This is the band’s second album released in ’84. Although it didn’t sell that well, I really liked it and still do. This band comes up quite a lot when talking about eighties bands, and the thing that always gets mentioned is how can Eddie go from Motorhead to this straight up rock. Well, if you listen to both bands closely, you will hear that there is not a whole lot of the difference in the riffs that Eddie plays in both bands – it’s just tones and volumes that are different – plus Dave King’s voice of course. I bet Eddie thought it was his birthday when he first heard Dave King.
It’s a very seventies sounding album in its approach, and Eddie Kramers production adds to that. The opening and title track is a great opener with a nice riff, and a simple groove with a great hook. Misunderstood is more of the same with a bit of a UFO vibe, then Steal The Show is a simple rocker. Station has a huge Zeppelin vibe. Non Stop Love has a great grooved up simple boogie ,and I love the time change at the middle eight. Side 1 closes out with Hurtin’ Me, and is Dave King’s big showcase number.
Side 2 opens up with Tell Me, and it is a nice boogie shuffle. Hung Up On Love is another Zeppelin sounding piece, and I wonder if that’s what Eddie Kramer was going for here? The Stranger is the power ballad of the album. Telephone is a slowed down Status Quo style boogie. The album closes out with power ballad number 2, If You Could See Me. Side 1 is the better of the two sides, as Side 2 seems to fade away somewhat. I’ve always had a soft spot for Eddie, and it’s sad that he is no longer with us.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
