Another band and album to be filed away in the “nearly but not quite” category.

This album came out in ´89 through Relativity in the US and they did near enough nothing to promote the band. Shame, as this is a hidden gem in the world of melodic rock and AOR.

When the first track Bad As Heaven kicks in, it’s those Van Halen references that blow me away. Killer riff with matching grove and the lead playing is top drawer. There are a couple of ballads which they do well, but it’s the up tempo babies that flick my switch. My favourite tune is album close out track From The Skies. Superb rock/funk groove and the vocal harmonies are awesome.

I know this was reissued on CD about ten years ago, but if you can pick up a vinyl copy then do it, you won’t be disappointed. Great melodic rock!

8/10 from The Grooveman.