# The Security of Illusion

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1993 studio album by Saga

The Security of Illusion Studio album by Saga Released 1993 (1993)[1] Recorded 1993 Genre Progressive rock Length 48:21 Label Bonaire, Avalanche Producer Saga Saga chronology The Works (1991) The Security of Illusion (1993) Steel Umbrellas (1994)

Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [1]

***The Security of Illusion*** is the ninth studio album by [Saga](/source/Saga_(band)), originally released in 1993. The album marks the return of keyboardist Jim Gilmour and drummer [Steve Negus](/source/Steve_Negus), both of whom left the band in 1986 due to management concerns.

## Track listing

All lyrics and music written by Saga

No. Title Length 1. "Entracte" (Instrumental) 0:58 2. "Mind Over Matter" 4:35 3. "Once Is Never Enough" 6:04 4. "Alone Again Tonight" 4:14 5. "I'll Leave It in Your Hands" 4:38 6. "The Security of Illusion" 5:40 7. "Stand Up" 4:12 8. "Days Like These" 4:48 9. "Voila!" (Instrumental) 1:42 10. "No Man's Land" 5:20 11. "Without You" 6:10

2003 Bonus Track No. Title Length 1. "The Security of Illusion" (Acoustic Version) 4:42

2015 Bonus Tracks No. Title Length 1. "The Security of Illusion" (Acoustic Version) 4:42 2. "Scratching the Surface" (Live) 6:19 3. "Ice Nice" (Live) 5:33

## Personnel

- Michael Sadler – vocals

- Ian Crichton – guitar

- Jim Gilmour – keyboards, vocals

- Jim Crichton – bass

- [Steve Negus](/source/Steve_Negus) – drums, percussion

## Production

- Produced by Saga

- Mixed by Shay Baby

- Recording Engineer (Keyboards) – [Steve Negus](/source/Steve_Negus)

- Recording Engineer (Guitars) – Ian Crichton

- Recording Engineer (All other instruments) – Jim Crichton

## Charts

Chart (1993) Peak position German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[2] 46 Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[3] 56 Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[4] 41 Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[5] 38

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-AllMusic_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-AllMusic_1-1) AllMusic [The Security of Illusion > Overview](https://www.allmusic.com/album/r174408), Accessed 6 December 2009

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ac_Germany_Saga_2-0)** "[Offiziellecharts.de – Saga – The Security of Illusion](https://www.offiziellecharts.de/album-details-1568)" (in German). [GfK Entertainment charts](/source/GfK_Entertainment_charts). Retrieved July 20, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ac_Netherlands_Saga_3-0)** "[Dutchcharts.nl – Saga – The Security of Illusion](https://dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Saga&titel=The+Security+of+Illusion&cat=a)" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 20, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ac_Sweden_Saga_4-0)** "[Swedishcharts.com – Saga – The Security of Illusion](https://swedishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Saga&titel=The+Security+of+Illusion&cat=a)". Hung Medien. Retrieved July 20, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ac_Switzerland_Saga_5-0)** "[Swisscharts.com – Saga – The Security of Illusion](http://swisscharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Saga&titel=The+Security+of+Illusion&cat=a)". Hung Medien. Retrieved July 20, 2024.

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