Fearful Symmetry (album)

Fearful Symmetry is the third studio album by the Canadian progressive rock band Saga, released in 1980. It is considered by many fans to be a pivotal album in Saga's discography, marking a shift towards a more commercially accessible sound while retaining their progressive rock roots. The album's title is taken from the poem "The Tyger" by William Blake.

Fearful Symmetry features a blend of complex instrumental passages, melodic vocals, and narrative lyrics. Key themes explored on the album include time, fate, and the duality of human nature. The album is notable for its use of synthesizers and keyboards, which are prominent throughout the tracks.

Notable songs from Fearful Symmetry include:

• "Humble Stance" - The album's opening track, featuring a memorable keyboard riff and powerful vocals.
• "Time to Go" - A song exploring the concept of mortality and the passage of time.
• "Will It Be You? (Chapter Four)" - Part of Saga's ongoing "Chapters" series, which are interconnected songs that tell a larger narrative.

Fearful Symmetry was a commercial success for Saga, helping to solidify their fanbase and establish them as a leading progressive rock band in the early 1980s. It continues to be regarded as a classic album within the progressive rock genre.