Why such high ratings and remarks for Denim and Leather? This album, IMHO, marked the beginning of the end of what was a super cool metal/rock band. Their first three albums are killer all the way through with the band being tight, hungry, and dedicated for success. Imagine Iron Maiden meets Black Sabbath…that’s sorta what Saxon sounded like. Check out their debut album, specifically ‘Rainbow Theme/Frozen Rainbow’. That cut gives you a classic idea of this bands talent. They followed up with Wheels of Steel and Strong Arm of the Law, both excellent and with even more metal crunch. By the time Denim & Leather was released, Saxon was slowing down from the classic symptons of success…complexity, mediocrity, and writer’s block. This one’s good, but the first three were the BEST! Trust me — Spike in Florida