Released in 1993,
The Security of Illusion signaled a rebirth of sorts for Canadian prog rock popsters
Saga, as earlier members
Jim Gilmour (keyboards) and Steve Negus (drums) were welcomed back into the fold -- for the first time since 1985's Behaviour. And as evidenced by the music, the result of the reunion returned the group straight back to their heady early-'80s period, especially on the downright vicious rockers "Mind Over Matter" and "Stand Up," as well as the percussive-heavy album closer, "Without You." Instead of being influenced by what was going on in the rock world circa this time period (here's a hint...well, whatever, nevermind),
Saga stick to their guns on
The Security of Illusion, and come up with a release that nearly managed to out-rock their Canadian competitor at the time,
Rush. ~ Greg Prato