lyrics to some hot-rocking tracks without ever sounding forced or shouted.
Ah yes, the tracks - Saz play what you'd call '80's metal - but they play it at a speed that is positively jaw-dropping. We're talking the sort of thing that makes Girlschool sound like Bucks Fizz!! Across eight minutes, three blinding tracks are belted out to perfection. "Gotta Get A Grip" is the immediate addiction track - once you hear that riffing guitar, the thundering bass and pounding drums, you're hooked - then Nikki's vocal comes in and the two share the chorus as the whole song surges forward and takes your head off. Instant and yet timeless, you'll be playing this to death.
"Pictures" opens with Nikki's racing lead vocal, as Nicola's harmony vocal puts the icing on the cake, and Kevin's riffing guitar work open it up as the rhythm section of Marina on bass and Rich on drums power in and the whole thing takes off like a rocket, this wall of metal magic scorching through your brain, the fury of the finest punk harnessed by some tungsten strength metallic arranging and composing - red hot and raging!!
Finally, "Scavenger" opens with a blazing guitar riff as the thunderously fast rhythm section enters and Nikki's vocal soars at breakneck speed while Nicola adds the extra special vocal ingredients on the chorus, as Kevin launches into a guitar solo that's short sharp and to the point before the song rages onwards as the band roar towards a truly climactic ending, as a fireball of music and vocals leaves you utterly breathless.
If this is a demo, then the real thing is going to be awesome - but for now, get to see them live whenever you can, and get this EP - you simply can't go wrong!!
