This is the band’s second album released in ’87. They were also the pioneers of the three guitar attack in metal, well at least that’s what it says in their bio. They were unusually signed to Island Records, who were not renowned for knowing how to market metal bands – Anthrax being the exception!
This is not a bad album to be honest. There’s plenty of widdly guitar, but unlike – say Yngwie, the songs are quite strong with great melodies and hooks. The album was produced by Kevin Beamish and sounds great. Superb guitar and drum sound make the album sound huge. Rise Or Fall and The Calling are great opening tracks, and they set the tone for the album. The intro of Share A Dream reminds me of Queensryche, especially with the dramatic vocal delivery of Michael Olivieri. Cry Out closes out Side 1, and I think this track alone shows why the band did never quite made it. Even though it’s great track, there is quite a lot going on in a somewhat straightforward tune. Although I do like tracks like this, I think people as whole seem to like their music easier to latch on to.
My favourite track on the album is the album closer, Rule The Night, which is a ripping track. Maybe they should have used this for a template for future endeavours.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
