This was Grand Prix’s third studio album, released in 83. There were two albums before this which had a harder edge. The first featured Bernie Shaw on vocals, who later would join Uriah Heep, as would keys player Phil Lanzon.
This album is very AOR in style and pictures what was happening in the US at the time. Robin McAuley, who would later join MSG after the departure of Gary Barden, and his softer tones suit this style very well. But at this time in the UK, the emphasis was on harder edged metal, and this record somewhat bombed sales-wise. My favourite track is the opening track Shout, which is very similar to Billy Squiers The Stroke with the stomp beat and anthem vocals.
7/10 from The Grooveman.
