After the success of their self-titled and self-financed first album, record companies were falling over themselves to sign the band. Atlantic won the race to release Out Of The Cellar, which is a masterpiece of glam/sleaze rock. The band had a knack for writing super catchy songs.
Round And Round was the huge smash from this record, as heavy MTV rotation made this song a global hit. Stephen Pearce is not the best singer in the world, but his raspy strained style suits the music perfectly. Guitarist Warren De Martini had the flash chops that was a requirement of every band that came from the whole LA scene, and the whole band had the look.
Opening track, Wanted Man, is a great opening track that lets you know what the band are all about. Side 2 opening track, Lack Of Communication, is my favourite from the record as I love the riff and hook. This album set the band up for the follow up Invasion Of Your Privacy, which would be the peak the band would achieve. It was a steady decline after that.
8.5/10 from The Grooveman.
