Rock
Jazz-Rock
Progressive Rock
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Colosseum II’s 1977 release, Electric Savage, is a incendiary, high-velocity masterclass in British jazz-fusion and heavy progressive rock. Dropping vocalists to operate as an all-instrumental quartet, the band—formed by drumming titan Jon Hiseman—delivers a razor-sharp, blistering performance defined by jaw-dropping virtuosity and blistering tempos. The album's sonic footprint centers on the fiery, high-gain guitar work of a young Gary Moore, whose scorching, Holdsworth-esque leads and aggressive unison runs lock tight with Don Airey’s sweeping Minimoog solos, classic Hammond C3 growl, and intricate Fender Rhodes textures. Anchored by John Mole’s agile, warm basswork and Hiseman’s relentless, polyrhythmic drum drive, tracks like "Lament" and "The Surtur Creature" showcase a pristine 70s analog mix—punchy, dynamic, and hyper-articulate—that balances complex, odd-meter arrangements with sheer, electrifying power.