Released back in 1990, this is a bit of a forgotten gem, five years too late because this album would have ruled. The track I Want It is a massive Def Leppard style groover. I remember seeing the video at the time and thinking what a killer tune. Fronted by the vocal talents of Gudrun Laos and backed the by the twin guitars of Ralf Hansmeyer and Frank Fricke, they make a wonderful noise indeed.
Laos managed three releases in their time, of which this is the second. So I’m guessing they did okay back in their homeland of Germany. If Bon Jovi had released this album, everyone would have been beside themselves in heaping praise over this record. It’s full of great memorable melodic rock anthems, and this album is a must have if you’re a fane of the genre.
Yup, there are ballads but the groovers blow them to the back of your mind. I Want It, Straight To The Top, Long Shot, and Higher Ground (ballad) are all killer tracks. The production is crystal clear and huge giving the songs the oomph they deserve. Straight To The Top is my fave song. Killer melody and hook, you will sing this long after it’s finished.
If you manage to see this while digging, then buy it and you can thank me later.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
