This is the last of the original three albums released at the beginning of the 80’s. There was a Gamma 4 album released in 2000, but the vibe was a lot different. This album was perceived by the critics to be the worst of the three, mainly due to the fact it was more keyboard orientated than the first two. Ironically, the fans and the general public didn’t think so, as the band’s biggest hit, Right The First Time, was on this record. It took a while for me to appreciate this record, as I too believed the reviews with the too much keyboard nonsense, but I think Ronnie was ahead of the curve here.
There are some really great pop rock tunes on offer here, and there were better choices for a single like Stranger, or Modern Girl . Both of these tracks have a better melody and hook that mirror the musical environment of the time. Mobile Devotion is my favourite track. It mixes the hard rock of previous albums perfectly with that eighties electronic vibe, and the ending kills. I love Davey Pattinson’s vocal tone, and his voice fits the music like a glove. I also think Ronnie is at his most melodic on this album as the solos’s are just perfect for the songs. A forgotten gem amongst Ronnie’s body of work.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
