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),
stick to their guns on
, and come up with a release that nearly managed to out-rock their Canadian competitor at the time,
Rush
. ~ Greg Prato