Uriah Heep - Magician's Birthday [Sanctuary]

After reaching an international level of success with Demons And Wizards, Uriah Heep continued to build their fan base by knocking out another album of prog-like metal before the year's end. The end result, Magician's Birthday, is not as consistent or cohesive as Demons And Wizards but stills offers plenty of highlights. It starts dramatically with "Sunrise," a spooky power ballad that alternates quiet, organ-led verses with an emotional chorus and guitar-fuelled instrumental breaks topped off by David Byron's operatic wail. Read More