When the arguing and falling out all became too much between Don Dokken and George Lynch, George packed his bags and formed his own band – taking drummer Mad Mick Brown with him. This is the first album that they recorded with the addition of vocalist Oni Logan and bassist Anthony Esposito.
There are three guitar players that define this generation of rock for me, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhodes, and George Lynch. They all came out of the same back yard party circuit around Pasadena and LA. I’m a big big George fan, and this album is a bonafide classic in my opinion, and I’m pleased to finally see this reissued on vinyl.
The opening and title track is killer, and the funky breakdown in the middle section is just sublime. The following track, River Of Love, is one of the best hard rock tracks recorded. A great groove and riff with a superb chorus and melody. All I Want is a killer slower groove, a great chorus and melody, plus lots of George. The very Zeppelin, Dance Of The Dogs, has a great riff and hook. The bluesy slowed down opening to Rain is very good, and has lots more George to tickle your delight. I love the choppy riff to No Bed Of Roses and the track just bounces along. The album closes with the superb Street Fightin’ Man which has a great riff with an awesome vocal.
If you’re a hard rock fan you know how good this album is, but if you’re not, why not give it a try?
10/10 from The Grooveman.
