Contrary to popular belief, this type of metal was not down and out in the early nineties. This album was released in ’92 and reached number 8 in the US charts. Considering all the plaid clothes bands that were around, that’s not too shabby. If you would like an OG copy of this album it will set you back well over $100, but if you’re lucky you may still find one of these excellent reissues done by Kiss My Wax, who have done a superb job because this sounds incredible.
Most people seem to like the first album better, but this wipes the floor with it. Great songs that are well played, with some killer guitar from Tim Kelly who sadly is no longer with us. Mark Slaughter and Dana Strum are a dream team of songwriters who not only write everything on here but have been involved in writing songs for countless others.
Reach For The Sky, Out For love, and The Wild Life…what a 1,2,3 that is to kick off a record, every one is a banger. Two hit singles Days Gone By and Real Love got tons of airplay. They also write a mean album track. Times They Change goes through a few changes and tempos, and is anything but a “hair band” tune. If I’m pushed, my favourite sound is the title track The Wild Life, a monster tune that has everything a killer rock song should have.
Great record!
9/10 from The Grooveman.
