Hailing from the self professed rock n’ roll capital of the world, Cleveland, Ohio this is Shok Paris’ second and best album that came out in ’87. Treading that fine line between melodic rock and metal at times, they make a wonderful noise indeed. Fronted by the huge voice of Vic Hix (who reminds me of a more metal Parramore McCarty) and and the ever present guitarist Ken Erb, they had their shot for a brief moment but it just didn’t quite happen for them.

Now, if they had more songs like opener Go Down Fighting, I think it would have been a slam dunk for these guys. A high octane melodic metal gem with killer twin guitars and an epic opening, this track definitely hits the spot. You get the same killer opening to Side 2 with On Your Feet. Side 2 is more loaded than Side 1 which, in my experience, never happens. Fallin’ For You and Hot On Your Heels are also great tunes. It just shows how the sequencing of a record can make all the difference. However, four great songs don’t make a great album and there are a few fillers.

7.5/10 from The Grooveman.