Now, just to confuse people, this album has multiple covers. There is a plain black cover with the logo in white, and there is this one, with the band pictured in an alley. This was the only album Great White did for EMI, as they wear dropped after this.
I’m obviously in the minority as I like the heavier sound and vibe on this record compared to the blues groove they have got going later. Now, this has a decent Michael Wagener production with a very crisp sound and great separation, unlike some he has done. Out Of The Night has to be one of the heaviest tunes the band have done and it gets a big thumbs up from me, it’s my favourite tune. Killer tune!
Their version of The Who’s Substitute is pretty rockin; and the intro is soooo metal. The big production number of the album is Streetkiller, which has a Zeppelin-style intro before locking down into a solid riff heavy groove. The track Hold On got quite a bit of attention and airplay, being more commercial, and is the direction the band would choose to follow with subsequent releases.
Thoroughly enjoyable record.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
