This is the debut album from the Swedish band, Spellbound, released in ’84. The only person I know is guitarist JJ Marsh, who would be Glenn Hughes’ sidekick for a while. I remember reading something in Kerrang magazine about this album being one of the best albums released that year. I wouldn’t go that far, but it’s a good record none the less.
Treading a hard edged melodic rock path, and as with all things Swedish, they do it that little bit better than everyone else. Highlights (and there are a few) are Crack Up The Sky with its very raw kick ass simple riff, it gets the head bobbing for sure and early Diamond Head springs to mind. Also Hooked On Metal reminds me of early Def Leppard with that raw guitar sound. And, my favourite track Loud N’ Dirty, which does exactly what it says.
Another fun album from back in the day.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
